Miyazaki (宮崎県)

Getting to Aoshima Shrine

From JR Miyazaki Station (宮崎駅)

Take a JR Nichinan Line train (日南線) serving Aoshima (青島駅). Check for a change at Minami-Miyazaki (南宮崎駅) on your departure. From Aoshima Station, walk toward the sea and cross the footbridge to the island.

Miyazaki Station, East Exit (宮崎駅 東口)

• JR Nichinan Line 日南線

  JR Kyushu map uses green for its conventional lines. Confirm Aoshima (青島) on the stop list.

Three stops in order

1. 1. Aoshima Shrine (青島神社)

   Cross the footbridge to the shrine. At low tide, look for the ridged Devil’s Washboard (鬼の洗濯板) formations beside the island from the bridge or shore.

   Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Aoshima Shrine access and visitor information

2. 2. Miyakoh Botanic Garden Aoshima (宮交ボタニックガーデン青島)

   Cross back to the mainland and visit the subtropical garden. Check the glasshouse schedule if you’re going to see the plants indoors.

   Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Visit Miyazaki’s botanic garden guide

3. 3. Aoshima Beach Park (青島ビーチパーク)

   Finish at the beach for a drink or a break by the water. From there, return inland to Aoshima Station.

   Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Visit Miyazaki’s beach park guide

Check the return train and the tide before you go. The rock shelves can be slippery.

Transport and visitor information checked 14 November 2026.