Shrines in Miyazaki

Miyazaki Prefecture is home to 26 unique shrines, including Kuroo Shrine and Kirishima Higashi Shrine. These sacred sites offer a glimpse into local spiritual traditions.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Kuroo Shrine

Kuroo Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kuroo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities, offering unique statues and monume...

Kirishima Higashi Shrine

Kirishima Higashi Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

This shrine, rebuilt in 1722, is in an ancient forest and has a legendary spear.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Ancient Sumiyoshi Shrine, original of all Sumiyoshi, offers a glimpse into Japan's maritime and...

Shiiba Itsukushima Shrine

Shiiba Itsukushima Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

A historic shrine founded in 1204 by a samurai, hosting a major festival that commemorates the H...

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Shiratori Shrine, founded in 959, is worth visiting for its unique architecture and connection t...

Aratate Shrine

Aratate Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Aratate Shrine venerates deities of matrimonial bliss and guidance, drawing visitors seeking goo...

Hayakawa Shrine (Saito)

Hayakawa Shrine (Saito)

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Hayakawa Shrine is a peaceful site dedicated to four deities, featuring unique architectural sty...

Kirishimamine Shrine

Kirishimamine Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kirishimamine Shrine: an ancient mountain shrine with unique statues, worth visiting for its his...

Miyazaki Gokoku Shrine

Miyazaki Gokoku Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Miyazaki Gokoku Shrine honors those who served Japan, a peaceful stop near Miyazaki Jingu.

Ōmi-jinjya

Ōmi-jinjya

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Ōmi-jinjya is a shrine with Japan's largest sanzareishi group and unique geology.

Ōtsuka Hachiman-jinja Shrine

Ōtsuka Hachiman-jinja Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Otsuka Hachiman Shrine, founded in the 9th century, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese histo...

Amanoiwato Shrine

Amanoiwato Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

This shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, Japan's primary divinity, and offers a view of he...

Aoshima Shrine

Aoshima Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Aoshima Shrine, on a sacred island, is worth visiting for its unique rock formations and histori...

Eda Shrine

Eda Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Eda Shrine is an ancient religious site in Miyazaki, historically linked to Japanese mythology a...

Kanbashira-gū

Kanbashira-gū

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kanbashira-gū is a historic Shinto shrine founded in 1026, dedicated to important deities.

Kota Shrine

Kota Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kota Shrine is a historic shrine in Miyazaki City, known for its rare mid-Muromachi period archi...

Kushifuru Shrine

Kushifuru Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kushifuru Shrine honors Ninigi, a deity believed to have descended here to rule Japan, making it...

Mikado Shrine

Mikado Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Mikado Shrine: ancient site in Miyazaki with important cultural properties and a historic festiv...

Sano Shrine

Sano Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Sano Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Emperor Jinmu, offering a glimpse into ancient Japan...

Takachiho Shrine

Takachiho Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Takachiho Shrine is an ancient, high-ranked Shinto shrine with cultural properties and ties to J...

Tsuma Shrine

Tsuma Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Tsuma Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime, known as the birthplace of sa...

Tsuno Shrine

Tsuno Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Tsuno Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine with a revered camphor tree, easily accessible by train...

Miyamizu Shrine

Miyamizu Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Miyamizu Shrine is a village shrine with a history tied to local legends and mergers.

Kushima Shrine

Kushima Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Kushima Shrine offers ancient artifacts and sacred trees, dedicated to a key deity.

Udo Jingū

Udo Jingū

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Udo Jingū is a shrine where visitors throw clay pebbles for good luck and wishes to come true.

Miyazaki Jingū

Miyazaki Jingū

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

Miyazaki Jingū is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Japan's first emperor, featuring unique...

Kawaminami Gokoku Shrine

Kawaminami Gokoku Shrine

MIYAZAKI · SHRINE

A shrine dedicated to war dead, marking the birthplace of Japan's Army Airborne Paratrooper Unit...

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