Nichinan Coast

Attraction

Prefecture

Miyazaki

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Free

Entry Fee

Free Entry Train Access

About This Destination

The Nichinan Coast stretches over 100 kilometers along Miyazaki's Pacific shore, famous for its dramatic wave-eroded rock formations known as the Devil's Washboard.

The Nichinan Coast is one of Kyushu's most spectacular scenic drives, stretching along Route 220 from Aoshima in the north to Cape Toi in the south. The coastline's best-known feature is the Devil's Washboard, a formation of undulating sandstone ridges created over seven million years of wave erosion that extends for roughly eight kilometers around Aoshima Island. Horikiri Pass offers panoramic viewpoints over the subtropical coastline fringed with Phoenix palms and Washington palms, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Southeast Asia. Along the drive, visitors can explore the tropical Aoshima Island and its shrine, see replica Moai statues at Sun Messe Nichinan, and watch wild horses roam freely at Cape Toi.

Location

Prefecture: Miyazaki

Address: Miyazaki, Japan

Nearest Station: Aoshima Station

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Food Options: Roadside stations along the coast offer local seafood, mango soft serve, and light meals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Nichinan Coast?

Take the JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki, which takes about 60 to 90 minutes, or a bus along the coast. A rental car is the practical way to chain the sights together. Miyazaki is about a 1 hour 35 minute flight from Tokyo.

What is the Nichinan Coast known for?

This subtropical Pacific coastline has Sun Messe Nichinan with its full-size Moai replicas, Udo Shrine set inside a seaside cave, and the Devil's Washboard rock shelves. Route 220 is lined with phoenix palms. The shrine's lucky pebble throwing is a popular tradition.

What does it cost to visit the main sights?

Sun Messe Nichinan charges about 1,000 yen for entry to see the Moai replicas. Udo Shrine is free, including the lucky pebble throwing. The Devil's Washboard is best seen at low tide, and spring through autumn gives the warmest weather for the coast.