The power spots of northern Miyazaki fuse dynamic nature with the myths of yore.

This site gained its name of Cruz, or "cross" in Portuguese, for appearing like a cross when seen from above, stretching roughly 200 meters east to west and 220 meters north to south, a shape resulting from waves striking against a massive stone column over the years.
As the combination of this cross with the rock formation adjacent to it looks much like the Chinese character for wishes coming true, it is believed that the wishes of visitors here do, in fact, come true.

Cape Hyuga, located at the southern end of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park, is an example of what is called a ria coastal formation with a length of roughly five kilometers. The area is home to the "columnar joints of Cape Hyuga," designated as a national natural monument, and offers spectacular views. And the glass walled observation deck here gives you quite a thrill as you enjoy those views.

This observation deck, located at an altitude of 251 meters on Mount Atago in the center of Nobeoka City, is popular with couples as the holy land for meeting romantic partners. The view from here is one of the best nightscapes in Japan, and is recognized as a place where the moon is particularly beautiful as well.

At an altitude of roughly 513 meters, the Kunimigaoka Viewing Platform offers the best views in the Takachiho Basin. Visitors here in the early morning between late September and Early December will, if the conditions are right, be greeted by a breathtaking sea of clouds.

This 20 meter waterfall is located on Sangasho River, a tributary of Gokase River. The sight of the water rushing down the huge rock basin, surrounded by magical rocks, is breathtaking. And the thick growth of trees and shrubs helps make the scene mystical. The observation deck on the opposite shore provides a view of the waterfall and its basin, a vision which changes throughout the seasons.

A highlight of this village is the nearly 100 stepped rice terraces along the mountain ridge at an altitude of 450 meters, across from the Oicho Observation Deck. A sight you can only see in Shiiba, they are known as the Sennin Tanada, or “mountain-man rice terraces”, as well as the Machu Picchu of Shiiba, because they seem to float in the sky.

The high quality water at this hot spring, which flows from behind a shrine dedicated to the Baekje royal family of Korea, is said to be a gift from that clan. It is said to be highly effective at promoting beautiful skin, and the outdoor bath offers a spectacular view of the mountains of Kyushu.

This natural hot spring occupies the renovated former Hinokage Station building on the now defunct Takachiho Railway, an approach not often found elsewhere in Japan. Here, your heart and body will be soothed by the spectacular views of the pure waters of Gokase River and the imposing mountains and deep valleys seen from the outdoor bath and large bath.

This hot spring is located at the foot of the famous Mount Okueyama in Nobeoka City. Named Bijin no Yu (hot water of beauty) for promoting beautiful skin, the wide open outdoor bath provides a breathtaking view of the mountains, and is a great place to come to relax after climbing them.

The popular dish Chicken Nanban originated at two restaurants in Nobeoka City. The restaurant Nao-chan began serving the dish by frying chicken battered in a flour and egg mixture and marinating it in sweetened vinegar. Meanwhile, the restaurant Ogura was the first to add tartar sauce, resulting in the standard style today. The combination of the ample juices of the meat mixed with the sweet and sour flavor of the sauces is irresistible. So make sure to enjoy this delicious dish at its origin.

Every year between late October and early December, a fish trap designed specifically for Ayu sweetfish, called the Ayu-yana, is set up to retard the flow of Gokase River in Nobeoka City to catch those fish, taking advantage of their habit of swimming down the river to lay their eggs. Cafeterias are opened during this time to serve full course meals featuring the freshly caught fish.

Fishing season for the Japanese spiny lobster starts on September 1st every year, when the lobsters are most delicious during the fall. Numerous events are held in the area known as the Higashi Kyushu Ise Ebi Kaido that stretches from Saiki City in Oita Prefecture to Nobeoka City in Miyazaki Prefecture. The spiny lobsters are considered a luxury food that cannot be farmed. We recommend enjoying the natural taste of the lobsters as sashimi, grilled in salt, or with miso soup.

Shiitake mushroom is one of the leading specialties of Morotsuka Village. Visitors to the village can enjoy shiitake mushrooms with thick flesh, and one of the more popular ways to do so is as part of the dish called Naba Katsudon, so named because Naba is the word for mushroom in the Kyushu dialect.  This dish, comprised of a bowl of rice topped with fried shiitake mushrooms bound with egg, offers a chance to enjoy two different textures at once.

The Gokase Winery brews their wine using 100% grapes carefully grown by local farmers in Gokase. Nurtured by the drastic temperature differences and delicious local water, the grapes offer a good balance between sweetness and acidity, resulting in particularly fruity wines. Their white wine, made with the Niagara variety of grapes meant for eating plain, is popular for its charming aroma.

Hideji Beer is a craft beer brand from Miyazaki that has become popular throughout the world. The brewery, located amongst rich nature at the foot of the mountains, brews high quality beer and Happoshu, a type of Japanese low-malt beer, using high quality natural spring water and local Miyazaki produce. The beers have been highly praised, including wining the grand prize at international competitions such as the World Beer Cup (WBC) and World Beer Awards (WBA).