1037 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture
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¥500
Takachiho Shrine, also known as Toshadaimyojin, is believed to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Suinin. Located a 15-minute walk (or 5-minute taxi/car ride) from Takachiho Bus Center, this shrine features culturally significant structures like the main hall and iron komainu (guardian lion-dogs). Don't miss the sacred Chichibu cedar, the Meoto Sugi (wedded cedars), and the annual Inokake Festival on the old lunar calendar's December 3rd. The spring festival on April 16th includes a procession to Takachiho Gorge. It's a popular spot for those seeking blessings for marriage, harmonious relationships, and general wish fulfillment.
Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property - A pair of iron Komainu (guardian dogs) [Designated as a National Important Cultural Property on June 22, 1971] Designation Year: 1971 Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property - Main Hall [Designated as a National Important Cultural Property on July 6, 2004] Designation Year: 2004 Deities enshrined: Ninigi-no-Mikoto as Takachiho Emperor God, the three generations of Hyuga (Ninigi-no-Mikoto, Konohanasakuya-hime-no-Mikoto, Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto, Toyotama-hime-no-Mikoto, Ugayafukiae-zu-no-Mikoto, Tamayori-hime-no-Mikoto), and Mikeiri-no-Mikoto, the brother god of Emperor Jinmu, as Toshadaimyojin. Benefits: Matchmaking, marital harmony, fulfillment of all wishes. The sacred couple cedar trees within the grounds are...