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Horikiri Pass

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Horikiri Pass

堀切峠

Miyazaki · Kyushu

A clifftop scenic overlook at about 60m elevation on the Nichinan Kaigan coastal road just south of Aoshima, with panoramic Pacific views over the Devil's Washboard rock shelf framed by phoenix palms.

Why we picked it

A classic drive-by lookout that tour buses often skip in favor of Aoshima itself, leaving its small free parking area and observation deck quiet even in peak season.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 756 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free public overlook
Website
miyazaki-city.tourism.or.jp/tourism/spot/17.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

By car via National Route 220, about 20 min south of Aoshima; Michi-no-Eki Phoenix rest stop is adjacent. About 30 min from Miyazaki Station or 20 min from Miyazaki Airport by car.

Tags

scenic overlookcoastal driveviewpointphoenix palms

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