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The shrine which stands on a holy island covered with tropical plants.
Aoshima is a small island of 1.5km in circumference, which is connected with a 150m-long bridge to the main island. The whole island is Aoshima Shrine’s ground. As a holy island, no one was allowed to visit here. The whole premises are covered with areca trees and other sub-tropical plants in a very Miyazaki-like tropical scenery.
The historical shrine was built before AD 820, which is said to be the stage of the legend of Umisachihiko and Yamasachihiko. Yamasachihiko, who is Hikohohodemi no Mikoto, and his wife, Toyotamahime no Mikoto, are enshrined. A multitude from the prefecture and beyond visit this power spot for romance.
Go see the famous wave-shaped rocks “Devil's Washboard” which surround the island.
Those rocks and plants are designated as Japan’s natural monuments. Of more than 200 species, 27 are tropical or sub-tropical plants. The island is also designated as a national special natural monument of tropical and sub-tropical plants’ habitat.
You can enjoy marine activities such as sea kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the beach, and the neighborhood has lots of tour spots. Take a whole day and relax here.
“Devil's Washboard” which surrounds the island
Within the shrine, exhostic plants grow
Aerial view of Aoshima
From the beach, it does not take long to Aoshima over Yayoi Bridge
The main hall of Aoshima Shrine
神社周圍的景色，如碧綠的海水和巍峨的岩石，與神社本身的古樸和雅致形成了和諧的對比，感受到一種寧靜和神聖的氛圍。
青島神社主要是求姻緣，御守分男生和女生不同還蠻特別的。
特殊的海岸地形，除了有戲水的人潮還有乘風追浪的衝浪客。
神宮蓋在小島上要過橋才能到達，旁邊海浪拍打形成鬼的洗衣板很特別的地形，公車班次少交通沒有很方便。
