Hinokage, Japan
日之影町
Hinokage is a town of 3,656 people in Miyazaki, Japan, founded in January 1, 1951.
Why visit Hinokage
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manai Falls, Mt. Morotsuka and 天岩戸神社徴古館.
Weather in Hinokage
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About Hinokage
Hinokage (日之影町, Hinokage-chō) is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town has an estimated population of 3260 in 1400 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 277.67 square kilometres (107.21 sq mi). Located next to the historically significant town of Takachiho, Hinokage is known primarily for its three large bridges, traditional Kagura dances, and the work of Kazuo Hiroshima, a traditional weaver of bamboo baskets.
From the Wikipedia article Hinokage, Miyazaki (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do26
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14 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks14
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes24
Soba Tempura
Restaurant · Japanese · 10.9 km
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00
Takachiho Restaurant Nagomi
Restaurant · Japanese · 10.9 km
Mo-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
12 more on the map.
History
The area of Hinokage was part of ancient Hyūga Province. The area has been settled since the Japanese Paleolithic period, and the place name of "Hinokage" is found in the Nihon Shoki and other ancient texts as having been given to this area by the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu. During the Edo period, it was part of the holdings of Nobeoka Domain. The villages of Nanori (七折村), and Iwaikawa (岩井川村), within Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki were established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The two villages merged on January 1, 1951 to form the town of Hinokage.
From the History section of Hinokage, Miyazaki on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship18
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Map of Hinokage
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 55 km away.
- Nobeoka 26 km east, about 26 min by car
- Kadogawa 31 km southeast, about 31 min by car
- Takamori 32 km northwest, about 32 min by car
- Aso 44 km northwest, about 44 min by car
- Tsunō 47 km south, about 47 min by car
- Kawaminami 53 km south, about 53 min by car
- Mifune 55 km west, about 55 min by car
- Ōzu 56 km northwest, about 56 min by car
- Saiki 57 km northeast, about 57 min by car
- Kumamoto 68 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hinokage Town Office 2009, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Gokase River Hinokage Gomi, ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tensho Bridge Hinokage Miyazaki 01, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Amanoiwato-west-shrine (28795304727), Big Ben in Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- たかちほ９, matellias, CC BY 3.0
- Miyazaki Takachiho Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 秋色の高千穂峡 (Autumn Colored Takachiho Gorge) 24 Nov, 2012 - panoramio, Hiroaki Kaneko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miyazaki Takachiho Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Takachiho High School 2023, ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY 4.0
- 弁当類の持込みは ご遠慮下さい。 (25662488058), tataquax from Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 青雲橋より南 - panoramio, junichiro kawakami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 青雲橋より - panoramio, junichiro kawakami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterfall - 真名井の滝(まないのたき), TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋), CC BY 2.0
- Takachiho-kyo(Gorge) - River - 川, TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋), CC BY 2.0
- 吾味駅跡 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 第3五ケ瀬川橋梁その2 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 第3五ケ瀬川橋梁その1 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS045-E-161279 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-161278 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-161276 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-161277 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-161280 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347863 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347864 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-407122 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-407125 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347861 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-407124 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-407123 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 槇峰駅跡 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 綱の瀬川橋梁 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reminiscence of Takachiho Railway (25662016718), tataquax from Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 天翔大橋 20150924 - panoramio, 690 Noda, CC BY 3.0
- Gokase River, Rt 237 Miyazaki Pref, Tphuggins, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takachiho Bridge 2017-02-21 (33542397165), Gordon Cheung from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0
- 高千穂鉄橋 - panoramio, sk01, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gokasegawa, As6673, Public domain
- Amanoiwato Station 2017-02-21 (33542393245), Gordon Cheung from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0
- 中小屋天文台 - panoramio, junichiro kawakami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takachiho Bridge 2017-02-21 (33542399415), Gordon Cheung from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0
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