Nobeoka

Nobeoka Castle

Nobeoka (延岡) is a city in Miyazaki (prefecture).

Understand

The city was officially founded on February 11, 1933 after it gained city status. During World War II, it was one of the most important centers of military explosives in Japan.

Tourist information site

The local tourist association has a bilingual guide site.

Get in

By car

From the north or the south by expressways, take the E10 to the Nobeoka junction (延岡JCT) and then leave the expressway from the Nobeoka interchange (延岡IC). The Nobeoka Inter Access Road (延岡インターアクセス道路) will then lead you to the downtown. If you are from the south, Nobeoka Minami interchange (延岡南IC) can be a choice, but it is a little bit off-center to the downtown than Nobeoka interchange. From the west, take the E77 to the Nobeoka junction and the Nobeoka interchange will be the obvious choice.

If you don't want to use expressways, take the national route 10 from the north or the south, the national route 218 from the west.

See

Mount Atago

• 1 Mount Atago (愛宕山). (updated Jun 2016)
• 2 Nobeoka Castle Ruins (延岡城跡). The ruins of Nobeoka Castle stand atop Mt. Shiroyama. The main castle walls and some foundations are all that remain, along with a recreated main castle gate. The main wall at the entrance is known as the "killer of a thousand men," because it is said that if a certain stone is removed, the wall will collapse and kill one thousand enemies. Much of the old castle grounds are now a park covered with cherry blossoms. The top of the mountain offers a wonderful view of Nobeoka and the Pacific Ocean. When you go to the top, be sure to greet the elderly caretaker who lives there. (updated Sep 2016)

Buy

• 1 Co-op Miyazaki Kitakoji-Shop (コープみやざき北小路店), 宮崎県延岡市北小路1番地12, ☏ +81-982-32-0001. 10:00-20:00. A supermarket that provides enough foods and daily goods. (updated Dec 2024)

Sleep

You can find hotels less than ¥4,000 one person one night in Nobeoka. If you are going to other places around Nobeoka, say, Takachiho, Nobeoka can be a more economic choice.

• 1 Hotel Areaone Nobeoka (ホテルエリアワン延岡), 宮崎県延岡市中町1丁目4-6, ☏ +81-982-34-0505. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. A budget choice for living. The room is small. You may feel uncomfortable if over two people in a room. However, their home-made breakfast is great. Recommand buying breakfast if choosing the hotel. ¥4,300 for one person one night with breakfast. (updated Dec 2024)

Go next

• Takachiho Nobeoka is an effective base from which to take a day trip to Takachiho. There are several daily buses leaving from the JR station. Get your ticket at the JR station bus ticket office. Discounts for foreign visitors.
• Hinokakage
• Kadogawa
• Hyuga
• Saiki
• Tsukumi
• Usuki
• Oita
• Misato

Routes through Nobeoka

Oita ← Saiki ←	N  S	→ Hyuga → Miyazaki
Oita ← Saiki ←	N  S	→ Hyuga → Miyazaki