Fun on Aoshima Beach

We walk down to Aoshima beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Miyazaki. Facing the beach is Aoshima Island, which appears like a pendant from the sky. The island is known for its subtropical plants and straight lines stones called devil’s washboard or Oni no Sentakuita.

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Getting off the streetcar at Kagoshima Chuo Station.

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A lovely sculpture at the Kagoshima Chuo Station

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All set to catch the train to Miyazaki

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Getting down at Miyazaki.

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Reaching Aoshima Station

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Haniwa clay models

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Haniwa clay models closeup

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Walking to Aoshima Beach through Miyako Botanical Garden

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First views of Aoshima Beach

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Mani at Aoshima Beach

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Viki at Aoshima Beach

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A prelude of the Devil’s washboard on Aoshima Beach.

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Having some fun before leaving for Aoshima Island

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Aoshima Beach Rocks

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Walking to Aoshima Island

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A close up of the Aoshima Island

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Crossing the Yayoi Bridge

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Stone lanterns at the end of the Yayoi Bridge

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Closeup of Devils Washboard

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Aoshima Shrine Torii

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Shrine Entrance

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Shrine Hall

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Purification Ring of straw

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Aoshima Shrine

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Aoshima Shrine closer view

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Ema Planks

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Devils Washboard towards the back of the island

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Leaving the Island

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Getting down in Oita

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Oita Station

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Oita Station Stores

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Picking up dinner

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Best Western Hotel Fino

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