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🌄 Kyushu, Japan | Takachiho Area Travel Guide
HarperHarper
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Amanoiwato Shrine is an enchanting testament to Japan's rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance. Nestled amidst breathtaking natural beauty, this shrine offers a profound journey into the heart of mythology and reverence. Walking along the path leading to the shrine, I could sense the weight of history and tradition, feeling like I was stepping into a world where the lines between the mortal and the divine blur. The shrine's tranquil surroundings and traditional architecture create an atmosphere of deep serenity and contemplation. The sacred cave, believed to be the dwelling place of the sun goddess, Amaterasu, emanates an aura that resonates with a sense of the sacred. As I stood before the cave's entrance, I couldn't help but marvel at the intricate interplay between nature, belief, and architecture. Visiting Amanoiwato Shrine is more than a sightseeing experience; it's a journey into the heart of Japan's spiritual essence. It's a chance to immerse oneself in the stories that have shaped the nation's identity and to reflect on the profound connections between humanity and the cosmos. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature and culture coming together, Amanoiwato Shrine is an absolute must-visit destination that leaves an everlasting impression on your soul.
Christopher DowneyChristopher Downey
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Amaterasu, goddess of the sun, is the most important and most powerful kami in the Shinto pantheon. According to Shinto mythology, she hid here, at this cave, after a destructive rampage by another god. Sealing herself in the cave, she plunged the world in darkness and remained hidden until the other gods could coax her out. This is a classic story in Japanese mythology revolving around Japan's most important deity. And that's why I gave this shrine 4 stars: the shrine is anticlimactic. You walk fifteen minutes and suddenly there's a small cave with a small shrine. It's cool and beautiful and serene but it lacks the awe and importance that it should based on the story it's associated with.
Joshua “JGar92” GarciaJoshua “JGar92” Garcia
30
Beautiful! This shrine is believed to be where Amaterasu (Japanese creation story goddess) hid herself in a cave. Be aware that to see one area, you must go in with the priest and whatever group is currently amassed there. There are NO pictures allowed once you pass through the small gate, as it is a sacred area. You can walk about 10 minutes past the shrine to see another area surrounded by rock piles, and photos are fine there. It’s a nice walk through a forest and along a small river. There is a small, free parking lot, but it seems to fill up quickly.
Rachel BoatwrightRachel Boatwright
00
The beautiful walk to the shrine is along two intersecting rivers whereby you must cross a picturesque arch bridge. The shrine itself is located in a small cave asking the riverbed. Parking and entrance fee is free and the walk down is less than 10 minutes. Highly recommended! IG: kay_okay_eat
Kay and MarcosKay and Marcos
10
お盆休みに高千穂神社、荒立神宮、天井戸神社の3社参りをしました。荒立神宮から車で約25分くらいかかりました。駐車場は東本宮、西本宮どちらもあり無料です。鳥居をくぐると社務所がありそこで御朱印などをお願いします。社務所の前の休憩出来る場所に喫煙場所はあります。西本宮の本殿をお参りし、いったん社域を出て一般道路に出てそこから下の岩戸川に沿って10分ほど歩いた場所に聖域「天安河原」があります。 岩戸川の渓谷を挟はさんで御鎮座する「東本宮」と「西本宮」、そして「西本宮」から北東徒歩10分ほど、岩戸川上流の「天安河原」の三所からなっています。 「天岩戸」は、東本宮の社域の奥、また西本宮からは岩戸川の渓谷けいこくを挟んだ対岸の断崖の中腹にある洞窟とされておりその御神域を御神体して奉祀されているそうです。 「西本宮」は御神体の「天岩戸」を直拝する拝殿にあたり、天照皇大神が御隠になられた「天岩戸」を御神体として御祀しています。御祭神は、大日霎尊です。拝殿の裏側に御神体の「天岩戸」の遥拝所があります。 「東本宮」は、「天岩戸」を御神体とする御霊代鎮祭の本社で、天照皇大神が天岩戸からお出ましになられた後、最初にお住まいになられた場所を御祀しています。御祭神は天照皇大神。 「天安河原」は、天照皇大神が天岩戸へ御籠になり天地暗黒となった時に、八百萬神が天安河原に集まり、神議になったとされる霊蹟みたいで思兼神と八百萬神を祀まつっているそうです。河原の一角には「仰慕窟」と称される間口40m、奥行30mの大洞窟があります。「仰慕窟」には元は社があるのみでしたが、戦後のいつからか「願いを込めて小石を積むと願いが叶かなう」との風習が広がり信仰されるようになったそうです。かなりの綺麗な石積みがあり神秘的でした。 他の神社とは違う雰囲気がありパワースポットと言われるのも理解出来ます。
まる君まる君
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1073-1 Iwato, Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki 882-1621, Japan
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+81 982-74-8239
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amanoiwato-jinja.jp
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Amanoiwato-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and sits above the gorge containing Ama-no-Iwato, the cave where, ...
attractions: Amanoyasukawara, Eight dragon king god of water, restaurants: Amaterasu no Kakure Terrace, Nakaya-shokudō, Kagura Shuzo

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