Travel in Miyazaki · 宮崎県
Udo Shrine
Udo Shrine · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮 · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
Udo Shrine's main sanctuary is inside a cave in a seaside cliff. You descend the stairs to visit it, then walk back uphill.
Visitor information
Admission
Shrine visits are free. Undama stones, prayers, shrine items, and other services may cost extra; check when using them.
Opening hours
The shrine opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. The official tourism guide lists no annual closing days. Follow your visit date's information for event or weather changes.
What to see at Udo Shrine · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
A cave sanctuary below the cliff
Descend into the cave in the seaside cliff to visit the main sanctuary. You need to climb back up afterward, so allow for the return walk as well as the shrine visit.
How to get to Udo Shrine · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
Take an Obi-bound bus from Miyazaki Station and get off at Udo-Jingu. The official tourism guide lists about 90 minutes on the bus and, under normal conditions, about a 10-minute walk from the stop to the shrine. Restrictions may change that walking route and estimate; check the latest notice for the detour. Confirm the return bus and segment fare too. Reaching the main sanctuary involves stairs down into the cave.
Udo tourism access guide Official access-restriction notice Miyazaki coastal timetable effective October 1, 2026
Visit tips
Parking access notice dated September 7, 2026
The operator's September 7, 2026 notice directs visitors to tourist parking because the access roads to lots 1 and 2 are closed. The approximately 20-minute walk from tourist parking to the main sanctuary is one way; the shrine visit and return are extra. The notice gives no reopening date, so check follow-up information for your travel date.
Questions about Udo Shrine · Udo Jingu · 鵜戸神宮
Do I still need to walk to Udo's main sanctuary if taking the bus?
Yes. You walk to the sanctuary after getting off the bus. The official tourism guide's approximately 10-minute walk from Udo-Jingu stop is for normal access. Restrictions may change the route, so follow the latest notice and allow for the stairs down to the sanctuary and back.
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- Udo access and opening information ·
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- Udo tourism access guide ·
- Official access-restriction notice ·
- Miyazaki coastal timetable effective October 1, 2026 ·
- Regular-route timetable revision on October 1 ·
- October 12 event cancellations and detours ·
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