{"id":85704,"date":"2022-07-08T23:47:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T14:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=85704"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:41:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T05:41:41","slug":"aya-japanese-craft-town-miyazaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/aya-japanese-craft-town-miyazaki\/","title":{"rendered":"Aya, a Japanese Craft Town Surrounded by Nature in Miyazaki Prefecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If Miyazaki Prefecture (\u5bae\u5d0e\u770c) is on your itinerary, you will get the chance to discover much more than its superb surf beaches and subtropical landscapes. Some villages inland are worth the visit and <strong>Aya&nbsp;(\u7dbe\u753a) <\/strong>is undoubtedly one of them. Located 20km west of Miyazaki city, it is the perfect destination for a day trip, discovering the handicrafts and the primitive forest of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get there by bus from the main stations in the city, but I strongly recommend that you prefer the car for maximum mobility on the spot! However, cycling is also a great option if you feel like it. A cycle path runs along the Oyodo and Honjo rivers and will take you to Aya in less than 2 hours. <strong>Here are the top things to see and do in Miyazaki&#8217;s charming Aya town<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"toc\"><li><a href=\"#aya-nature-miyazaki\" class=\"ek-link\">Aya: A village in harmony with nature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#teruha-suspension-bridge\" class=\"ek-link\">The Teruha suspension bridge and a stunning view of the biosphere<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#aya-castle\" class=\"ek-link\">The castle of Aya-jo, a house of craftsmanship and history<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where-to-Eat-Lunch-in-Aya-Town\" class=\"ek-link\">Where to Eat Lunch in Aya Town<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Aya-central-market\" class=\"ek-link\">Organic, natural, and local products at Aya\u2019s central market<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-get-to-Aya-by-bus\" class=\"ek-link\">How to get to Aya by bus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bicycle-rental-in-Miyazaki-and-Aya\" class=\"ek-link\">Bicycle rental&nbsp;in Miyazaki and Aya<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aya-nature-miyazaki\">Aya: A village in harmony with nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arriving in the town, it seems like time has stood still. But this unique little town is very much alive. Over 60 years ago, the people of Aya rejected the revitalizing projects flourishing around Japan at the time. Since then, protecting their natural resources, and passing them on to future generations, has always been a priority. The most precious element of the region is its forest, which spreads over 2,000 hectares. It is home to various plant species that have almost disappeared from the rest of the archipelago and equally rich fauna. In 2012, the forest became a UNESCO-listed biosphere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such values deeply rooted among the population, we can easily understand why Aya was one of the first villages to convert to organic farming. Furthermore, in the 1980s, the Aya Craftsmen\u2019s Association decided to rebuild the old village castle to attract visitors who could discover local crafts and participate in workshops with the artisans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"top of Aya castle in Miyazaki, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144145\/castleroof-2-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Aya Castle, a city symbol, is perched on its hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teruha-suspension-bridge\">The Teruha suspension bridge and a stunning view of the biosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I visit Aya, I like to start at the Teruha suspension bridge for its stunning view of the biosphere before heading downtown. From the top of its 142-meter-high bridge, it offers a superb view of the Honjo river, which crosses the biosphere forest. Moreover, one of the peculiarities of the forest is that it is evergreen. In other words, whatever the season of your visit, you will be able to appreciate the immense expanse of green (many shades of green, actually) that stretches out on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the Teruha Suspension bridge over the evergreen forest in Miyazaki\" class=\"wp-image-85706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144323\/aya-spring-2-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aya's evergreen forest sprinkled with pink cherry trees in Miyazaki, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144513\/aya-edit-2-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">The Teruha Suspension Bridge is suspended 142 meters above the ground and is 250 meters long, and is surrounded by the evergreen forest. In March, the mountain cherry blossoms sprinkle the forest with pink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Past the entrance, on the left-hand side, a building houses a small museum so you can learn more about the biosphere ecosystem with some instructions in English. Once you have crossed the bridge, you can venture down the path crossing into the forest to the river. Allow 40 minutes to complete the loop that will bring you back to the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Teruha suspension bridge (\u7dbe\u306e\u7167\u8449\u5927\u540a\u6a4b,&nbsp;<em>Aya no teruha otsuri hashi<\/em>)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Open all year round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance fee:<\/strong> 350&nbsp;yen (including access to the museum)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aya-castle\">The castle of Aya-jo, a house of craftsmanship and history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aya\u2019s castle is perched on top of a hill just minutes from the centre of the town. The original castle was destroyed in the 19th century and rebuilt during the early 1980s based on records of the castle. The International Handicraft Center in the castle\u2019s courtyard exhibits and sells pieces made by local artisans and hosts<strong> pottery, weaving and indigo dyeing workshops.