Your visit to Miyazaki City wouldn't be complete without exploring Heiwadai Park (Peace Tower Park). This park was built to celebrate the 2,600th anniversary of Emperor Jimmu's ascension. Peace Tower, or Heiwadainoto, is a renowned Miyazaki landmark in the form of a stone tower sent across Asia. Additionally, at the park's end lies Haniwa Garden, featuring hundreds of haniwa (funeral statue) replicas depicting animals, dancers, and warriors arranged along the pathway.

You can also visit Miyazaki Shrine, the city's oldest and most significant shrine, dedicated to Emperor Jimmu. This shrine is the venue for horseback archery competitions (yabusame). Within the same area, you'll find the Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History (Miyazaki-ken Sōgō Hakubutsukan), showcasing exhibits on the natural and cultural history of Miyazaki Prefecture. Additionally, you'll come across Minkaen, a small open-air museum featuring four traditional farmhouses.

Another museum owned by Miyazaki City is the Miyazaki Science Center (Miyazaki Kagakugijutsukan), also known as Cosmoland. This museum features interactive exhibitions focusing on physics and space.

Phoenix Seagaia Resort is a must-visit destination in Miyazaki City. Located nearly 10 kilometers from the northern coastline of downtown Miyazaki, this resort offers more than just accommodations. You can soak in hot springs, relax at the spa, savor their best cuisine at restaurants, and engage in various sports activities at the popular Phoenix Country Club.

When visiting Miyazaki, you should definitely try the most popular local dish, Chicken Nanban. This dish features fried chicken thighs topped with sweet and sour sauce and tartar sauce. The crispy exterior and juicy interior of the chicken will leave you wanting to return for more. Ise-ebi is another must-try specialty in Miyazaki. This dish features Japanese spiny lobster with sweet and tender meat. You can enjoy it served as sashimi, steamed, or grilled.

Miyazaki is also known for its unique beef, Miyazaki beef or Miyazaki-gyu, considered one of the finest brands of beef. Produced from cattle in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, it boasts a distinctive flavor, delightful aroma, and tender meat. Additionally, Miyazaki Jidori or Miyazaki Jitokko is a specific breed of chicken that is exclusively raised and approved by the Miyazaki Jitokko Cooperative Association. This chicken is typically served grilled over charcoal, resulting in a tender and juicy texture.

One of Miyazaki's traditional dishes, Hiyajiru, meaning "cold soup," is a must-try when in Miyazaki City. This dish typically consists of cold miso with fish broth, shiso, myoga, tofu, and cucumber poured over steamed rice, making it ideal for a summer dish.