■Umagase

 This spot, with a spectacular view, is located at the tip of Cape Hyuga and sits on a type of cliff, known as a columnar joint, that juts out into the Sea of Hyuga. The impressive view of the precipitous cliffs and wide panorama of the Pacific Ocean horizon from here makes one feel somewhat humbled before the greatness of nature. The name Umagase, or horse back, was coined because the color of the rock's surface here resembles the brownish color of a horse's back, and also because this rocky part is somewhat narrow like the back of a horse.
 

■Dreams come true at the Sea of Cruz

 There is a legend that your dreams will come true if you visit the Sea of Cruz. This legend was created due to the view of the sea from the lookout resembling the Japanese character for the verb "to realize." The Bell of Cruz was established here as a symbol to purify the spirits of visitors and pass on their wishes to heaven. The design of the bell was forged to represent the notion of people caring for one another.
 

■Omi Shrine

 Amaterasu-Omikami (the Sun Goddess) is enshrined here, and this shrine is known as the "Oise-sama of Hyuga." ("Oise-sama," or Ise Shrine, located in Mie Prefecture, is one of Shinto's holiest and most important sites in Japan.) It is located on a type of cliff known as a columnar joint, and overlooks the magnificent ocean. In the shrine grounds is a group of "sazare-ishi," or boulders formed from gravel and sediment, and bear the same name that appears in the Japanese national anthem. The shrine holds a dynamic and renowned annual attraction called "Tensho Shishi," which is a dance performed during the yearly autumn festival.
 

■Mimitsu—Designated as an Important District featuring Groups of Historic Buildings

 The area of Mimitsu has many traditional buildings, inspired by the town houses of Kyoto and Osaka, and the streets of Uemachi, Nakamachi, and Shinmachi in particular have a strongly historical feel. One building, which was donated to Hyuga City in 1980 and is a municipally-designated cultural property, is a "Former Kawachiya," or shipping agency, and was reconstructed to represent the original building owned by the merchant "Kawachiya" in 1855. It is now open to the public as the Hyuga Municipal Historic Folk Museum, and allows visitors to experience life in a town house of the Edo Era. The building itself overlooks a port near the estuary, and the location of this port is actually quite unique in Japan.
 

■Okuraga-hama Beach

 This beach, designated as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, stretches along 4 kilometers of the coastline. It is covered in beautiful white sand and bordered by vibrant green pine trees, and is also well known as an excellent surf spot. It also used to be a production area for the clams that are used for "go" stones. This beach is equipped with a free parking area that can accommodate 365 cars, showers, and toilets, serving surfers and beachgoers all year round.