Kobayashi (小林市)
Nestled right along the Miyazaki side of the Kirishima Mountain Range, the Nishimoro region contains Ebino and Kobayashi city. A little off the beaten path, it still has its fair share of exciting festivals and hides some great spots for nature enthusiasts.
Nearby: Takaharu | Mimata | Miyakonojo
Lodging
If you are looking for a place to stay in Kobayashi, there are many different campsites, hotels, and Japanese Inns to choose from! This website has a list of great options that you can look over and find one that fits what you’re looking for! Suki Murando (すきむらんど) (map)In addition to an art … Continue reading Lodging
Shopping
Sights & Attractions
Inyoseki Shrine (map)One of the oddest sights in all of Miyazaki , this shrine boasts a rock naturally shaped like a phallus. There’s also a small museum (enter at your own risk). Back in its day it was a great attraction for newly-weds and those trying to have kids. Free entry. Cosmo Dome Planetarium (map)For … Continue reading Sights & Attractions
Outdoors
Suki Falls A beautiful waterfall and campground in Suki Village just outside of Kobayashi! You can walk across a bridge and get a fantastic view of the falls. Particularly beautiful with fall foliage, don’t miss out! Location: 967-61 Sukishimoda, Kobayashi-shi, Miyazaki-ken, Japan (map) Website: cms.city.kobayashi.lg.jp Inyoseki One of the oddest sights in all of Miyazaki … Continue reading Outdoors
Food & Drinks
There are many restaurants to choose from and explore, so it is difficult to list them all. But here are our recommendations! … Continue reading Food & Drinks
Health & Fitness
Hospitals Kobayashi City Hospital (map)Recently rebuilt but there’s a doctor shortage so waiting times can be long. It may pay to ask your supervisor which hospital to go to as there are plenty in town. (D) Sonoda Hospital (map)On Route 268 towards Miyazaki near UNIQLO on the right. This hospital has the best reputation in … Continue reading Health & Fitness
Festivals
Cosmos Festival (October)Kobayashi’s biggest festival is held in the month of October once the Cosmos flowers bloom at Ikoma Plateau. The fields are open for viewing almost all year long, but the big event takes place in Mid October. Complete with live music and a stunning fireworks display over the cosmos fields, this festival is … Continue reading Festivals
Services
Travel Agencies Miyazaki Tour Service One of three branches in Miyazaki where every type of tour or activity available in the entire prefecture can be booked. Located across the road from Kobayashi Senior High School. Location: 〒886-0004 宮崎県小林市細野288-1 (map) Hours: 9am-6pm, closed on Sundays Website: http://www.mtour.co.jp/ TEL: 0984-23-5551
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