Shinto shrine
Aoshima Jinja
青島神社（あおしまじんじゃ）
Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture
A shrine on Aoshima in Miyazaki, where the whole island, about 1.5 km around, is its grounds. It enshrines three kami: Hikohohodemi no Mikoto, known as Yamasachihiko; his consort Toyotamahime no Mikoto; and Shiotsutsu no Ōkami.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Hikohohodemi no Mikoto, Toyotamahime no Mikoto, Shiotsutsu no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it is regarded as the site of the dwelling of Hikohohodemi no Mikoto when he returned from the palace of the sea god. When worship began here is not clear, but the provincial governor's inspection record "日向土産" states that Aoshima Daimyōjin was revered in the reign of Emperor Saga, and from the Muromachi period onward the Itō family, lords of the domain, are said to have taken charge of rebuilding the shrine buildings and other work.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Cars cannot travel from the Aoshima approach to the shrine buildings on the island, so visitors go on foot.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 青島神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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