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the indigo dying building of Aya's Craft Center in Miyazaki, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144843\/IMG_0380-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Handicraft Center houses the vats of <em>aizome<\/em> Japanese indigo and offers dyeing workshops for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some organizers can speak a little English, but not all of them. Therefore, making an appointment by phone before coming is best to ensure English assistance will be there during your visit. However, regardless of English ability, the available staff are always keen to start a workshop spontaneously if there is not one already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indigo-dyed scarves drying outside of the Craft Center in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144919\/IMG_0381-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Visitors can make different patterns on cotton scarves during the indigo dyeing workshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You arrive in front of an old house with a well in the courtyard past the second gate. This shop features pottery, wooden objects, bamboo, natural indigo-dyed fabrics and silk scarves, among other items. All items are produced with local resources, including silk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance of the old school next to Aya's Castle, Miyazaki\" class=\"wp-image-85710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26144957\/school-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Visitors can freely enter the old school after putting on a pair of slippers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A little further into the courtyard is an old wooden schoolhouse with interesting old objects, mainly agricultural and household tools from the 19th century. Finally, at the end of the path, the castle houses ancient samurai armour, clothing, swords and other items. A balcony circles around the building on the fourth floor and offers a panoramic view over the entire valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85712\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"TRaditional Japanese Castle in Aya city, Miyazaki\" class=\"wp-image-85712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145116\/IMG_0365-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85713\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Samurai helmet inside Aya Castle\" class=\"wp-image-85713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145209\/inside-castle-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">The castle was rebuilt using regional timber and completed in 1985. Inside the castle, we can see ancient costumes as well as reconstructions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aya Castle (\u7dbe\u57ce,&nbsp;<em>Aya-jo<\/em>)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Open all year round, except during the New Year holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business hours:<\/strong> 9:00 to 17:30 from April to September, 9:00 to 17:00 from October to March<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance fee:<\/strong> 350&nbsp;yen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Workshops at the International Craft Center: 10:00 to 16:00, access from the Castle entrance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pottery<\/strong> <strong>Classes<\/strong>: 30 to 40&nbsp;minutes. 1,500-2,800 yen. Reservation by phone at 0985-77-0910.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weaving<\/strong> <strong><strong>Classes<\/strong><\/strong>: from 30&nbsp;minutes to a full day. 1,200-19,000&nbsp;yen depending on the object. Reservation by phone at 0985-77-1223.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indigo Classes<\/strong>: 40 to 50&nbsp;minutes. 1,350-2,250 yen depending on the object created. Reservation by phone at 0985-77-1841. Closed on Thursdays. If Thursday is a national holiday, the workshop will be open and closed the following day.&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soraai.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Soraai Website (in Japanese).