Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (2)
How do I get there by train or bus?
Take a local bus from JR Miyazaki Station, get off at the Miyazaki Jingu-mae stop, and walk a few minutes through the shrine grounds.
Can I visit it together with Miyazaki Jingu Shrine?
Yes. The museum sits at the northern edge of the extensive Miyazaki Jingu grounds, so it is convenient to visit alongside a visit to the shrine. You can reach the museum while walking through the wooded shrine grounds.
Events (1)
What events are held each week?
Kamishibai picture-story shows are held in the history room every Sunday and public holiday (twice, at 11:30 and 14:30). Traditional games are offered on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays (9:00-16:00), and a quiz rally on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (9:00-16:00).
Opening hours (1)
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). It is closed every Tuesday (open daily during Golden Week and the summer holidays), the day after a public holiday, the New Year period (28 December to 4 January), and during fumigation and special collection-management periods.
Weather (1)
Can I enjoy it on a rainy day?
The museum is indoors, so you can visit comfortably even in the rain. Apart from special collection-management periods and exhibition changeovers, the permanent exhibition can be viewed year-round.
Prices (1)
Is there an admission fee?
Viewing the permanent exhibition rooms is free. A separate admission fee applies when special or featured exhibitions are held. Parking is also free.
Highlights (3)
What exhibits are there? Can children enjoy it?
There is a natural history room (a full Tyrannosaurus skeleton, a laurel-forest diorama, and the Earth Theatre), a folklore room (the Kagura Theatre and a 1950s-60s model home), and a history room (a diorama of ancient people and kamishibai picture-story shows). Events for children such as quiz rallies and traditional games are also held regularly.
What is the Minkaen?
It is an open-air exhibition area on the same grounds, displaying four old private houses relocated and restored from around Miyazaki Prefecture. The former Fujita and former Kuroki residences are nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, while the Shiiba and Mera houses are prefecturally designated Tangible Cultural Properties. All were built roughly 150-200 years ago.
What programmes are shown in the three theatres?
There are three theatres: Laurel Forest (plant and animal room), Earth (geology room), and Kagura (folklore room). Programmes for adults and for children are shown alternately. All are included in the permanent exhibition and require no extra charge.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
Yes. It is free for visitors to the museum and the Minkaen.
Other (6)
How do I get there?
About 20 minutes by bus from JR Miyazaki Station; get off at Miyazaki Jingu and it is right there. By car, about 15 minutes from Miyazaki IC.
How much is admission?
Permanent exhibition: free / Special exhibitions: separate charge
What are the opening hours?
9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
When is it closed?
Every Tuesday (open daily from 29 April to 5 May and during the summer holidays), the day after a public holiday, the New Year period (28 December to 4 January), and during fumigation and special collection-management periods.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What is the address?
2-4-4 Jingu, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture