Autumn is the Season for Outdoor Excursions(2006.09)
This is a collection of our articles published in the monthly column “Living in Miyazaki” on Miyanichinichi Newspaper, providing useful tips and information for foreigners about daily life in Miyazaki.
Autumn is the Season for Outdoor Excursions
It is starting to feel like autumn. In Japan, autumn is a good season for a variety of activities, and is known as "The Season of Appetite," "The Season for Reading," "The Season for Sports," and "The Season for Art." It is also a good season for taking trips. So, this month we will offer you some information about autumn events in Miyazaki. （Direct inquiries need to be made in Japanese.)
Cosmos Blossoms
At Ikoma-Kougen (Kobayashi City)
Mid-September to the end of October
Normal Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Peak Season: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Inquiries: Ikoma Kougen Hananochaya 0984-27-1919 (available Sat., Sun., and public holidays)
In Saitobaru(Saito City)
The end of October to the beginning of November
Inquiries: Saito City Tourism Association 0983-41-1557
Mountain Hiking on Karakuni-Dake
You can hike from the Ebino Plateau to Karakuni-Dake, the highest mountain in Kirishima. The hike takes about three hours round trip, and there are several hot spring baths nearby.
Car Park: Beside "Ebino-Kougen Rest Center" (The fee is 410 yen, and is used for nature preservation.)
Inquiries: Ebino City Tourism Association 0984-35-1111
Ise-ebi(Lobster)
The season for catching Ise-ebi opened on September 1st, so you can enjoy them fresh. These Ise-ebi events will be taking place in Nobeoka and Nichinan Cities.
East Kyushu Ise-ebi Road: Ise-ebi Festival '06 (Nobeoka City)
September 1st (Fri.) to November 30th (Thur.)
Inquiries: Nobeoka Tourism Association 0982-32-3706 (Sat., Sun., and public holidays)
Nichinan Coast Ise-ebi Festival(Nichinan City)
September 1st (Fri.) to the end of December
Inquiries: Nichinan City Tourism Association 0987-31-0606
Grape and Pear Picking
Kobayashi City: Taneda Area, Sakashita Area
Until the end of October 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m
Inquiries: Kobayashi-city Tourism Association 0984-22-8684
Tsuno Town, Shinimabeppu Area
Until the end of October
Inquiries: Tsuno Town Tourism Association 0983-25-5712
Nobeoka Tengaichi Takigi Noh
Noh is a form of Japanese traditional drama. "Tengaichi" was a famous noh mask craftsmen who lived during the Momoyama Period and the beginning of the Edo Period. 30 noh masks made by him are preserved in Nobeoka City. The most highly esteemed noh actors wear Tengaichi's masks to perform in this event.
October 6th (Fri.) from 6:00 p.m., 7th (Sat.) from 5:30 p.m.
Nobeoka-city, Nobeoka Castle Ruins Ninomaru Square
Inquiries: NPO Nobeoka Tenkaichi Shimin Kouryu Kikou 0982-33-0248
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the Miyazaki International Foundation at (Tel) 0985-32-8457, (Fax) 0985-32-8512, or (email) miyainfo@mif.or.jp. Thank you.
