Travel in Miyazaki
Udo Shrine
Udo Shrine · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
Udo Shrine’s main sanctuary is inside a cave in the seaside cliffs. You descend steps to worship in the cave and climb back up afterwards.
Visitor information
Admission
Worship in the grounds is free. Undama throwing stones, prayers, amulets and other items may cost extra; check when using them.
Opening hours
The shrine opens at 06:00 and closes at 18:00. Official tourism information lists no annual closing days. Follow the visit date’s notices for changes due to events or weather.
What to see at Udo Shrine
The cave sanctuary below the cliffs
Descend into the cave in the seaside cliffs to worship at the main sanctuary. You need to climb back up the steps afterwards, so leave time for the return walk as well as worship.
How to get to Udo Shrine
Take a bus towards Obi from Miyazaki Station and get off at Udo-Jingu. Official tourism guidance lists about 90 minutes on the bus and, under normal conditions, about 10 minutes on foot from the stop to the shrine. Access restrictions may change that route and walking time, so check the latest notice for the detour. Check return buses and section fares too. Steps descend into the cave to reach the main sanctuary.
Udo tourism access information Official restriction notice Miyazaki coastal timetable effective 2026-10-01
Before you visit
Parking access restriction notice dated 7 September 2026
In its 7 September 2026 notice, the operator directed visitors to the visitor car park because the access roads to car parks 1 and 2 were restricted. The roughly 20-minute walk from the visitor car park to the main sanctuary is one way; worship and the return walk take additional time. The notice gives no reopening date, so check subsequent information for your travel date.
Questions about Udo Shrine
Do I still need to walk to Udo’s sanctuary if I take the bus?
Yes. After getting off the bus, you need to walk to the main sanctuary. Official tourism guidance gives about 10 minutes from Udo-Jingu bus stop under normal access conditions. The route may change during restrictions, so follow the latest notice and allow for steps down to the sanctuary and back up.
Official sources
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- Udo access and opening ·
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- Official restriction notice ·
- Miyazaki coastal timetable effective 2026-10-01 ·
- Regular-route timetable revision on 1 October ·
- Event-related service suspensions and diversions on 12 October ·
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