Miyazaki Masjid
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Miyazaki Jingu Shrine
宮崎神宮
Miyazaki Jingu is the most visited shrine in Miyazaki City. It is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, known in legend as Japan's first emperor. The shrine buildings stand in a quiet, green forest, reached by an approach with vermilion torii gates. In autumn, its Grand Festival includes a procession.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The gate opens at 6:00 and closes at 17:30 (October–April) or 18:30 (May–September).
- Admission
Entry is free.
- Getting there
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Miyazaki Jingu Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Free parking for 300 cars.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- You can spend a few hours strolling around the shrine grounds.
- The grounds include three shrines and several red torii gates along a forest path; visitors may simply walk and look around.
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Miyazaki and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Miyazaki
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:01
- Sunrise06:34
- Dhuhr12:00
- Asr15:00
- Maghrib17:22
- Isha18:45
Times are calculated for Miyazaki City. Times may differ elsewhere in Miyazaki.
Places to pray near Miyazaki Jingu Shrine
Halal food near Miyazaki Jingu Shrine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kanko-miyazaki.jp, japan.travel