【宮崎 ひとり旅】早朝から大ピンチ！ドタバタスタートの女ひとり旅｜青島神社｜宮崎旅行

【宮崎 ひとり旅】早朝から大ピンチ！ドタバタスタートの女ひとり旅｜青島神社｜宮崎旅行

Hello. This is Riepo. I’m heading to Miyazaki right now. Well, actually, I’m still in Kagoshima though. So, I booked my ticket late last night, and I was supposed to leave on a limited express train around 5 AM this morning, but I hadn’t withdrawn any cash. So I thought about withdrawing at a convenience store, but it was closed. Turns out it wasn’t 24-hour after all. I took a taxi here earlier, so I only have 1,000 yen left in cash. I have cards and e-money, but somehow without cash on hand, I feel uneasy. The ATM wasn’t open. Well, obviously, it’s 5 AM, so the drugstore isn’t open either. There’s a FamilyMart on the west side of the station too, so I thought maybe… and went to check. Sure enough, it was closed. Unbelievably, both the FamilyMart in front of the station and the one behind it were closed. Still 20 minutes left. Beyond the light of that “Bontan Candy” sign, I could see a Lawson and a FamilyMart. No ATM. Lawson opened at 8 AM. Purchased with e-money. Seems the Lawson ATM inside a nearby building is open. The salaryman walking ahead got startled by the noise and started running too Good. At least I got cash, so I can relax for now. This time, I used a Kyushu Net Ticket. When you book with a Kyushu Net Ticket, it’s 3,400 yen, whereas normally it’s 5,190 yen. So you should definitely book with a Net Ticket. Ah, now that I’ve caught my breath, Hello again. This is “Riepo.” I’m currently heading to Miyazaki. Well, it’s been a while since my last trip. Limited Express Kirishima No. 2, departing at 5:49 AM. Um, my seat is definitely 9A in Car 1, so is this it? I kinda feel like it’s not right, though. I was exhausted from running around like crazy, so I’ll eat a sandwich to take my motion sickness medicine. I got on Car 2 by mistake instead of Car 1. I’ll move seats. Wait, there weren’t any outlets here. I wondered if some cars just didn’t have them. Turns out it was Car 1 after all. There were outlets here like this. Wow, the sunrise view of Sakurajima from the window is beautiful. It really feels like “setting out on a journey.” Of all the scenery you see from trains, I like this coastal view the best. I could watch it forever. …And then I fell fast asleep. About 2 hours and 20 minutes after leaving Kagoshima. When the Oyodo River comes into view, it really feels like “We’re in Miyazaki.” It’s been about a year since I last came to Miyazaki. I think I came around a slightly chilly time last year. I remember last time I filmed in Miyazaki, I got sick at night
and had to cancel all my plans for the next day and just came back.
Last time too, I think I only slept for about two or three hours before leaving and ended up feeling sick, so this time
I was determined to be fully prepared. But in the end, I ended up leaving after only sleeping for two or three hours.
Same as before. The train I need to transfer to for Aoshima leaves at 8:00.
Um, it’s 8:09 now, so I’ll be leaving around 9:00. I only had a sandwich since there’s still about an hour left. I kinda want to grab something to eat. Station bar. Some British pub opened up. Did it open recently? Miyazaki Station Bar. Oh. They have sets for “quick drinks” and tasting sets, too. The food options at Amu Plaza Miyazaki seem to have increased since my last visit too. Did this used to be here? When eating this, I don’t think about calories. The classic souvenir: “What the heck is this? Daifuku” from “Okashi no Hidaka”. I’ll buy it on the way back. Oh yeah. Before going to Aoshima, I need to put this suitcase in the coin locker. Seems pretty open. The coin exchange machine is right next to it. If you’re talking about places open at this hour, it’s the station’s
Shia Toresu Best Coffee. Since it opens early in the morning, I rely on it for breakfast. I just ate a sandwich, but hey, this is just another stomach. Time to buy a ticket and head to the platform. Transfer to the Nichinan Line at Minami-Miyazaki Station, one stop ahead. 450 yen to Aoshima. The wind was pretty strong that day, and rain was forecast for the next day. That’s why I really wanted to visit Aoshima today. Somehow, the sky stayed overcast. Standing on an unfamiliar station platform, I started wondering, “Am I even on the right platform?” I got really anxious halfway through and kept double-checking. Okay, it’s right. No, is it really right? The trains going to Aoshima are surprisingly infrequent. There aren’t any between 8 and 9 o’clock. I’m curious about this 10 o’clock train called ‘Umiyuki Yama Yuki’. Is it one of those you have to reserve? It was pretty crowded for the morning, but I managed to get a seat. Changed to the Nichinan Line at Minami-Miyazaki Station. The platforms are directly across