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8 recommended souvenirs you’ll want to buy when you visit Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
8 recommended souvenirs you’ll want to buy when you visit Miyakonojo, Miyazaki

8 recommended souvenirs you’ll want to buy when you visit Miyakonojo, Miyazaki

Sep 1, 2025
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When you travel, many of you probably want to make sure to buy souvenirs! Miyakonojo has a wide variety of unique souvenirs. Since you’re spending money to give them away, you want something that will make people happy, right? Here are 8 souvenirs from Miyakonojo that are sure to be appreciated. If you’re planning a trip to Miyakonojo or are unsure what souvenirs to buy, be sure to use this as a reference.

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8 recommended souvenirs you’ll want to buy when you visit Miyakonojo, Miyazaki

1. Shoeido “Kashin Nagomi”

Located near the Miyakonojo City Hall, “Shoeido” offers both Japanese and Western sweets. They sell everything from affordable individual items to assorted gift boxes.

The recommended item is the Japanese-style cookie “Kashin Nagomi.” It’s a confection made with carefully selected ingredients that melt softly in your mouth. There are four flavors: Wagashi Bonsai, Matcha, Kinako, and Purple Sweet Potato. They use butter from Miyazaki Prefecture and wheat flour from Fukuoka Prefecture, so it’s safe and trustworthy. It makes a perfect souvenir for women.

Name: Confectioner Shoeido
Address: 1-28 Kaimotomachi, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://shoeido-okashi.com/

2. Specialty Kirishima Beer & Happoshu “Kirishima Beer”

You can buy this at the “Kiri-no-Kura Brewery” inside the “Kirishima Factory Garden,” which is also fun to visit as a sightseeing spot. There are three types of beer: “Blonde,” “Golden,” and “Stout,” plus a happoshu (low-malt beer) called “Hyuganatsu.”

This is a recommended souvenir for those who enjoy alcohol. They also sell a package containing all four varieties, which makes it easy to take home as a gift. You can also enjoy the beer at the restaurant inside the facility, so it’s a good idea to taste them first to decide your favorite.

Name: Kirishima Factory Garden
Address: 5480 Shibitacho, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: https://www.kirishima-fg.jp/

3. All-Purpose Spice “Yorokobi Spice”

This is another famous Miyakonojo souvenir available at the “Kiri-no-Kura Brewery.” It’s a seasoning called “Yorokobi Spice,” which has even been featured on TV and is well-known beyond Miyakonojo.

This spice is versatile—you can sprinkle it on steak, fried rice, salads, or even pasta. It’s also delicious simply over rice. It’s a lifesaver when you’re unsure about seasoning and is a thoughtful souvenir for anyone who cooks.

Name: Kirishima Factory Garden
Address: 5480 Shibitacho, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://www.yorokobi1129.jp/

4. Takachiho Ranch “Zaru Cheese”

This is a popular dessert cheese sold at “Takachiho Ranch” in Miyakonojo City.

It has a soft, fluffy texture and a very refined flavor, making it easy to eat an entire piece by yourself. For those who only want to try a little, there is also a mini size for less than half the price. Since this is a dessert rather than something used in cooking, you can enjoy it as is, or use it in cakes.

It is sold frozen, so if you are visiting from far away, it is recommended to have it shipped to your home and receive it there.

Name: Takachiho Ranch
Address: 5265-103 Yoshinomotomachi, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://www.takachiho-bokujou.co.jp/oneday/kau/index.html

5. Fresh Local-Flavor Yogurt “Mango Yogurt”

Takachiho Ranch offers a wide variety of original products made with fresh raw milk. Among them, the recommended one is “Mango Yogurt.”

It uses 70% fresh raw milk and features the familiar mango flavor of Miyazaki. Since it comes from the well-known Takachiho Ranch in Miyakonojo, it makes an ideal souvenir representing your visit. The price per cup is low, making it easy to buy as a family-sized souvenir.

Name: Takachiho Ranch
Address: 5265-103 Yoshinomotomachi, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://www.takachiho-bokujou.co.jp/oneday/kau/index.html

6. Cake Made Over Three Days “Ishidatami Chocolat”

Ishidatami Chocolat is a cake that takes a full three days to make. On the first day, three layers of sponge are baked, and two types of cream are prepared and sandwiched between the layers, then chilled and set overnight. On the second day, cocoa cream and raw chocolate are poured over it and chilled for another night. On the third day, it is finally finished and ready to be displayed in the store.

Because of the effort and care that goes into making this chocolat cake, it is valuable as a souvenir in itself. It is particularly suitable as a gift for someone of higher status.

Name: Shoeido
Address: 1-28 Kaimotomachi, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://shoeido-okashi.com/introduction/

7. Steamed Bread-Style Confection “Fukure-gashi”

Fukure-gashi is a brown confection that resembles steamed bread. At the Miyakonojo main store, in addition to the standard “Fukure” flavor, there are many varieties such as brown sugar, matcha, cocoa, and cinnamon. Small sizes are also sold, so you can taste before choosing.

It is soft and easy to tear like steamed bread, making it a souvenir that is easy to eat for all ages. It is ideal as a gift for elderly people or families with small children.

Name: Maruhachi Fukure-gashi Store, Miyakonojo Main Branch
Address: 12-1 Kaminagai-cho, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://cms.city.miyakonojo.miyazaki.jp/display.php?cont=161225173422

8. Miyakonojo Specialty Confection “Kore-gashi”

“Kore-gashi” is a specialty confection of Miyakonojo City. It is somewhat similar to “Kore-mochi” from Kagoshima. It has a texture similar to mochi, but it does not stretch, and feels a bit firmer than steamed bread.

As a specialty of Miyakonojo, it is the perfect souvenir to show that you visited the city. It is also easy to eat, making it a convenient gift. Be sure to take home this local delicacy as a souvenir.

Name: Iwakoya
Address: 3-9-25 Korimoto, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Official/Related Site URL: http://iwakoya-mj.com/

◎ Summary

There are still many other recommended souvenirs in Miyakonojo. If you visit, why not stop by the stores at least once? Some souvenirs are also sold inside tourist facilities, so it’s a good idea to drop by after sightseeing. Be sure to purchase some to commemorate your memories of Miyakonojo.

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