Shrine Spots in Miyazaki Area
Area
-
-
Miyazaki
-
-
Miyazaki
Category
-
- Takachiho-jinja Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.0474 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 1037
- The head shrine of the 88 Shrines of Takachiho Village, it is believed to have been erected around 1900 years ago. The shrine’s principle deities are Takachiho-sumegami and Jisshya-daimyojin and the shrine is believed to answer prayers in particular connected with the agricultural industry, the exorcism of evil, and luck in marriage and love. The shrine’s main building and guardian iron lion-dogs are designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine is famous for the Yokagura, a ritual involving music and dance dedicated to the gods conducted from mid-November to early February the following year. The Takachiho Kagura, however, a similar dance conducted by performers wearing masks depicting the gods of Japanese myth, is held in the shrine’s kagura hall every night throughout the year at 8 pm; visitors can view this performance by paying a small fee.
-
![]()
This place is so peaceful, clam, shady and respectful. Japanese tradition architecture was show around this shrine.
-
- Amanoiwato Jinja
-
![rating-image]()
4.5402 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun, Takachiho-cho, amano-iwato 1073-1
- This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the myth of Ama-no-Iwato, the cave to be where the sun goddess Amaterasu once hid herself from the world according to the Kojiki, the oldest existing chronicle of Japan. The shrine’s western and eastern main shrine buildings are dedicated to Amaterasu and straddle the Iwato River. After requesting to do so at the shrine office in the western shrine building, visitors can be purified and are then allowed to worship directly before the Ama-no-Iwato cave. In addition, the river bed (Amano-yasugawara) and cave where the innumerable gods and goddesses gathered and discussed what to do after Amaterasu went into hiding, is a 10-minute walk from the Western shrine building along the Iwato River.
-
![]()
This simple shrine honors the sun goddess, Amasterasu & the cave she hides in during the winter months. In each shrine is a beautiful silver-blue disc representing her power. Every 30 minutes, one of...
-
- Miyazaki-jingu Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.0279 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Jingu 2-4-1
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to Japan’s first emperor, Emperor Jinmu. Many of the shrine’s buildings are registered as Tangible Cultural Properties, including the main shrine building, which is unusually made with whole cedar logs. The Shinko Festival, a 140 year old festival in which the god of the shrine is paraded outside, is held on a Saturday and a Sunday at the end of October and is one of Miyazaki Prefecture’s top festivals. Oshirafuji, the largest wisteria tree in the country and a designated Natural Monument, stands on the shrine grounds; mid-April is the best time to see it in bloom. A 10-minute walk from JR Miyazaki-Jingu Station.
-
![]()
境内を歩くと、『明治神宮や熱田神宮などのような日本を代表する典型的な神宮』という印象を受けますが、大都市に鎮座する神社でない分人もそれほど多くなく、日本人がこれまで大切にしてきた『神の坐す場所』のような雰囲気を感じられる神社です。境内には豊かな森が広がっており、観光客を呼び込むようないわゆる奇を衒った施設もありません。日々の喧噪から離れ、静かな環境の中で散策するだけでもいいでしょう。 境内はほとん...
-
- Omi Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.581 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Hyugashi Hichiya 1
- This shrine stands on the columnar rocks Isegahama beach. It enshrines the deity of Amaterasu sume Omikami, and has long been affectionately called “Hyuga-no- oise-sama”. The famous “Tensho Lion Dance”, performed by locals, is exhibited on the eve of the annual Great Festival held every October each year, and is visited by many worshippers.
-
![]()
A beautiful place, with gorgeous scenery and rock formations. Nearby is a traditional fishing village which is lovely to saunter around. One gets a real feeling of days gone by. Very relaxing.
-
- Udo-jingu Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Miyaura 3232
- This shrine is inside a cave in the side of a cliff facing Hyuganada. It is dedicated to Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, the father of Emperor Jimmu, and it is believed to bring people together in romance. The main shrine contains a “reiseki kameishi” (magical turtle stone), and it is said that if you can successfully toss an “undama” (lucky stone) into one of its holes, your wish will come true.
-
- Eda Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.569 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Awakigaharachou Birth mother 127
- "This is a shrine known as “the birthplace of misogi (purification)” and ""the birthplace of norito (ritual prayer)”. Many worshipers visit the shrine as a place of healing. The deities of Izanami-no-mikoto and Izanagi-no-mikoto are enshrined here, and the shrine is also known as the mother of the two pillars of Daimyojin and because of this, local residents call the shrine “Yabo-sama”. Eda Kagura (Shinto music and dancing) are performed in dedication every year during the spring and autumn festivals."
