Japan Drive Route Guide

This day heads from Miyazaki city to Nishimera village. The driving distance is about 130km only, but you will drive in a mountain area, so it is recommended to depart by 9:00. The first destination is the impressive "Ayano Teruha Suspension Bridge(綾の照葉大吊橋)". It is 250m suspension pedestrian bridge in the deep mountains. You can have lunch at the Soba restaurant near the bridge and then head to "Saitobaru Kofungun(西都原古墳群)". It is a sacred place where three hundred kofuns or tombs which were built around the 3-7 century are present. It is also a famous place to see the wonderful cherry blossoms which makes it highly recommended in spring. Then, you can drive more deeply into the mountain area. At "Ogawasakugoya Village(おがわ作小谷村)", you can enjoy local food and also observe more than 1000 old agricultural equipments and items displayed in the museum. Then, you can drive to the next destination: The Nishimera village. It is located deeply in the mountain. The road is very narrow and winding. To reach the Nishimera village before sunset, it is recommended to leave Ogawasakugoya village by 4 o'clock.

This is the day of between two consecutive stays in Nishimera village. You can relax on that day as mileage is about 10km only, and you also don’t need not to pack your luggage. This day is an activity day. You can enjoy boating called Ducky at the STELLA SPORTS in the relaxing natural atmosphere of the Nishimera village. If you have time, the "Kikuchi Museum(菊池記念館)”, which is located very near to STELLA SPORTS, is worth to visiting too. You will learn more about Takeo Kikuchi who was the leader of the village and actively participated in its construction 400 years ago. At night, you can enjoy a traditional Onsen at "Nishimera Onsen Yutato(西米良温泉ゆた～と)" to recover from your fatigue and emotions.

This day heads from Nishimera village to Miyazaki city and is dedicated to activities. The driving distance is only 70km. You can enjoy boating activities called Ducky at the STELLA SPORTS. You can enjoy this moment in a wonderful natural atmosphere at the Nishimera village. If you have time, the "Kikuchi Museum(菊池記念館)”, which is located very near to the STELLA SPORTS, is worth to visiting too. You will learn more about Takeo Kikuchi who was the leader of the village and actively participated in its construction 400 years ago. Finally, you can recover from your fatigue and emotions at the "Nishimera Onsen Yutato(西米良温泉ゆた～と)" and then drive back to Miyazaki city.