Nobeoka

The city stretches between the Hyuga Sea and Kyushu Mountains, with numerous rivers flowing through its territory, including the substantial Gokase River.

The Tsuchimochi clan governed the region for 700 years until 1587, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi's forces arrived and established Nobeoka Castle during the Kyushu conquest.

The Imayama Hachimangu Shrine, positioned on a hill near the station, welcomes numerous residents during New Year ceremonies for traditional hatsumode visits.

Transportation includes the Nippo Main Line at Nobeoka Station, with express trains connecting to Miyazaki Airport through a 70-minute journey.

The Imayama Daishi statue, measuring 17 meters in height and weighing 11 tons, stands as Japan's largest representation of the religious figure Kobo Daishi.

Location: Miyazaki Prefecture

Inception: May 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kadogawa, Misato, Hinokage, Saiki

Website: https://city.nobeoka.miyazaki.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.58228,131.66489

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21