-
![]()
地元の方に聞いて行きました。伊邪那岐命、伊邪那美命という有名な方をお祀りした松林の中にある由緒正しい神社ですが、意外と地味な感じがしました。でもパワーはかなり強そうに思えます。
-
- Aoshima Jinja
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima 2-13-1
- Located in the center of Aoshima Island, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to Hori no mikoto, Toyotama-hime no mikoto, and Shiozutsu no ookami, known in widely in Japan through the Japanese myth called “Yamasachihiko, Umisahihiko.” The shrine’s grounds are the entire island of Aoshima, a designated Special Natural Monument; in ancient times, the general public was prohibited from setting foot on the sacred grounds of the island. Worshippers were freely allowed to visit the island starting in the Meiji period, and today it is visited by many asking for luck in love and marriage, easy childbirth, safe travels, and safety while driving. The grounds are lush with tropical plants and a distinct, equatorial pervades the island. A 10-minute walk from Aoshima Station.
-
- Tsumakirishima Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.531 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Takazakichoutsumagirishima 1560
- This shrine, located in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is famous as one of “Kirishima Rokusha Gongen” and enshrines the deity of “Izanagi-no-mikoto”. It is believed that your wishes will come true if you climb the “Oni Iwa Stairs” that continue after going through the torii gate without looking back. It is also said that the large approximately 1,000-year old camphor tree is a spiritually healing spot and is visited by many worshippers.
-
![]()
正月は、にぎわいます。普段は、あまり人気がなく、特に夜は暗くて怖いです。でも、正月の昼間でしたら、臨時の巫女さんもいるし、人も多くて活気があります。 コロナが流行する前でしたので、早くコロナが収束して安心して来年の正月は初詣できると良いと思います。
-
- Tsuma Shrine
-
![rating-image]()
4.022 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Saito-shi Tsuma 1
- "A 10-minute drive or three kilometers from the Saito Interchange on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway. Dedicated to the princess goddess Konohanasakuya-hime-no-Mikoto, the shrine's name appears in ancient ""Shoku Nihon Koki"" Japanese history text, as well as in the register of shrines in the ancient ""Engishiki"" law book. According to legend, Ninigi-no-Mikoto fell in love with the princess at first site and held a wedding ceremony, thus becoming known as a god of love and marriage, while the princess safely gave birth to triplets and in turn became known as a goddess of safe childbirth and childrearing. During the Koisai Festival held on July 7th, the wedding ceremony is recreated in an unusual ritual which has been conducted continuously for around five hundred years."
-
![]()
天照大神は孫のニニギノミコトを高天原から地上に遣わし（天孫降臨）、乱れた国を治めました。その妻が絶世の美女とされるコノハナサクヤヒメで、二人は日本で初めて結婚式を挙げたとされています。都萬神社にはこの神様が祀られているので、幸せを求める女性から篤く信仰されています。 境内には縁結びを求めてハート形の絵馬が奉納されていました。
-
- Tsuno-jinja Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Koyuguntsunochou Kawakita 13294
- This is a shrine located in Tsuno Town, Koyu County. The shrine has a very long history, as it was founded six years before of the enthronement of Emperor Jimmu, who was the first emperor of Japan and Onamuchi-no-mikoto is the main deity. The god Daikoku-sama is enshrined here so it is said that the shrine is good for marriage and flourishing posterity, healing illness, and prosperity in business. There are festivals in August and December. A mikoshi (portable shrine) is paraded around in the summer festival in August, and Kagura (Shinto music and dancing) is performed in the winter festival in December.
-
- Aratate-jinja Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 667
- According to legend, this is the place where Sarutahiko no Mikoto and Ame no Uzume no Mikoto were married and lived. Because the shrine was hastily made from rough wood, it was given this name. Many people visit this shrine to pray for matchmaking, and because Sarutahiko no Mikoto is a patron god of the arts, it is also visited by entertainers.
-
- Kushifuru Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 713
- This shrine is said to be the where the grandson of the sun goddess descended to earth, and worships the deity of Kushifuru-no-mine. Originally, it was the sacred mountain of Kushifuru, but now it is dedicated to the main deity of “Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandchild of Amaterasu”. In addition, sumo wrestling is performed as part of Shinto harvest festivities on the 16th of October every year during the autumn Thanksgiving Festival.
-
- Kanematsu Honen Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Ebinoshi Kurishita 757-10
- "“Honen”, known as a heavy drinker of shochu Japanese liquor and strong Buddhism power is enshrined at this shrine. It is also known as “Shochu Honen” or “Ichigon Saa”. The shrine is visited by many worshipers and large festivals are held every spring and autumn equinox. During the ""Kanematsu Honen Festival"", drum dances and other local folk entertainment are performed."
-
- Misaki-jinja Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Kasama City, Miyazaki Prefecture
- This shrine is located at the very end of Cape Toi and is said to have been established in 708. It is worshipped by those in the fishing and shipping industries and is known as the god of marriage and safety at sea. The shrine is located in a precipitous cliff, and the surrounding area is a natural forest of cycads, designated nationally as a special natural monument.
-
- Kirishima Higashi-jinja Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Kamogawa Kogenmachi Nishihara Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture
- This shrine is located about 500 meters above sea level in Takaharu Town, Nishimorokata County, Miyazaki Prefecture. The shrine enshrines the deities of Izanagi-no-mikoto and Izanami-no-mikoto and is also famous for one of “Kirishima Rokusha Gongen”. There are spiritual spots in the forest surrounded precinct such as the dragon spring “Oshihoi”, located near the Torii Gate, and the Sakaki sapling next to the main hall.
