Discover the best top things to do in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan including Udo Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima Island, Nichinan Coast, Amano Iwato Shrine, Amano Yasugawara, Saitobaru Park, Manai Falls, Toi, Aoshima Shrine.
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4.5 based on 621 reviews
This shrine is located inside a big cave at waterfront connected with entrance with a long staircase which makes this shrine worth visiting.
4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
Nice walk along the gorge from Mihashi to Shinbashi Bridge with lovely autumn colours along the route. The waterfall beside Mihashi Bridge is pretty, but not very spectacular. Quite interesting to see how the river has carved a route through the basalt columns of the gorge. Note that there are quite a number of stairs along the route, with no slopes for wheelchairs or prams. Parking beside Mihashi Bridge is most convenient, but is very limited. Do come early.
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Saw this is a guidebook and decided we must go. So happy we did. The whole community has a great laid back surfer vibe. The gardens in the town are beautiful. Countless people came up to us to have a quick chat. Wish we had stayed a night there. The washboard is fantastic. Such a unique and interesting formation that carries on down the coast for miles. This is the easiest spot to stop and have a look at. As others have done, we timed our visit for low tide to get the best effect. Daytrip from Miyazaki-shi. The temple on the island has a very lovely garden area tucked into the centre. Very interesting. Really enjoyed our day there.
4.5 based on 387 reviews
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 the priests opens the gate behind the shrine so we can view the actual cave (speaks only in Japanese). Leaving the shrine, walk 5 mins down the road to the entrance to a serene river & a different cave. Here there are multiple pagodas. Without any other information, I believe these may represent stone pagados built near other riverbeds, to prevent dead children being taken into hell or the underworld, a pre-Buddhist myth.
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Located just 3 minute walk from the Amano-Iwato shrine, past cafes, descend the steps, over a stone bridge & listen to the sound of the gentle river flowing through a highly spiritual place. Even though the cave at the end is not the one that Amaterasu hid in (that can be viewed from lookout behind the shrine (viewing on hour & half hour) it is spectacular because of the plethora of stone pagodas. Without explanation, I believe these may symbolize pagodas built by lost/dead children (or their parents) at a Sai no Kawara, a riverbed which leads to hell. It is said an ogre keeps knocking down the pagodas but a Bodhisattva shields pagodas & the children to avoid hell.
4.0 based on 650 reviews
Amazing and peaceful. Well worth a short regional train ride from Miyazaki to visit Aoshima, the village, the gardens and the walk to this island shrine. Nothing short of wonderful.
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