What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Located on the southeast coast of the island of Kyushu, Miyazaki Prefecture is a quiet and relaxing destination. It boasts the second warmest temperatures in Japan (after Okinawa), and it is the ideal place to get off the beaten track, go swimming in the Pacific Ocean, and taste the local seafood delicacies. The capital of Miyazaki Prefecture is the city of Miyazaki which has a population of over 300,000. One of the major attractions of the city is Seagaia, a convention and resort complex set in a natural pine forest reserve. South of Miyazaki lies the Nichinan coast and with it the famous Aoshima Island and Udo Shrine. For more information about Miyazaki please see our travel content partner Japan-Guide.
