A must-visit Udo Jingu Shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan: a shrine in a cliff cave

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Udo Jingu Shrine in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is the only shrine whose main hall is built in a cliff cave. I had always thought it was beautiful when I saw it in travel books, and now I have finally been able to visit Japan to see it in person. Udo Jingu Shrine is full of Japanese mythology. It is said to be the place where the sea goddess Princess Toyotama-hime gave birth to her son. Toyotama-hime's son was the father of Japan's first emperor, Emperor Jimmu. It is a shrine that blesses safe childbirth and the safety of children. Udo Jingu Shrine is a shrine with the theme of marriage. Write your love wishes on the rabbit ema and hang it on the ema stand nearby, hoping that your wishes will come true! 📍Address: 3232 Miyaura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan Japan〒887-0101 Miyazaki Prefecture, Nichinan, Miyaura 3232 🕰️Business hours: April to September 6am to 7pm; October to March 7am to 6pm (open all year round) Public transportation: About 15 minutes by bus from JR Ibi Station By car: About 60 minutes by car from Miyazaki city