Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant agriculture
Amano Iwato Shrine
Amano Iwato Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Horaires
8:30–17:00
Vue d'ensemble
This shrine sits across a ravine from the actual cave where, according to Japan's creation myth, the sun goddess Amaterasu hid after her brother Susanoo's violent behavior, plunging the world into darkness. The cave (Amano Iwato) is the shrine's goshintai and can only be viewed on guided tours led by shrine priests. The nearby Amano Yasukawara cave, where the gods gathered to plan how to coax Amaterasu out, is a deeply atmospheric stone-stacked grotto.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
A savoir
💡
The nearby Amano Yasukawara cave — where the gods gathered to plan how to lure Amaterasu out — is filled with thousands of visitor-stacked stones.
Source: tradition
Dans la pop culture
game / 2006
Okami Amanoiwato Shrine in Miyazaki. Directly connected to the Amaterasu cave myth (Amano-Iwato) that is central to the game's narrative.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
32.7569, 131.2606
Physical Address
1073-1 Iwato, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 882-1621
Province historique
Hyuga
Horaires
8:30–17:00
Bus
Bus from Takachiho, ~15 min
Meilleure saison
Year-round
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Limited
Site officiel
https://amanoiwato-jinja.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
The actual cave from Japan's most famous myth — where Amaterasu hid and plunged the world into darkness.
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Questions frequentes
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What is Amano Iwato Shrine?
This shrine sits across a ravine from the actual cave where, according to Japan's creation myth, the sun goddess Amaterasu hid after her brother Susanoo's violent behavior, plunging the world into darkness. The cave (Amano Iwato) is the shrine's goshintai and can only be viewed on guided tours led by shrine priests. The nearby Amano Yasukawara cave, where the gods gathered to plan how to coax Amaterasu out, is a deeply atmospheric stone-stacked grotto.
Where is Amano Iwato Shrine located?
Amano Iwato Shrine is located in Takachiho, Miyazaki. The full address is: 1073-1 Iwato, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 882-1621.
What deities are enshrined at Amano Iwato Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami.
What blessings can you pray for at Amano Iwato Shrine?
Amano Iwato Shrine is known for: prosperite generale, bonne fortune, protection contre le malheur.
Can I get a goshuin (temple seal) at Amano Iwato Shrine?
Yes, goshuin are available. The fee is ¥300.