Udo Jingu Shrine
鵜戸神宮
Udo Jingu is a shrine on a cape in Nichinan, on the southern coast of Miyazaki. Its main hall stands inside a cave on the cape, surrounded by rocks beaten by strong waves. Visitors walk down steps toward the sea to reach the cave. Throwing small pebbles into a sacred rock here is said to bring luck.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The gate is open 6:00–18:00.
- Admission
Entry to the grounds is free.
- Getting there
About 45 minutes by car from Miyazaki Airport, or about 1 hour 30 minutes by Miyazaki Kotsu bus from JR Miyazaki Station, then about a 10-minute walk.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Free parking for 400 cars.
- There are steps and rocky areas, so wear shoes with good grip.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The main shrine is inside a seaside cave below the cliff. You reach it by going down a flight of steps.
- A popular custom here is to make a wish and throw small pebbles at a hole below the cliff. Taking part is optional; you can simply watch 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 Udo Jingu Shrine
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Udo Jingu Shrine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kanko-miyazaki.jp, japan.travel