Miyazaki, Japan uses Asia/Tokyo, currently JST (UTC+09:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Miyazaki is a city in Japan, with a population of about 401,300. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Miyazaki sits on the southeastern coast of Kyushu, with a compact centre between the station and the Oyodo River and beaches a short distance away. Palm-lined avenues give the city a subtropical feel unusual for Japan, and most accommodation is within the central grid.
The coastline south of the city, with its shrines and rock formations, is the main draw and is best seen in daylight when the sea is visible at its clearest. The city itself is low-key, and its appeal lies in the relaxed pace and the surrounding countryside rather than in urban landmarks.
The flat centre is easily walked or cycled, and bicycles are widely used. Local trains and buses reach the coast and the surrounding towns, though services outside the city are infrequent enough to be worth checking in advance.
Spring and autumn bring mild, sunny weather well suited to the coast. Summers are hot and humid, and this stretch of coast is among the more exposed parts of Japan during the typhoon season.
Japan uses the JPY, calling code +81.
Japan uses the yen, and Japanese is the everyday language with little English outside tourist areas. Manner is relaxed by Japanese standards, and tipping is not practised.
