Misato (美郷町)

Just half an hour west from Hyuga City is Misato Town (map), another tiny installment of hardy villages that nonetheless has its own signature charm. Originally, Misato Town was split into three separate villages – Nango, Saigo and Kitago -before being merged into its current town status.

Health & Fitness

Saigo Hospital Location: 29 Saigōku Tashiro, Misato, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-1101 (map) TEL: 0982-66-3141 Kitago Hospital Location: 440 Kitagōku Unama, Misato, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 889-0901 (map) TEL: 0982-62-5029

Lodging

Ishitoge Lakeland (石峠レイクランド) A great place for relaxing at an onsen, overnight retreats, water-skiing, and hiking. Location: 5812-1 Saigōku Tashiro, Misato, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-1101 (map) Website: http://www.i-lakeland.jp/ TEL: 0982-68-2222

Festivals

Kitago Okinawan Dance Summer Festival Occurring each August, this summer festival is brimming with energy and features dances originating from Okinawa and Hawaii. Sumo Festival A community event in February in which locals can participate and try their hand at sumo wrestling! Unama Festival Spanning three days in March, this festival takes place at Unama … Continue reading Festivals

Outdoors

Ishitoge Lakeland (石峠レイクランド) A great place for relaxing at an onsen, overnight retreats, water-skiing, and hiking. Location: 5812-1 Saigōku Tashiro, Misato, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-1101 (map) Website: http://www.i-lakeland.jp/ TEL: 0982-68-2222

Shopping

Misato no Kura A direct sale shop great for local products and fresh fruits and vegetables. Location: 〒883-1101 Miyazaki Prefecture, Higashiusuki District, 美郷町西郷区田代5871-11 (map) Website: http://misatonokura.shop-pro.jp/ TEL: 0982-66-3531 A-COOP General groceries and produce. Location: 1010 Saigōku Tashiro, Misato, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-1101 (map) Website: http://www.acoopmz.com/ TEL: 0982-66-2047

Sights & Attractions

Misato Tatsunaka Observatory (美郷町立中小屋天文台) If stargazing is your passion, look no further than the Misato Tatsunaka Observatory  for some of the best night skies Miyazaki has to offer! Location: 〒889-0901 Miyazaki-ken, Higashiusuki-gun, Misato-chō, Kitagōku Unama, 401 (map) Website: http://www.town.miyazaki-misato.lg.jp/3254.htm TEL: 0982-62-6201 Scavenger Hunt! Misato has numerous shrines hidden all over the area. See if you can … Continue reading Sights & Attractions