Takanabe

Takanabe is a coastal town in Miyazaki Prefecture situated in the northern Miyazaki Plain. The town stretches along the Hyuga Sea where the Komaru River empties into the ocean, covering approximately 44 square kilometers.

Takanabe Castle was developed during the Edo period as the town's center after the Akizuki clan controlled the area from the Sengoku period onward. This fortified structure shaped the town's layout and character for centuries.

The Meirindo school, founded in 1778, welcomed students regardless of social class during a time when education was strictly divided by rank. This institution shaped the town's identity as a place where learning was open to all.

The town is served by two elementary schools, two junior high schools, and two high schools across different levels of education. The Nippo Main Line railway provides transport connections for visitors and residents.

Wild oysters in this area take three to four years to mature where the Omaru River meets the Hyuga Sea. The blend of fresh and salt water gives them a distinctive flavor that local gatherers prize.

Location: Miyazaki Prefecture

Location: Koyu district

Inception: May 1, 1889

Reference: 454010

Shares border with: Saito, Kijo, Kawaminami, Shintomi

Website: https://town.takanabe.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.12800,131.50333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:11