Miyazaki travel
Udo Jingu
Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
Udo Jingu's main sanctuary sits inside a cave in the seaside cliffs. Descend the stairs to worship inside, then climb back out.
Visitor information
Admission
Worship in the grounds is free. Undama balls, prayers and shrine items may cost extra; check when using them.
Opening hours
The shrine opens at 06:00 and closes at 18:00. Official tourism guidance lists no regular closures throughout the year. Follow your date's notices for changes due to events or weather.
What to see at Udo Jingu
A cave sanctuary below the cliffs
Descend into a cave in the seaside cliffs to worship at the main sanctuary. You will need to climb back up the stairs, so allow time for the return walk as well as worship.
How to get to Udo Jingu
Take an Obi-bound bus from Miyazaki Station and get off at Udo-Jingu. Official tourism guidance lists about 90 minutes on the bus, then about 10 minutes on foot under normal conditions. Access restrictions may change that route and walking guidance, so check the latest diverted walk in official notices. Confirm the return bus and segment fare. Reaching the main sanctuary requires stairs down into the cave.
Udo tourism access guidance Official restriction notice Miyazaki coastal timetable from 1 October 2026
Before you visit
Parking-access restriction notice dated 7 September 2026
The operator's 7 September 2026 notice directs visitors to the tourist car park because the access road to car parks 1 and 2 is closed. About 20 minutes from the tourist car park to the main sanctuary is a one-way walk; worship and returning take additional time. The notice gives no reopening date, so check follow-up guidance for your travel date.
Questions about Udo Jingu
Do you still need to walk to Udo Jingu's sanctuary when arriving by bus?
Yes. You must walk from the bus stop to the main sanctuary. Official tourism guidance gives about 10 minutes from Udo-Jingu stop under normal conditions. Restrictions may change the route, so follow the latest notice and allow for descending and climbing the sanctuary stairs.
Official sources
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- Udo access and opening ·
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- Udo tourism access guidance ·
- Official restriction notice ·
- Miyazaki coastal timetable from 1 October 2026 ·
- Local-route timetable changes from 1 October ·
- 12 October event suspension and diversion notice ·
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