-
- Kasumi Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishimorokataguntakaharuchou Ushirokawauchi 1553-1
- This shrine is located at Kasumigaoka in Takaharu Town, Nishimorokata County, Miyazaki Prefecture and is dedicated to the deity of “Onamuchi-no-mikoto”. The long staircase leading from the torii gate is a feature of the shrine, and the grounds offer beautiful scenery in each of the four seasons. Worshipping at the shrine is believed to bring good fortune and business prosperity, and it is also said that being able to see the “white snake” in the rocks behind the shrine brings good luck.
-
- Sano Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishimorokataguntakaharuchou Kamamuta 117
- A Shinto shrine which records state was established in the land where Emperor Jinmu was born during the reign of Japan's fifth emperor, Emperor Kosho. According to one theory, it is the oldest shrine in the old castle town area. The shrine is primarily dedicated to Emperor Jinmu and derives its name from his childhood name (Sano-no-Mikoto). The approach to the shrine, lined with beautiful cedar trees, is said to be the longest perfectly straight shrine road in the country. The shrine was later relocated to its current location, and it is believed that the Ojibaru Shrine subordinate shrine, which is located around a kilometer west and enshrines a stone said to grant worshippers safe childbirth, is located where Sano Shrine originally stood.
-
- Hayakawa Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Saito-shi Minamikata 183-2
- "This Shinto shrine stands some six kilometers north of downtown Saito City. The shrine's principle god is Seoritsuhime-no-Mikoto, but the shrine is also dedicated to four gods of purification. It is believed that seven waterfalls with names such as ""Man Falls,"" ""Woman Falls,"" and ""Snake Falls"" were located in the area in ancient times, and it is said that what is now called Ryujin (""Dragon God"") Falls located near the main shrine building was once ""Snake Falls."" In turn, it is believed that the shrine's unique method of prayer, which involves visitors making an offering of an egg, is derived from the ancient practice of worshiping the dragon gods of the seven waterfalls. The shrine sees many international visitors. Famously, praying to the shrine is said to grant such benefits as peace and prosperity in the household, success in academic endeavors, luck in passing any and all exams, and the exorcism of evil and unlucky influences."
-
- Shiiba Itsukushima Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Higashiusuki-gun Shiibason Shimofukura 1822
- This Shinto shrine is situated on a small rise overlooking the surrounding village. Known as the Itsukushima Daimyojin since ancient times, the shrine is believed to grant traffic safety and protection from evil, and to provide protection to women. The shrine is dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, one of the three goddesses of the Munakata Sanjo-shin; and Susano'o-no-Mikoto, younger brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu-omikami. The current shrine building was rebuilt in 1996 thanks to reverent parishioners. It is said the shrine was built by Nasu Munehisa to house the ritually transferred spirit of the god of Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, land of the Taira clan, after he had destroyed the clan in the Battle of Dan-no-ura and felt pity upon seeing the remnants of the once mighty family.
-
- Yowara Shrine
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Nangocho Yowara
- The beautiful vermilion-lacquered main shrine building is in the yatsumune-zukuri style, and together with the bell tower, has been designated an important cultural property of Obi Prefecture. The "Treasure Museum," located nearby, exhibits and stores about 90 items, including ancient documents and crowns handed down in the shrine, and is open to all visitors free of charge.
Miyazaki Areas
An unmissable highlight of Kyushu, Miyazaki prefecture satisfies nature lovers with its dramatic gorges cut out of rugged cliffs, leading into waterfalls and beaches of green-blue water popular among surfers. Takachiho Gorge in the north of the prefecture tells a tale of centuries-old Japanese mythology in a fantastic setting, allowing visitors to explore the waters by boat before heading up to the cave at the Awano Iwato Shrine, where the sun goddess was said to have hidden, plunging the world into darkness.
Miyazaki Photo Album
Best of Miyazaki
Travel guide top page
A list of itineraries
A list of articles
A list of spots
Photo AlbumSearch by Region
-
- Hokkaido / Tohoku
- Hokkaido
- Aomori
- Iwate
- Miyagi
- Akita
- Yamagata
- Fukushima
-
- Kanto
- Ibaraki
- Tochigi
- Gunma
- Saitama
- Chiba
- Tokyo
- Kanagawa
-
- Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
- Niigata
- Toyama
- Ishikawa
- Fukui
- Yamanashi
- Nagano
-
- Tokai
- Gifu
- Shizuoka
- Aichi
- Mie
-
- Kinki
- Shiga
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Hyogo
- Nara
- Wakayama
-
- Chugoku
- Tottori
- Shimane
- Okayama
- Hiroshima
- Yamaguchi
-
- Shikoku
- Tokushima
- Kagawa
- Ehime
- Kochi
-
- Kyushu / Okinawa
- Fukuoka
- Saga
- Nagasaki
- Kumamoto
- Oita
- Miyazaki
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa
