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Miyazaki

Miyazaki · Japan · 31.94, 131.46

Miyazaki is a port city in southeastern Kyushu, known for its warm climate and palm-lined roads. Its highlights include surf-friendly beaches, Aoshima, Horikiri Pass, and Miyazaki Shrine, while convenient access from the city center makes it a well-regarded cruise port.

Port highlights

About 390,000 people (Miyazaki City)

Population

The subtropical climate is mild year-round, with humid, hot summers and relatively mild winters.

Climate

Japanese

Language

Japanese yen (JPY).

Currency

Spring (April to May) and autumn (October to November)

Best time to visit

Local food

Chicken nanban, hiyajiru (cold soup), charcoal-grilled local jidori chicken, mangoes, seared bonito (tataki)

Sights

Aoshima ShrineUdo ShrineHorikiri Pass (Sun Messe Nichinan)Miyazaki ShrinePhoenix Seagaia

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

3°Jan

14°

4°Feb

17°

7°Mar

21°

12°Apr

25°

16°May

27°

20°Jun

31°

24°Jul

32°

25°Aug

29°

21°Sep

25°

16°Oct

20°

10°Nov

15°

5°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Miyazaki · about 4.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108

Water 370 ml

¥485

Coffee

¥900

Inexpensive meal

¥650

Local beer

¥500

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Fukuoka (about 211 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)