Amanoiwato Shrine, Takachiho

Name: Amanoiwato Shrine
Address: 1073-1 Iwato, Takachiho, 882-1621, Japan
Telephone: +81 982-74-8239

#2 among attractions in Takachiho

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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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, according to Japanese legend, the goddess hid after battle with her brother, plunging the world into darkness until lured out by the spirit of merriment Ame-no-Uzume. ()

Local name: 天岩戸神社 Coordinates: 32°44'4"N, 131°21'4"E

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1073-1 IwatoTakachiho 882-1621 Japan

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+81 982-74-8239

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Amanoiwato Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Takachiho Shrine, Kushifuru Shrine, Shonenji Temple, Nishiusuki District.

3.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place
Takachiho Shrine, Takachiho
88 min walk • Takachiho-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Takachiho, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Takachihosumegami and Jisshyadaimyoujin.
2.6 miSW
Historical place, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kushifuru Shrine, Takachiho
68 min walk • Kushifuru-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Takachiho, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto.
4.5 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Shonenji Temple, Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park
116 min walk • Shonen-ji is a temple of the Jōdo Shinshū school of Buddhism. It is located in Takachiho Town, Miyazaki, on Kyūshū, Japan's southernmost main island. The Shonen-ji temple complex is situated at the base of Genbuzan mountain, about 12 km outside central Takachiho.
3.9 miSW
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Nishiusuki District, Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park
99 min walk • Nishiusuki is a district located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2019, the district has an estimated population of 19,152 and the density of 27.9 persons per km². The total area is 686.94 km².

Amanoiwato Shrine, Takachiho

Facts and practical information

Amanoiwato Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Takachiho Shrine, Takachiho

Kushifuru Shrine, Takachiho

Shonenji Temple, Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park

Nishiusuki District, Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park