Course Information

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Start: Minato no Eki Meitsu (Meitsu Port Station)
Finish: Minato no Eki Meitsu (Meitsu Port Station)

DATA

Distance: Approximately 78.4 km

SPOT INFORMATION

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Minato no Eki Meitsu (Meitsu Port Station)

Start your journey from Minato no Eki Meitsu, where you can enjoy fresh seafood caught that day while gazing at the ocean stretching out before you.

The restaurant offers seafood bowls and sashimi set meals using plenty of local fish just landed at Meitsu Port, so fuel up here before you set off!

<Spot Information>
Address: 4862-9 Nakamura-otsu, Nango-cho, Nichinan City
Phone: 0987-64-1581
Hours: Restaurant 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Product Hall 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Restaurant: Every Monday (or the next day if Monday is a holiday), Product Hall: Every Monday (or the next day if Monday is a holiday) and the 3rd Tuesday of the month
URL:https://fishtown-meitsu.jp/page-station/

◉ Bike rack ◉ Air pump ◉ Restrooms ◉ Information
*Note: Tools: Tire tubes are sold, but tools are not available for rent.

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Roadside Station Nango

Roadside Station Nango, located in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is surrounded by the blue sea and lush green mountains, offering a tropical atmosphere. With the Hyuga-nada Sea spreading out in front of the facility and the "Nango Tropical Dome," where over 100 types of tropical fruits are grown, you'll feel like you've arrived at an overseas resort!

The specialty products corner features locally grown mangoes, citrus fruits like Nichinan Ponkan, fresh vegetables, and processed goods. The restaurant is also popular for its local dishes using seasonal ingredients and sweets made with fruits. Be sure to stop by for a break.

<Spot Information>
Address: 3220-24 Nie, Nango-cho, Nichinan City
Phone: 0987-64-3055
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM from October to March)
Closed: Irregular holidays
URL:https://www.michinoeki-nango.jp/

◉ Bike rack ◉ Air pump ◉ Tools ◉ Restrooms ◉ Information

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Nichinan Coast

The Nichinan Coast, with its deep blue Pacific Ocean and gently curving, beautiful coastline, is a scenic driving spot representative of Miyazaki Prefecture. Driving along the Nichinan Phoenix Road, lined with palm and phoenix trees, you'll feel a sense of liberation as the sea and sky before you seem to merge into one – it's exhilarating!

Along the way, there are many places to stop, including Aoshima, a tourist spot where you can wish for good luck, Sunmesse Nichinan, a sacred place for lovers, and the "Devil's Washboard," a beautiful area of strangely shaped rocks.

<Spot Information>
Address: Orizai, Miyazaki City (Horikiri Pass)
Phone: 0987-31-1134 (Nichinan City Tourist Association)
Hours: Always open
Closed: Open year-round
URL:https://www.kanko-miyazaki.jp/spot/1071

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Cape Toi (Komatsugaoka - Toimisaki Lighthouse)

Cape Toi is a true "natural paradise" where wild Misaki horses roam freely against the backdrop of the blue sea and sky. The Misaki horses are designated as a National Natural Monument, and you can see them grazing leisurely up close. In spring, you can also enjoy the sight of adorable foals!

This course takes you on a round trip from Komatsugaoka to Toimisaki Lighthouse. Enjoy the untouched nature.

<Spot Information>
Address: Onō, Kushima City
Phone: 0987-72-0479 (Kushima City Tourism and Products Association)
Hours: April to September / 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, October to March / 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
<Lighthouse visiting hours> March to October / Weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Weekends and holidays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, November to February / 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed: Open year-round
*Note: Cars and motorcycles require a donation for wild horse conservation (bicycles are exempt from the donation).
Lighthouse admission fee: 300 yen for junior high school students and older
URL:https://kushima-city.jp/toi/

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Roadside Station Kushima

Kushima is famous for yellowtail farming, and Kurose Suisan's "Kurose Yellowtail" is renowned nationwide. The Umiyama Marche and Umiyama Shokudo in Roadside Station Kushima use this Kurose Yellowtail.

The yellowtail is characterized by its stable flavor throughout the year, thanks to meticulous breeding and feeding methods, as well as individual fish management using AI and state-of-the-art equipment.

Umiyama Shokudo's most popular menu item is the "Kushima Freshly-Caught Buri-Puri Donburi," but the "Selectable Donburi Gozen" series also offers a variety of popular dishes, including arranged yellowtail bowls. This is the only place, Roadside Station Kushima, where you can enjoy such a luxurious taste of fatty Kurose Yellowtail.

Also, just before Roadside Station Kushima, there is "Kushima Onsen Ikoi no Sato," which is famous as a "beauty onsen," where you can stop by for a hot spring bath.

<Spot Information>
Address: 5503-1 Oaza Nishikata, Kushima City
Phone: 0987-72-0800
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed: Open year-round
URL:https://michinoeki-kushima.com/

◉ Bike rack ◉ Air pump ◉ Tools ◉ Restrooms ◉ Information

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Enoharu Shrine

Enoharu Shrine stands in a quiet location surrounded by the lush green mountains of Nango Town. This historic shrine, with a history of about 1300 years, has a beautiful vermilion-lacquered main hall with a complex, intricate roof called yatsumune-zukuri, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of the prefecture, along with its bell tower.

The shrine has long been believed to provide blessings for maritime safety, traffic safety, and matchmaking. As the unusual name "Yowara" in Kyushu suggests, it is also said to "weaken" disasters and misfortunes, and is known as a shrine for warding off evil. The "Treasure Museum" next to the main hall displays and preserves about 90 items, including ancient writings and crowns, which are handed down in the shrine, and can be viewed free of charge.

<Spot Information>
Address: Enoharu, Nango-cho, Nichinan City
Phone: 0987-68-1028
Hours: Always open
Admission: Free
URL:https://yowarajinja.com/

◉ Restrooms ◉ Information

Notes

• Access to starting point:
  • Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Nango Station on the JR Nichinan Line.
  • Approximately 30 minutes by car from Nichinan-Togo IC.
• Parking near the starting point: Available (Minato no Eki Meitsu)
• Bicycle rental shops near the starting point: ALOHA BIKE TRIP TEL: 090-4324-1414
  • https://www.alohabike.com/
  • Cross bike 3,500 yen/day, Road bike 4,000 yen/day, Electric-assist bicycle 6,000 yen/day
  • *Prior inquiry required.
• Tourist information centers near the course:
  • Nango Tourist Information Center TEL: 0987-64-1990
    • https://www.kankou-nichinan.jp/area/nango/
  • Nichinan City Tourist Information Center TEL: 0987-31-1134
    • https://www.kankou-nichinan.jp/
  • Kushima General Information Center TEL: 080-2744-7113
    • https://kushima-city.jp/

How to Enjoy Your Trip

• Health and Safety: Ensure you have the physical stamina for long rides and follow all safety guidelines.
• Equipment: Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for cycling, and bring sunscreen and rain gear as needed.
• Respect for Culture: When experiencing local life or participating in activities, respect the local culture and customs.
• Environmental Protection: Please take care of the natural environment and do not leave any trash behind during your trip.
• Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any accidents or medical needs.

By following these basic precautions, you can enjoy cycling in Kyushu with greater peace of mind.