Nichinan City in Miyazaki prefecture is a tropical paradise with blue sea, rich nature and warm people. There are historical Obi Castle town, superb view of Nichinan Coast and food culture where you can enjoy seasonal delicacies. Have a heartwarming time here. Find the perfect trip for you on the official tourist site.
History
Nichinan has a rich history dating back to the Heian period, when it was a manor of the Fujiwara clan. During the Kamakura and Sengoku periods, the Ito clan—descendants of Suketsune Kudo—fought over Obi Castle with the Shimazu clan. In 1587, the Ito clan gained control after supporting Hideyoshi Toyotomi’ s Kyushu campaign. Later, in the Edo period, the domain’ s focus on education led to the founding of Shintokudo school, producing key figures like Meiji-era diplomat Jutaro Komura.
