Amano Iwato Shrine

天岩戸神社

4.5Est. 60Takachiho, Kyushu

Overview

Mythological cave shrine where the sun goddess hid, with a prayer-stone-filled gathering cave.

The shrine marks the cave where sun goddess Amaterasu hid, plunging the world into darkness. A forest path leads to Amano Yasukawara, a vast cave filled with thousands of stacked prayer stones where eight million deities gathered.

Practical info

Japanese name: 天岩戸神社
Nearest station: Nobeoka Station (JR Nippo Line) + bus
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair parking

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