Aoshima Shrine
This shrine is in the center of an island with a circumference of 1.5 km, surrounded by mysterious rocks known as “Oni no Sentakuita,” or the “devil's washboard.” The contrast between the shrine and the tropical and subtropical plants on the island creates a unique atmosphere that is both Japanese and tropical. It is the setting of the love stories of Umisachi-hiko and Toyotama-hime in Japanese mythology, and said to be good for marriage, easy childbirth and so on. It is listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japan (2 stars).
Street address
- 2-13-1, Aoshima, Miyazaki City
About MIYAZAKI Access
- About 1 km from JR Aoshima Station on foot
Opening Hours
- 6:00 to 18:00
Closed
- Open throughout the year
Best season
- All year
Point
- TukTuk transportation services are available free of charge between JR Aoshima Station and the entrance to Aoshima Shrine. We recommend taking the Umisachi Yamasachi tourist train to travel to Nichinan and Obi (service on weekends, holidays and peak periods).
Spots around
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Takachiho Gorge
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Miyazaki Airport (Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport)
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Phoenix Seagaia Resort
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Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge
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Saitobaru Kofun-gun (Saitobaru Burial Mounds)
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Shusen no Mori
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Kamishiiba Dam
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Obi Castle
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Sun Messe Nichinan
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Udo Shrine
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Tsurutomi Yashiki
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Amano-iwato Shrine and Amano Yasugawara
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Cape Toi
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Takachiho Shrine
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Cape Hyuga
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Kirishima Factory Garden
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Sekinoo Falls
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Culinary experience in a Shiiba old Japanese-style house (designated a Tone River Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)
