Miyazaki宮崎

The questions people ask first about Miyazaki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyMiyazaki is a calm, low-crime city; the real risks are summer heat and typhoons, surf currents, and bars with no posted prices.
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
• Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportKMI Miyazaki Airport (3.2 km south of the centre; JR Miyazaki Airport line to Minami-Miyazaki about 10 min, or bus to Miyazaki Station about 25 min).KMI Miyazaki Airport (2 mi south of the centre; JR Miyazaki Airport line to Minami-Miyazaki about 10 min, or bus to Miyazaki Station about 25 min).
• Getting aroundAttractions are spread out.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
• Sit-down mealMiyazaki beef dinner¥3,000–8,000 (≈ US$25–55)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥1,800–2,300 (≈ US$13–16)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Budget bedHostel or internet-cafe bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Attractions are spread out. City buses leave from Miyazaki Station and along Route 25; the JR Nippo line reaches Aoshima and Miyazaki-Jingu stations but can run only once an hour. A rental car is the fastest way to the coast and inland sights; an IDP is required.

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Miyazaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialMiyazaki City official site
• officialMiyazaki Airport
• officialMiyazaki City tourism guide
• officialAoshima Shrine
• officialMiyazaki Car Ferry
• secondaryWikivoyage: Miyazaki, revision 5236984 (CC BY-SA 4.0)