Omi Shrine at Umagase

大御神社

4.5Est. 60Hyuga, Kyushu

Overview

Sun-goddess shrine on 15-million-year-old volcanic rock, with a natural cross-shaped sea formation.

Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, this shrine sits on a volcanic rock pillar formed by underwater pyroclastic flow 15 million years ago. The adjacent Sea-Cruz rock formation, a natural cross shape carved by erosion, has become a pilgrimage spot, and the nearby Umagase cliffs are the tallest sea cliffs on the Nichinan coast. The shrine's torii frames a striking Pacific Ocean panorama at sunrise.

Practical info

Japanese name: 大御神社
Nearest station: Nobeoka Station (30 min bus)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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