Head to Miyazaki this summer! A trip around Nichinan City’s “specialties.” Introducing hidden gems where you can enjoy local cuisine

Head to Miyazaki in summer! A trip around Nichinan City’s
“specialties”. Introducing hidden gems where you can enjoy local cuisine ​ Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture Press release: July 12, 2025 Head to Miyazaki this summer! A journey around the “special spots” of Nichinan City. Introducing hidden gems where you can enjoy local cuisine Bringing you the charms of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture! Newsletter
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154872/12/154872-12-c9cea9c3fe84f548b6e2a827826365a4-1440×1439.jpg Nichinan City is located in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. It is a city with a variety of charms, including the blue sea of the Hyuga-Nada Sea to the east, the rich nature of the mountains to the west, the historical Obi Castle Town, and fresh seafood. With the opening of the Higashi Kyushu Expressway in 2023, access has improved and the city is now attracting even more attention. This year, the excitement is building up as the summer approaches, with the “Aburatsu Port Festival 2025 Fireworks Display” being held on Saturday, July 19th. However, while Nichinan is becoming more and more well-known as a tourist destination, there are still many hidden gems quietly thriving that are truly soothing to the soul. So this time, we will introduce “the best gourmet food that locals love” with the theme of “hidden gems” that are not well known yet. 【Basic information about Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture】 1. Located in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, facing the Hyuga-Nada Sea to the east, adjacent to Miyakonojo City and Mimata Town to the west, Kushima City to the south, and Miyazaki City to the north. The plains have an average of more than 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, and are characterized by a warm climate throughout the year. 2. Access from the airport will be improved with the opening of the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Kiyotake Minami IC to Nichinan Kitago IC) in March 2023! Time required from Miyazaki Airport to Nichinan City: Approximately 40 minutes ※The area between Kiyotake Minami IC and Nichinan Kitago IC is free of charge 3. A tourist town filled with history, nature and gourmet food, including Obi Castle Town, known as the “Little Kyoto of Kyushu,” and the “single-line fishing of bonito,” which has the highest catch in Japan. Hidden gems where you can enjoy local food Unlike flashy restaurants for tourists, the restaurants and food stores used by locals on a daily basis often offer fresh, locally sourced ingredients at reasonable prices that are not tourist prices, making them attractive hidden gems for tourists who value both food quality and price. 1. Ue no Oka Cake Studio Soleil (Haginomine) A popular cake shop nestled deep in the mountains of Nichinan Opened in April 2011, “Uenooka Cake Studio Soleil” is located in the mountains of Nichinan City. Soleil means sun in French, and in the summer, they offer cakes made with local ingredients that have been bathed in the sun, such as fruit tarts and Mont Blanc cakes made with plenty of seasonal fruits such as mangoes and peaches. URL: https://www.instagram.com/uenooka.soliu/ (Official Instagram)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154872/12/154872-12-6d569c9a4e33295809e587e9ce03f517-1440×1439.jpg 2. Tsuyano Fresca (Nango Town) A hidden Italian restaurant serving local ingredients in an old-fashioned house Although Tsuyano Fresca is located in Nichinan City, the moment you step inside you’ll feel a calm atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re in another world. This is a hidden restaurant where you can enjoy creative cuisine that is unique to Miyazaki, using plenty of fresh local ingredients and adding an Italian essence. The basic style here is an “omakase” style, where the menu changes depending on what is bought that day. In particular, the cooking method that brings out the best in high-quality
ingredients such as Miyazaki beef, Hyuga chicken, and seafood freshly caught in the nearby seas is truly a masterful technique. It may not be featured in tourist guides often, but it is a hidden gem for foodies that locals use as their “special treat.” URL:
https://www.instagram.com/tsuyano_fresca/ (Official Instagram)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154872/12/154872-12-42bb8a43fea10a534402333f2e2e70f2-2025×2700.jpg 3. Super Tomura Four stores in Nichinan City alone! A local
supermarket that supports the food of the locals “Supermarket Tomura” is not just a supermarket. It is a “treasure trove of food” that is indispensable when talking about Miyazaki’s food culture, and for tourists, it is a hidden gem where you can take home all the deliciousness of Miyazaki. Their own brand “Tomura Yakiniku Sauce” is particularly famous, but here they have a wide selection of local specialties, such as meat seasoned with the sauce, fresh blocks of Miyazaki beef, and charcoal-grilled chicken. They also have a well-stocked side dish section, so you can easily enjoy the taste of Miyazaki home cooking. For example, they have a lineup of locally loved flavors such as chicken nanban and lettuce rolls, which are perfect for dinner at the hotel or as a small souvenir. If you want to learn more about Miyazaki’s food culture or look for delicious souvenirs, this is a hidden gem that is truly “close to the locals.” URL: https://www.tomura.com/publics/index/19/
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