Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū

Amanoiwato Jinja Nishi Hongu

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Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū is a sacred place where the legend of Amaterasu-ōmikami hiding in Amano-Iwato remains. It's a popular power spot attracting many worshippers.

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HighlightsDistant Viewing Point of Amano-Iwato
Nana-hon-sugi (Seven Cedar Trees)
Amano-Kawahara (Celestial Riverbed)
Ameno-Ukihashi (Celestial Floating Bridge)
Kagura-o (Sacred Dance Tail)

Basic Information

Address: 794-794 Iwatō, Takachiho-chō, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Miyazaki

Access: From Miyazaki Kotsu Takachiho Bus Center, take the town-operated Fureai Bus bound for Iwatodō (Iwatō Line or Hinode Line) and get off at the Iwatō bus stop (approximately 15 minutes). Show route

Op.Hours: Open 24 hours

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Free

INFO: Amagasa Shrine's Nishi Hongu features a sacred spot for distant worship of the Ama no Iwato (Cave of Heaven). Reservations are required through the shrine office to visit. Photography is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, Amagasa Shrine Nishi Hongu boasts many highlights, including the impressive Nana-hon-sugi (Seven Cedar Trees). These cedar trees are a symbolic landmark of the shrine, their grandeur truly breathtaking. Nestled in a sacred location associated with the legendary hiding of Amaterasu in the Ama no Iwato, Amagasa Shrine Nishi Hongu is also known as a power spot. Many visitors come here to refresh their minds and bodies. When visiting Takachiho, be sure to make a stop at Amagasa Shrine Nishi Hongu.

HP: http://amanoiwato-jinja.jp/

Overview

Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū is a shrine located in Takachiho-chō, Miyazaki Prefecture. There are Nishi-hongū and Higashi-hongū, separated by the Iwatō River. This shrine, which enshrines Amaterasu-ōmikami (the Sun Goddess), is known as the setting for the Amano-Iwato Hiding legend from Japanese mythology and is famous as a power spot. The highlight of Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū is the distant viewing point for Amano-Iwato. Amano-Iwato is hidden behind the worship hall and cannot usually be seen directly. However, if you make a request at the shrine office, you can be guided by a priest to the distant viewing point to see Amano-Iwato directly. From the distant viewing point, enveloped in a sacred atmosphere, you can feel the divine power of Amano-Iwato. Also, at Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū, there are seven sacred cedar trees called "Nana-hon-sugi." Planted in the Edo period on the shrine grounds above the Amano-Iwato cliff, their roots are said to be connected. Nana-hon-sugi is a symbolic presence of Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū, and its grandeur is overwhelming. Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū is a sacred place related to the Amano-Iwato Hiding legend and is famous as a power spot. Many worshippers visit to refresh their minds and bodies. When visiting Takachiho, be sure to visit Amano-Iwato Shrine Nishi-hongū.