Udo Jingu Shrine (Sea Cave)
A Shinto shrine built entirely inside a sea cave on a cliff above crashing Pacific waves. Access via steep stone steps carved into the cliff face. Buy mudball offerings and throw them into a rock.
1.5 hours
Free
6:00–18:00 (Apr–Sep); 6:00–17:00 (Oct–Mar)
Year-round; dramatic in winter storms
90 min by bus from Miyazaki Station
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Entire shrine built inside a dramatic sea cave
- 2
Buy lucky mudballs (undama) to toss into a hollow rock
- 3
Cliff steps carved into rock descending to crashing waves
Local Tips
The shrine is built inside a sea cave on a cliff above the Pacific — the approach by stone staircase down the cliff face is part of the experience. The 'undama' clay balls tossed underarm into a hollow rock below (men with right hand, women left) bring luck — a quirky and fun ritual. The surrounding coastline is wild and dramatic. Combine with Cape Toi Wild Horses and Sun Messe Nichinan for a full southern Miyazaki day.
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