Shinto shrine
Udo Jingū
鵜戸神宮（うどじんぐう）
Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture
A shrine facing the Nichinan coast in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, whose vermilion shrine buildings stand inside a cave that opens toward the sea. The chief enshrined kami is Hikonagisatake Ukayafukiaezu no Mikoto, and the shrine is affectionately called "Udo-san."
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: Hikonagisatake Ukayafukiaezu no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, Toyotamahime no Mikoto, the daughter of the sea kami who married Yamasachihiko, came to this place to give birth, and the child was born while a birthing hut was being built in the sacred cave; that child is the chief enshrined kami. The cave surrounding the shrine buildings is a sacred place said to be the site of the chief kami's birthing hut. The main sanctuary is a prefecture-designated building, and the surrounding "Udo" is designated a Place of Scenic Beauty of the nation.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 鵜戸神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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