Miyazaki Nightlife Guide

Miyazaki is Japan's sunniest city and has a relaxed, subtropical character that extends into its nightlife. The city is famous for its chicken — Miyazaki jidori (free-range chicken) is considered among Japan's finest, and the local specialty of chicken nanban (fried chicken in sweet vinegar with tartar sauce) is a must-try at any izakaya. Beef from the prize-winning Miyazaki wagyu brand is also excellent. The downtown area around Miyazaki Station and the Nishitachibana-dori has a lively izakaya scene. The warm climate encourages outdoor drinking culture, and many venues have terrace seating. Local shochu — Miyazaki is a major shochu-producing prefecture — and mango-based cocktails (the prefecture is Japan's top mango producer) add local character. Miyazaki's nightlife has an unhurried, sunny character that suits long evenings with excellent food and drinks. The combination of outstanding chicken, wagyu, and local shochu makes for some of Kyushu's most enjoyable izakaya evenings. Use barhop.jp to find bars and izakayas in Miyazaki.