mythology | Takachiho shrine Takamagahara mythologyHyuga mythologyMythologyTakachiho shrineAmanoiwato shrineKunimigaokaTakachiho-no-YokaguraTakachiho Kagura Summary, Takachiho Shrine Takachiho Shrine Takachiho Shrine is one of the most important shrines in the area, as it serves as the representative shrine of all eighty-eight shrines in the eighteen neighborhoods of the Takachiho area. It is said to date back over 1,900 years. The first three mythological generations of Jap… Read More Main Sanctuary, Takachiho Shrine Main Sanctuary The existing Main Sanctuary of Takachiho Shrine was rebuilt in 1778. It was made in an architectural style for shrines characterized by a five-bay sanctuary (gokenshazukuri). This is one of the largest example of this construction style in the Kyushu region. The Main Sanctuary was… Read More Meoto Cedar Trees (“The Married Cedars”), Takachiho Shrine Meoto Cedar Trees (“The Married Cedars”) These two cedars grow from intertwined roots, representing mutual dedication similar to that of a married couple. Local belief says that visitors who circle the tree times hand in hand with someone they love will both be blessed with a harmonious relation… Read More Chichibu Cedar and Kagura Hall, Takachiho Shrine Chichibu Cedar Tree This massive tree stands at 55 meters tall with a 9-meter circumference and is well over eight hundred years old. It is said that the Chichibu Cedar was planted by the famous warrior Hatakeyama Shigetada (1164-1205) when he was sent by the first shogun of Japan, Minamoto no Y… Read More