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Driving south from central Miyazaki along the Himuka Myth Road, you will find Phoenix Roadside Station. It is popular not only as a rest stop but also for its scenic ocean views and local gourmet offerings.
This article introduces the visit through many photos, showing what it looks like when actually stopping by Phoenix Roadside Station.
For highlights of Phoenix Roadside Station, see the guide below.
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Arriving at Phoenix Roadside Station, you’ll notice how spacious the entire area feels, with the facility built on expansive grounds of about 6 hectares.
There is also a dedicated parking space for motorcycles, making it convenient for touring visitors.
Phoenix Roadside Station features an observation deck where visitors can enjoy panoramic ocean views.
The deck is located across the road. Let’s head over.
Crossing the crosswalk, the observation deck is directly in front of you.
From the deck, the vast Pacific Ocean unfolds before your eyes, offering a dynamic, sweeping view.
Phoenix Roadside Station is known for its soft-serve ice creams made with local Miyazaki ingredients.
Among them, the most popular is the Mango Soft-Serve. Let’s give it a try.
The flavor is refreshing overall, with a natural sweetness and fresh aroma of mango. It’s a delightful treat, especially when you’re tired from a long drive.
Phoenix Roadside Station includes a souvenir hall offering a wide range of Miyazaki specialty products. Let’s step inside.
Inside, shelves are filled with sweets, processed foods, local sake, seasonings, snacks, and many other Miyazaki-made items. The variety is extensive, allowing you to find everything you need in one place.
Locally grown fruits are also available. They are fresh and reasonably priced.
The sweets section is especially abundant.
Pickles and other processed foods are also stocked in great variety.
A wide range of seasonings is also available.
They even carry raw ham made from Miyazaki’s well-known Kannonike Pork.
Processed seafood products are also available.
Local specialty drinks, such as Aoshima Salt Cider and Takachiho Chihomaro, are also on sale.
There is also a well-stocked local sake section.
You will also find Miyazaki-exclusive “Miyazaki Beef Potato Chips.”
There is an impressive variety of local snack products.
With its extensive assortment, this souvenir hall offers an extraordinary selection of local specialties.
In Miyazaki City, including the area around Miyazaki Station, it is rare to find souvenir shops with such a large and diverse lineup. Purchasing gifts here is a convenient option.
When traveling by car in Miyazaki, the distances can be quite long.
In particular, the Himuka Myth Road, where this roadside station is located, runs along the coastline. It is an open and refreshing drive, popular among both locals and visitors.
If you are driving from Miyazaki City down to Nichinan City, where Udo Shrine and Obi Castle are located, you will follow Route 220 southward for quite some time. The distance is long, and it takes time, so Phoenix Roadside Station becomes an ideal rest point.
With the tropical atmosphere, spectacular ocean views along the Nichinan Coast, and popular soft-serve ice cream, this stop alone can lift your spirits and ease your fatigue.
And with such an impressive selection of souvenirs, simply browsing becomes enjoyable. It is likely one of the best assortments in the entire prefecture.
As a scenic and relaxing stop that adds charm to your Miyazaki drive, consider including Phoenix Roadside Station in your plans.
