Miyazaki (prefecture) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture of Japan
About Miyazaki (prefecture)
Miyazaki Prefecture is located a mountainous prefecture with Miyazaki Plain stretching north and northwest of its capital along the coast, Miyakonojo Basin surrounding the city ofMiyakonojoand Kobayashi Basin located betweenKirishima Mountainsand Kyushu Mountains. Southern portion of the prefecture, including the cities ofNichinanandKushima, is located within the Wanitsuka Mountains. The prefectures borders on open ocean on its east, locally known as Hyuga Sea. The sea is known for its wild waves and strong currents and in many places it's forbidden to enter the water for swimmers and surfers alike. The only city with swimmable beaches isKushimain the south, along calmer waters of Shibushi Bay. The prefecture was created in 1873. Until then seats of power were inMiyakonojoand Mimitsu (now
Miyazaki (prefecture) Travel Guide Sections
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