OUTDOOR STATION EBINO   アウトドアステーションえびの

Head to Ebino’s Outdoor Station near the Michi-no-Eki for all of your outdoor activity needs. The station has a cafe and shop inside, but also has plenty of information about all the outdoor activities you can do in Ebino. They also provide rental bicycles for the trails nearby.
Location: アウトドアステーションえびの (map)
〒889-4234 宮崎県えびの市永山1006-1
Website
TEL: 0984-48-7650 

Ebino Kougen　えびの高原

This area is full of great hiking trails of all levels of difficulty! Near the visitor center there is a foot bath, or ashiyu, which is perfect for soaking your feet after a long hike. Popular times to visit are in Autumn and Winter, as the fall foliage and pampas grass is very beautiful and the ice skating rink opens when it’s cold enough (usually from January to February). Parking is ¥500 per car. Before going, check the website for volcanic activity or road conditions. Due to volcanic activity some trails may be closed. In the winter season, some roads may be closed to vehicles without snow tires.
Location: えびの高原 (map)
〒889-4302 宮崎県えびの市末永1495-5
Website (Eco Museum Center)
TEL: 0984-33-3002
Trekking Information: (English)

Ebino Ice Skating Rink　えびの高原スケートリンク

Ebino Kougen is one of few places in Miyazaki cold enough to get snow in the winter. Open in the winter months, the Ebino Ice Skating Rink is a great place to escape the seasonless lowlands and enjoy a winter wonderland. Skate rentals are available, and there is a small food court inside the venue when you need a snack from all that skating! The rink has a Facebook page that updates the weather and road conditions regularly in the winter, so be sure to check the page before visiting.
Location: えびの高原スケートリンク (map)
〒889-4302 宮崎県えびの市末永1489
Website
TEL: 0984-33-5946

Kuruson Gorge Area 

A short drive into the mountains to the north of Ebino will bring you to Kuruson Gorge. The valley was used as a sacred training ground for priests as early as 700 BC and the ruins of the second oldest Zen temple in Japan can be found here. It is said to be the birthplace of Kuruson (Sanskrit : Krakucchanda),one of the seven previous incarnations of Buddha. Today, beautiful spring greenery, fall colors, summer camping, and river swimming are available, as well as sightseeing from nearby bridges. For the fishing enthusiasts, this place must not be missed, though fishing permits are required. Yearly permits cost 3,000 yen and daily permits are 500 yen.
Locations:
Kuruson Gorge Park (map)
Kurason Bridge (map)
Gorge (map)
Fishing Permits: 立石林業(株) 飯野出張所事務所 (map)
TEL: 0984-33-0144
Ogura Camera Store   おぐらカメラ店 (map)
TEL: 0984-33-0378

Bishamon Waterfall　毘沙門の滝

Bishamon is one of Buddhism’s Seven Gods of Good Fortune and is said to have stayed in a nearby temple for a period in the late 1600s. The waters fall approximately 20 meters in total and are complemented by one kilometer of secluded walking trails maintained by community volunteers. The road to Bishamon is an adventure in itself, research and mapping beforehand are recommended as signage is minimal and not always accurate.
Location: 毘沙門の滝 (map)
〒889-4314 宮崎県えびの市大河平
Website
TEL: 0984-35-1111

Yatake Plateau　矢岳高原

Yatake offers one of the most spectacular views of Ebino. Located north of Kyoumachi area, a 20 minute drive on a winding mountain road will offer you great views, hiking trails, a campsite, and hang gliding for the more adventurous among us. Yatake Kougen is a popular spot for 初日の出 (Hatsuhinode – the first sunrise of the year). Belton Campsite offers teepee tents for camping in the summer months. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a giant Tanokansa (Ebino’s patron god) if you’re attempting to collect them all. Yatake is also where you can get your kicks with a bit of paragliding! The paragliding spot is on route 268; just follow the signposts for “hangliding” and “motor gliding.”
Location: 矢岳高原 展望台 (map)
〒889-4165 宮崎県えびの市西川北 宮崎県えびの市
Website
TEL: 0984-35-1111

Tanokansa Trail　田の神さあ

Tanokansa is the the god of Ebino’s harvest, said to come down from the mountains every year to visit the rice fields and ensure bounty. Therefore, you will find small roadside shrines and statues depicting Tanokansa all over Ebino. Rumoured to number in the hundreds, the challenge set by locals is finding them. As a helpful start, you will find the most charming (and numerous) statues and shrines in the Kyoumachi area.