Skip the crowds. Skip the tour buses. I'm a local English-speaking guide based in Miyazaki City — and I'll take you to the places, flavours, and stories that most visitors never find.
I grew up in Tokyo — and after years in one of the world's most intense cities, I made a deliberate choice to move to Miyazaki. That contrast gives me a perspective most guides don't have: I know exactly what visitors from big cities are craving, and I know where to find it here.
"Every tour starts with a conversation about you — not a fixed itinerary. Your pace. Your interests. Your perfect day."
I've explored every corner of this region since moving here — the hidden gorge paths, the third-generation izakayas, the shrines that don't make the tourist maps. My English is fluent, and I'll make sure you understand and feel everything this place has to offer.
Miyazaki sits at the southern tip of Kyushu — wild coastlines, ancient gorges, sacred shrines, and food that will genuinely surprise you. Here's what makes it extraordinary.
A cathedral of volcanic basalt carved by the Gokase River over 120,000 years. Rowboats navigate beneath 100m cliff walls and cascading waterfalls — one of Japan's most dramatic natural landscapes, still largely undiscovered by international visitors.
Miyazaki's free-range chicken — charcoal-grilled and served with yuzu pepper — is considered among Japan's finest. Pair it with hiyajiru (chilled miso soup poured over rice), a dish you simply won't find anywhere else. Plus: premium mangoes and local shochu.
Palm-lined roads run along 100km of rugged Pacific coastline. Bizarre geological formations called "devil's washboard" frame island shrines, while Cape Toi's clifftops are home to over 100 wild horses roaming freely — a scene straight from another era.
Miyazaki is home to some of Japan's oldest shrines, including Udo Jingu — built inside a sea cliff cave. The castle town of Obi, known as "Kyushu's Kyoto," preserves samurai-era streets, gates, and traditions that feel genuinely untouched by tourism.
Cape Toi (Toi Misaki) is one of the last places in Japan where wild horses roam free on dramatic ocean cliffs. Around 100 Misaki-uma horses — a protected national treasure — graze freely within walking distance. An extraordinary and completely unexpected wildlife encounter.
A relaxed, subtropical city with great restaurants, night markets, and easy access to everything on this list. Warmer than Tokyo year-round, never overcrowded, with a genuine local character. Flights connect from Tokyo (1h20m), Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Each plan is a template — not a fixed schedule. Tell me what excites you and we'll shape the perfect day together.
The definitive Miyazaki experience. Dramatic gorge scenery, a sacred shrine built around a cave, and an evening finishing with the region's most famous dish — all with a guide who explains every layer of what you're seeing.
A coastal road trip through Miyazaki's most photogenic landscapes. Ancient shrines, a perfectly preserved samurai town, and wild horses on an ocean cape — an almost unbelievably varied single day.
Cross into Kagoshima for a grand shrine set against volcanic mountains, the rituals of Japanese hot spring culture, and lunch featuring the region's legendary black pork. Ideal for returning guests.
Not sure which plan fits? Tell me what moves you — food, nature, history, slow mornings or packed days — and I'll design something from scratch. Most guests end up with a blend of all three anyway.
We start when you want, move at your pace, and stop whenever something catches your attention. No group waiting. No rushed timetables. If you want to spend an extra hour somewhere, we do.
Knowing the story behind a place transforms how you experience it. I'll narrate naturally — the history, the folklore, the practical details — in clear, fluent English throughout the day.
I eat out constantly. I know the third-generation izakaya in Takachiho village, the jidori grill that only locals know, and exactly what to order. Meals are part of the experience — not an afterthought.
I pick you up from your hotel in Miyazaki City and drop you back at the end of the day. Private vehicle throughout — no trains, no transfers, no confusion.
Tell me your dates, group size, and what you're hoping to experience. No commitment required.
I'll reply personally with a tailored proposal and a few questions to refine the itinerary.
A simple deposit holds your date. Full balance is settled on the day of the tour.
Hotel pickup, then the day is entirely yours. Relax and let me handle everything else.
Every enquiry gets a personal reply — not an auto-response. I'll reply within 24 hours with a real proposal built around your answers.
Thank you. I'll reply personally within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — and probably a few questions to make sure we get your day exactly right.