Aoshima Shrine

Overview

Aoshima Shrine, located in Aoshima, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is renowned for its blessings in matchmaking. This historically significant shrine has long been a place of faith for locals. The grounds feature a sacred main hall and an ema hall (where votive pictures are hung), said to grant wishes. Aoshima is a small island, approximately 1.5km in circumference, known as a power spot. Blessed with abundant nature, it boasts subtropical vegetation, including the bishōju palm, creating a tropical atmosphere. Access to Aoshima Shrine is via the Yayoi Bridge, spanning to the island. Once across, the shrine emerges, enveloped by the azure sea and lush greenery, truly exuding a sacred ambiance. Aoshima Shrine is also the setting for the myth of "Urashima Taro," where the sea deity and the princess Toyotamahime are said to have united, making it a popular destination for those seeking good fortune in love and marital harmony. While visiting Aoshima Shrine, explore the surrounding attractions. The "Oni no sentakuita" (Devil's Washboard) rock formations, shaped by erosion from seawater, offer tide pools to explore at low tide, where you might even find sea glass and shells. Aoshima Beach Park provides a quintessential tropical resort feel with its white sand and clear blue waters. Numerous restaurants serving delicious Miyazaki cuisine and souvenir shops are also located near Aoshima Shrine.