from each other, so it’s reassuring how smoothly the transfer goes. It’s pretty packed, almost crammed. Glad I left my suitcase behind. We also passed a station called Kodomo no Kuni Station along the way. I wonder if there are only about two Kodomo no Kuni Stations nationwide? This Kids’ Country Station seems to be named after a place like an amusement park called “Kids’ Country,” I wonder if it’s still operating? Kids’ Country I think I heard it changed from being an old-fashioned amusement park for kids. Before I knew it, we arrived at Aoshima Station. Since it’s an unmanned station, I handed my ticket to the station attendant when getting off. Oh, so this is Aoshima Station, I thought, staring blankly when the people around me started enthusiastically taking photos, so I hurriedly grabbed my camera too. The result is this. The train really stands out in the scenery, doesn’t it? Since Aoshima is such a super famous tourist spot, I thought the station building might be a bit bigger, but it had a surprisingly old-fashioned feel. Only the Aoshima sign was new, and the station building itself had a rather rustic charm, which was actually quite nice. And inside the station, there were coin lockers too. There were coin lockers here as well. I should’ve just stored my stuff here. Plus, it’s only
200 yen a day. Large ones and medium ones. There aren’t many, but 200 yen a day is ridiculously cheap, right? Alright, I started walking thinking I’d head out to see Aoshima. But something caught my eye on the left side of the station building. What is this? Haniwa? Huh? What is this? The plants beside the station are growing like crazy too. Maybe it’s thanks to the tropical climate. So, here’s a commemorative photo in front of Aoshima Station. Are there five tourist spots within walking distance from Aoshima Station? Number 4 is Aoshima Shrine, right? First, I want to go to Aoshima Shrine. It says “Oyster Hut.” Oyster Hut and Meat Hut? This is… a bike rental place. Oh. Maybe I’ll use it later. Luggage storage. Some people who look like tourists are walking ahead, I’ll try to follow them. Okay. I lost them. Smells like something good to eat. I wonder what it is. Huh. Spicy curry. They have drinks too. Maybe it’s a hotel. That area over there might be the Botanic Gardens. Probably. Or maybe not. I can see lots of plants. I got distracted and lost sight of the person walking ahead. Excuse me. Oh, excuse me. Is this the right way to Aoshima Shrine? Ah, yes. That pedestrian bridge over there—if you go all the way to the right, that’s Aoshima Shrine. I think I see a building that looks like a souvenir shop. Yep, it says “Miyako Botanic Garden Aoshima” next to it. Looks like you can get to the shrine by crossing this blue bridge and continuing on. It’s super blue. I wonder if it’s meant to evoke the sea. I’ll stop by later. Chilled soup, chicken nanban, hamburger steak chicken nanban… Mango juice, huh? They have rental bikes here too. I guess I’ll use these to get around Aoshima. Aoshima Shrine is in the middle of Aoshima Island, about 1.5km away, and apparently the whole island is the shrine grounds. The street leading to the approach is lined with souvenir shops like this, and even though it was still hot—early October— there were lots of shaved ice and soft serve. Lots of fruit. What’s this? Some really weird music started playing. Super weird but intriguing. Aoshima Beach Park? I wondered what it was and looked it up. Apparently, it used to be like a seaside hut that only opened in summer, but a few years ago, it changed into a place you can use year-round. Oh, that yellow postbox—the one you see all the time on Instagram and stuff. I heard if you send a letter from here, happiness will come your way. But come to think of it, that’s kind of weird, right? If you suddenly get a letter from a friend you don’t usually hang out with while they’re traveling, you’d probably start worrying, “Is this guy up to something weird?” It’s crazy rough, the waves are insane. Whoa,
that’s wild. Waves are
flying everywhere. Along the approach path, there was also an information board depicting the myth of “Umiyukihiko and Yamayukihiko.” I noticed everyone was looking down, searching for something, and then Apparently, if you pick up a shell of a Takara shell—a spiral shell shaped like a coffee bean—here and offer it during your visit, your wish will come true. I heard that if you can’t find a Takara shell, any shell you like will do. What you see now is commonly called the “Devil’s Washing Board.” It seems this shape was formed by erosion of uplifted rock from about 7 million years ago. Come to think of it, I was often called a “washboard” back in my student days too. While reminiscing about that, we arrived at Aoshima Shrine in no