Amano Yasugawara
Overview
A short walk down the road from Amano Iwato Shrine is a path that leads down to the river below. After a few minutes on this path you will see neat little piles of stones stacked along the river by previous visitors to mark their pilgrimage to this “power spot”. Farther along, the stacks become more numerous until you are surrounded by literally thousands of them as far as you can see.
Eventually the path leads to a simple shrine inside a cave known as Amano Yasugawara. This is said to be the cave where the gods and goddesses met to discuss their strategy of luring Amaterasu out of hiding.
You can feel the origin of myth in the scenery with the torii gate in the cave. The natural beauty of the cave and river lined by countless stacks of stones make Amano Yasugawara a place not to miss.It is said that if you pile up stones with a wish in mind, your wish will come true. Please try to accumulate your wishes.
Along with Amano Yasugawara, and Amano Iwato Shrine, Takachiho is one of the most popular spots for spiritual experiences.
Recommended season
- All Season
Information
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- Address: Iwato, Takachiho-Town
Travel time from major stations (By Car) - From Miyazaki：Approximately 2 hours from Miyazaki Station
- From Oita：Approximately 2 hours from Oita Station
- From Kumamoto: Approximately 2 hours from Kumamoto Station
- From Fukuoka：Approximately 3 hours from Hakata Station
