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Miyakiみやき町
Skip Miyaki unless you have a specific reason to visit the shrine or park: it is a quiet town with one notable shrine and a park, best as a short stop on a Saga road trip.
Miyaki is a small agricultural town in eastern Saga Prefecture, 20 km east of Saga City and 30 km south of Fukuoka. Its main draw is the 1,300-year-old Chiriku Hachiman Shrine; the rest is rural scenery. Most travellers pass through on the Nagasaki Main Line or by car. A half-hour stop is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- FUK · HSG
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Miyaki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Miyaki, 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
- SafetyMiyaki is a quiet rural town with very low crime.
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- 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.
- AirportFUK Fukuoka Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north; bus or train to Tosu, then local train to Nakabaru Station).FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north; bus or train to Tosu, then local train to Nakabaru Station).
- Getting aroundBy car is easiest: national highways 34 and 264 cross the town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (ramen)check¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Beercan at a konbini¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Tosu or Saga, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room in Tosu or Saga, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room in Tosu or Saga, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north; bus or train to Tosu, then local train to Nakabaru Station) · HSG Saga Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) southwest; limited flights, bus to Saga then train)FUK Fukuoka Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north; bus or train to Tosu, then local train to Nakabaru Station) · HSG Saga Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) southwest; limited flights, bus to Saga then train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Miyaki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
By car is easiest: national highways 34 and 264 cross the town. The Nagasaki Main Line stops at Nakabaru Station; trains run about every 30–60 min. Buses are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
JR Nagasaki Main Line from Nakabaru, about 10 min
Tosu has a large outlet mall and better dining.
Door to door: About 40 min
JR Nagasaki Main Line from Nakabaru, about 25 min
Saga has the castle ruins, the Saga Balloon Museum and more options.
Yoshinogari Historical Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
JR Nagasaki Main Line to Yoshinogari, about 10 min
A large Yayoi-period archaeological site with reconstructed buildings.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Miyaki town centre
Very few options; most visitors stay in Tosu or Saga and day-trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Tosu or Saga1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR Nagasaki Main Line, Nakabaru to Tosu one way1 × ¥240 · check | ¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥820 |
| Trip total≈ ¥9,060 per person per day, bed included | ¥9,060≈ US$65 |
No hostels in Miyaki; day-trip from Tosu or Saga.
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup (ramen)check | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer: can at a konbini | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxicheck | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| JR train Nakabaru to Tosucheck | ¥240 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nakabaru Station has no staffed ticket office at all times; use a Suica/IC card or buy tickets at a machine.
- Shops and restaurants are few and close early; bring snacks if visiting outside lunch hours.
- The shrine grounds are open 24 h, but the office has limited hours (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
The US consulate in Fukuoka is the nearest; most other countries have consulates in Fukuoka or Osaka.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nakabaru Station → Tosu, JR: about ¥240 (≈ US$2), about 10 min (check)
- Taxi from Nakabaru Station to Chiriku Hachiman Shrine: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura desu ka)
- 神社はどこですか？ — Where is the shrine? (jinja wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Miyaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified hours for Chiriku Hachiman Shrine and Shirasaka Park.
- Eat page with last-order times for the few restaurants.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Nakabaru Station.
Sources
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