Hidden gems in Miyazaki Prefecture

Hidden Gems of Miyazaki

Miyazaki’s coastline and mountains hold spiritual sites and natural landmarks defined by the region's unique geology. This collection features Udo-jingu, a shrine built inside a seaside cave, and Aoshima Shrine, situated on an island surrounded by the "Devil's Washboard" basalt formations. Further south, Cape Toi provides a habitat for wild Misaki horses, a breed that has lived freely on these grassy hills for centuries. The list also includes the secluded Kushima Shrine and the mountain wilderness of Tonoiwa.