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How to travel between Miyazaki and Tokyo
By air
JAL and ANA operate numerous flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Miyazaki Airport. Flight duration is 110 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 37,000 yen, however, discount tickets are usually available for between 14,000 and 21,000 yen.
Alternatively, the discount airline Skynet Asia Airways also operates numerous flights between Haneda Airport and Miyazaki Airport for around 29,000 yen one way. Discount tickets are usually available for between 11,000 and 20,000 yen.
Miyazaki Airport is conveniently connected to Miyazaki Station at the center of the city by the Miyazaki Kuko Line (10 minutes, 340 yen, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass). A shuttle bus also connects the airport to Miyazaki Station (25 minutes, 400 yen, one bus per hour).
By train
Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kokura Station (5 hours by nozomi or 6 hours by hikari with a transfer at Shin-Osaka). From Kokura Station, take the Sonic limited express to Beppu (70 minutes) and then the Nichirin limited express from Beppu to Miyazaki (3.5 hours).
The entire one way costs around 26,000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using hikari trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The Japan Rail Pass is not valid on nozomi trains.
Orientation:
Miyazaki City is located on the south eastern coast of Kyushu, and can be accessed by rail or air. The city is centered around Miyazaki Station which has convenient train connections to Miyazaki Airport. Most of the city's attractions, such as Miyazaki Shrine, the Prefectural and Science Museums, and the Seagaia Resort are located near the city center and are accessible by public transportation.
The city has an adequate bus network with Miyazaki Station as its hub. There is bus service to all the local attractions, and most are also within reasonable walking distance of a JR train station. Note however, that connections can be infrequent. For those who primarily use buses, a one day bus pass is available on weekends and holidays for 500 yen.
A rental car is not necessary to explore Miyazaki; however, it is convenient especially if traveling to attractions outside the city such as Udo Shrine. Rental outlets are located at the airport and around the city center.
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