Udo Jingu Shrine: Mysterious Kudarimiya Enshrined on a Cliff in Nichinan│Miyazaki Japan

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”Udo Jingu Shrine” is a shrine located on a cliff in Nichinan City, which attracts visitors with its mysterious atmosphere and beautiful natural scenery.

The experience of visiting the shrine as a “kudarimiya” while the waves of the Hyuga Sea echo in the rocky caves will make you feel something special.

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Overview and features of Udo Jingu

Udo Jingu Shrine, located in Nichinan City, is a shrine with a mysterious atmosphere.

It is known as “Kadarimiya”, which is rare for a shrine because it is enshrined halfway up a cliff and the main shrine is enshrined in a sea cave.

It is a power spot that many people visit because of its magnificent natural scenery and historical value.

What is “Kudarimiya”?

A rare style where the shrine is at the end of the stairs.

It is a unique structure that enshrines a god at the bottom (generally, there is a shrine at the top of the stairs).

Together with Gunma’s Nukisaki Shrine and Kumamoto’s Kusakabe Yoshimi Shrine, it is said to be one of Japan’s three major kudarimiya shrines.

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桜門

Sakuramon gate in front of the descending stairs leading to the main hall.

It is a scenic spot with a beautiful contrast between the vivid vermilion gate and the blue sea.

Main shrine

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Udo Jingu shrine is characterized by its vivid main shrine inside a cave.

In addition to being a “Kudarimiya”, the main shrine inside the cave has a unique atmosphere.

information about Udo Jingu Shrine

InfoUdo Shrine
Location
 3232 Miyaura, Nichinan City,
 Miyazaki Prefecture
Business hours
 6:00~18:00
Parking lot
 Parking available
Inquiries
 Tel:0987-29-1001
Website
 www.udojingu.or.jp/
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