<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Where-to-Eat-Lunch-in-Aya-Town\">Where to Eat Lunch in Aya Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of gastronomical options when lunchtime rolls around. I have a soft spot for the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Restaurant_Review-g1121569-d7484824-Reviews-Sobadokoro_Maru-Aya_cho_Higashimorokata_gun_Miyazaki_Prefecture_Kyushu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Sobado<\/strong><\/a><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Restaurant_Review-g1121569-d7484824-Reviews-Sobadokoro_Maru-Aya_cho_Higashimorokata_gun_Miyazaki_Prefecture_Kyushu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">koro Maru<\/a> <\/strong>house, making delicate and delicious soba on site. Several cafes have also opened in recent years, installed in old homes, offering organic menus and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japan-for-vegetarians-vegans\/\" class=\"ek-link\">vegan and vegetarian options<\/a>. This is an excellent chance to try the vegetables grown on Aya soil in a warm, relaxed setting. Most cafes offer <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-to-japanese-curry\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Japanese curries<\/a>, vegetable platters (brown rice accompanied by several recipes of raw and cooked vegetables) or vegetarian burgers at the enigmatically named<strong> <a aria-label=\"That\u2019s Bock Ring company.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thats_bock_ring\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">That\u2019s Bock Ring.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also find good coffee and western pastries outside the lunch hours. As for lunchtime, keep an eye on the time as most places might stop serving lunch after 2 pm.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Steaming hot soba noodles and tempura\" class=\"wp-image-85714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145258\/Lunch-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The delicious soba (buckwheat noodles in a smoked bonito broth) from Sobadokoro Maru. Here is an assortment of tempura (vegetables and shrimps) or the classic \u201ctanuki soba,\u201d sprinkled with bits of deep-fried batter crumbs, grated ginger, and young fresh onions) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Aya-central-market\">Organic, natural, and local products at Aya\u2019s central market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the main square is the <strong>Tedzukuri Honmono Center<\/strong> (\u7dbe\u624b\u3065\u304f\u308a\u307b\u3093\u3082\u306e\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc), a kind of cooperative where you can find <strong>organic vegetables, honey, herbal teas, sweets, and other products of the village<\/strong>. This market is well known to the people of Miyazaki for offering local vegetables and natural products which are hard to find elsewhere. While the town is typically quiet, the square comes alive on weekends with small stands around the fountain. Don\u2019t hesitate to fill your bottle with water as it is a natural mineral source. Opposite the square, a shop offers all everyday imaginable objects in bamboo and wood, from delicately carved combs to bamboo bento boxes. The neighbouring shop belongs to the same dyer you have met at the castle and offers clothes dyed with natural indigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85715\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo and wooden crafts shop offering various home items and souvenirs\" class=\"wp-image-85715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145434\/bamboo-shop-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85716\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hand-carved wooden combs with birds and flowers patterns\" class=\"wp-image-85716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26145449\/IMG_0028-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">By offering useful everyday objects, the artisans allow all residents&nbsp;and businesses to support local crafts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All these aspects make Aya a popular place in the region, but one which remains relatively unknown to the general public. As we reconsider the way we travel, Aya seems to be a hidden gem that is worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-get-to-Aya-by-bus\">How to get to Aya by bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From JR Minami-Miyazaki station, take the bus bound for Aya Machiaijyo &nbsp;(\u7dbe\u5f85\u5408\u6240), a 5-minute walk from the Miyako City bus stop #3. From JR Miyazaki station, take the bus bound for Shusen no Mori (\u9152\u6cc9\u306e\u675c)&nbsp;at bus stop #2. It takes about 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bicycle-rental-in-Miyazaki-and-Aya\">Bicycle rental&nbsp;in Miyazaki and Aya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bikes are available for rental at the <strong>Aya Tourist Office.<\/strong> In addition, a<a aria-label=\"A map of cycle paths is available in PDF (in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.town.aya.miyazaki.jp\/uploaded\/attachment\/1900.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"> map of cycle paths is available in PDF (in Japanese)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible to rent one at the tourist information centre in JR Miyazaki station to go to Aya by bicycle. You will find more information on <a aria-label=\"the Miyazaki city tourism page (in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miyazaki-city.tourism.or.jp\/traffic\/10160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">the Miyazaki city tourism page (in Japanese)<\/a>. Expect less than 2 hours via the cycle path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1n83GU5bMjqPFV5533mzl8Jf-zao5kVk&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;hl=en\" width=\"850\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>All these aspects make Aya a unique and popular village in the region, but it remains largely unknown to the general public. 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