Udo Shrine Standing in a Cave! Photo Spot with Breathtaking Views

Located along the southern coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, 鵜戸神宮(Udo Shrine) is a unique shrine with its main hall built inside a cliffside cave! The vibrant red building contrasts beautifully with the blue ocean, making it a perfect photogenic spot. Nearby, you'll find “八丁坂(Hacchōzaka),” a series of 800-meter-long stone steps, and seven life-sized Moai statues, offering even more photo-worthy spots.

Mystical Morning Sun Shines Through! A Stunning Photo Spot
"Un-dama" Challenge! Will Your Wish Come True?
Ochi-chi-iwa: A Stone for Safe Childbirth and Healthy Growth of Children
Take Home Memories of Udo Shrine! Cute Amulet Souvenirs

Mystical Morning Sun Shines Through! A Stunning Photo Spot

Udo Shrine, facing the Pacific Ocean, offers beautiful photo spots from every angle! One of the most breathtaking views is from the 玉橋(Bridge named “Tamabashi”), in front of the 50-step staircase leading to the main hall. At sunrise, the morning sun shines through the main shrine building inside the cave, creating a mystical scene.

"Un-dama" Challenge! Will Your Wish Come True?

If you successfully roll a small clay stone called “Un-dama (lucky ball)” from the plaza in front of the main hall into a stone shaped like a turtle's shell called “Kame-ishi (Stone in the shape of a turtle),” along the coast, your wish is said to come true! The “Un-dama” can also be taken home as a charm or souvenir.

Ochi-chi-iwa: A Stone for Safe Childbirth and Healthy Growth of Children

The “おちちいわ(Ochi-chi-iwa)” is located in a cave. It is a rock shaped like a breast. According to legend, when the princess of the Dragon Palace (Ryugu-jo) had to return to the sea after giving birth, she left with her two breasts attached. The ”おちちあめ(Ochi-chi-a-me)," a candy containing minerals made from water dripping from the "Ochi-chi-iwa," is a popular souvenir.

Take Home Memories of Udo Shrine! Cute Amulet Souvenirs

A recommended souvenir from Udo Shrine is a miniature replica of the main hall. When you look into the cave, you can see the main shrine and relive your memories of Udo Jingu. There are also many other cute amulets, including a lucky rabbit amulet to bring you good luck!