time. “Kannyūso,” I suppose. Prince Shōtoku apparently ate it too. Ah, this haniwa—isn’t it the same one buried in the grass at the station earlier? Huh? Toyotama-hime. Ah, this is the god’s… This one is Yamato-takeru. There’s even a “Cat Guardian” charm, which cat lovers will appreciate. The goshuin stamps come in three types: “Mythology Limited,” “Seasonal Limited,” and “Standard.” I chose this seasonal stamp. You leave your stamp request first, then proceed to worship. The exact founding date of Aoshima Shrine isn’t clear, but it seems to be much older than the Heian period. It seems to have over 1000 years of history. Inside the grounds, there’s this really unusual omikuji. This is the “Yo-Yo Omikuji” And this is the “Gyoza Fortune Slip.” You grab it with chopsticks, apparently. Speaking of which… Come to think of it, Miyazaki is famous for its gyoza, right? I only put in 100 yen as an offering, but I was trying to film myself praying really intensely when I pointed the camera at myself. The camera was pointing the wrong way, and I ended up filming a stranger. Right next to the shrine grounds, on the right side, is the path leading to the original site of Aoshima Shrine. The path leading to the original shrine. Wish-making ema plaques are lined up in rows. Hmm, Hinatazaka46. They’re idols, aren’t they? I think I heard they have some connection to Miyazaki and started coming here. After walking down a jungle-like path, we arrived at the original shrine of Aoshima Shrine. Apparently Yayoi-period pottery and such have been unearthed here, and it’s said rituals were performed here. At this spot, there’s a divination ritual—or wish-making, I suppose—involving throwing that plate, so I’d like to try it. 200 yen per plate. You throw this plate, called a “hiraka,” into the sacred rope. If it lands inside, your wish will come true. If it lands inside and breaks, it brings good fortune and wards off misfortune. I’ll give it a try. Revenge. Third time. Third time’s the charm! It went through the shimenawa and broke! Well, I don’t know if I’ll actually do it three times. With this, I’ve gained all kinds of good fortune. Hopefully my YouTube subscribers will increase too. When you say Aoshima, surfing comes to mind of course, but it also has this honeymoon destination image. Was it the 1960s? At its peak, apparently 30% of people who got married that year came to Miyazaki for their honeymoon. I guess the rise in love marriages was also a trigger for the honeymoon boom, huh? Aoshima-ya shop at the entrance to Aoshima Shrine’s approach. Local crafts, maybe? They had things like chicken nanban-flavored potato chips
and pretzels too. They’re really pushing the Chicken Nanban flavor. Miyazaki, as expected. And don’t forget Aoshima’s specialty, “uiro” You see, “uiro” apparently has an incredibly short shelf life. Since it had to be eaten by the next day, I reluctantly gave up on buying it as a souvenir. I’ll buy it at the station tomorrow. Lately, I’ve been collecting scented items, so this incense with its fragrance… Well, it’s like incense sticks, but I wondered if they had a Qingdao-scented one, but I couldn’t quite find it. They had tropical-style shirts, a liquor section, and local goods lined up. Oh, this must be the cafe. Maybe I’ll take a little break here. Ah, chestnuts. They look delicious. Wow, it’s pretty spacious in here. Ta-da! It said it was limited time only, so I ordered the strawberry lemonade. Where’d the strawberries go? Somehow I ended up ordering something totally unrelated to Miyazaki. The ceiling’s high too, so it feels really open. Seeing green calms me down. Huh, they have seafood bowls, grilled curry, and set meal options too? Since I made it all the way to Aoshima, I figured I’d buy something to take home. While browsing souvenirs… Huh? What’s this? The back view of a Shiba Inu. It’s definitely not a Miyazaki souvenir, but it’s intriguing. Oh, this might be good. It was still pretty hot, so this fan will probably
come in handy again next year. Ahh, feels great. Oh, there’s a bike port over there too. They’re everywhere. Well then, leaving Aoshima Station behind, I’m heading back to Miyazaki Station. On the way back, I didn’t have to transfer. I could go straight from Aoshima to Miyazaki without stopping. Thanks for watching the video all the way to the end. See you in the next video. Bye-bye. Next time: The episode where I wander around Miyazaki looking for lunch.

今回は、特急きりしまに乗って宮崎・青島に行ってみました。

九州在住の40代。日常と小さな旅を動画にしています。
旅では、女性ひとりでも行きやすい場所、泊まりやすい宿が中心。

【今回の撮影場所】
「青島神社」
〒889-2162 宮崎県宮崎市青島２丁目１３−１
℡　0985-65-1262
公式　https://aoshima-jinja.jp/

「AOSHIMAYA」
〒889-2162 宮崎県宮崎市青島２丁目１２−１１
℡　 0985-65-1121
公式　https://www.miyakoh.co.jp/shop/direct/aoshimaya.html

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