Sun Messe Nichinan Complete Travel Guide

Sun Messe Nichinan is a hillside coastal park on the Nichinan coast best known for its row of officially authorized Moai replica statues facing the Pacific, paired with wide ocean views that make it an easy, slightly offbeat stop south of Udo Shrine.

Quick Facts

Best Things to Do

• Walk up to the row of Moai replicas, the only ones outside Easter Island made with the cooperation of the island's elder council.
• Continue to the hilltop observatory areas for wide Pacific Ocean views along the Nichinan coastline.
• Consider renting one of the park's electric carts if walking the full 20-hectare grounds feels like a lot in the heat.
• Browse the small gift shop near the entrance for Moai-themed souvenirs, a local novelty.

Tickets and Fees

Checked in July 2026: admission is paid at the gate; prices are modest but worth confirming on the official site before your visit since they can change. Electric cart rental is a separate paid add-on.

How to Get There

Driving from Miyazaki city takes about 1 hour along the coastal road, and the park is a natural extension of a Udo Shrine visit a short drive further south. Public transport is limited, so a rental car or taxi is the practical option for most visitors.

Nearby Attractions

This sits just south of Udo Shrine, making the two an easy combined stop, and can be paired with Aoshima Shrine further north for a full Nichinan coast itinerary.

Book Before You Go

Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.