Travel in Miyazaki
Aoshima Shrine
Aoshima Shrine · 青島神社
Aoshima Shrine is an island shrine reached across Yayoi Bridge. Cross with sea views, visit the shrine and walk to the original shrine surrounded by palms.
Explore the coast around the shrine to extend your island walk.
Official sources Aoshima Shrine operator Official Aoshima Shrine visitor information
Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary shrine visits are free. The Hyuga Shinwakan requires separate admission; check its fee in the official guidance linked below.
Opening hours
Shrine visit hours run from 06:00 until sunset. Closing changes by season; item counter hours differ from shrine visit hours.
What to see at Aoshima Shrine
From Yayoi Bridge to the original shrine
Enter the island across Yayoi Bridge with views of the sea. After the shrine visit, walk to the original shrine surrounded by palms.
How to get to Aoshima Shrine
Take the JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki to Aoshima. Cross Yayoi Bridge on the approximately 800 m/10-minute walk to the shrine. Coastal paths include sand and slopes; check available routes in advance if you need to avoid stairs or sand. By car, use local Aoshima tourist parking because the shrine has no dedicated car park. Follow the chosen car park's guidance for entrances, fees and walking access to the shrine.
Visiting tips
Sandy paths and the return train
After exploring the coast, allow time to leave the island before sunset and return to the station. Check whether your return train reaches Miyazaki or terminates at Minami-Miyazaki. If coastal sand or slopes are difficult, check available paths before visiting.
Official Aoshima Shrine visitor information Aoshima return search
Questions about Aoshima Shrine
Where can I park when driving to Aoshima Shrine?
The shrine has no dedicated car park; use local Aoshima tourist parking. Entrances and fees vary, so read guidance for your chosen car park. After parking, walk across Yayoi Bridge to the shrine.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Aoshima Shrine operator ·
- Official Aoshima Shrine visitor information ·
- Date-specific southbound search from Miyazaki Station ·
- Aoshima return search ·
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