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天岩戸神社
Amanoiwato Shrine

The leading power spot in Miyazaki and a gathering place for the gods

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This historic shrine served as the setting for the myth of Amanoiwato, recorded in the oldest extant history book in Japan. The myth describes how Amaterasu-Omikami, the sun goddess, became angered at the rambunctious behavior of her younger brother Susanoo, and hid in a cave behind a stone door called Amanoiwato. That very stone door, the Amanoiwato, is enshrined as the god of this shrine, making this one of the best known power spots in Japan. 

Area #Takachiho Town
Category #Mythology and History
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Address 882-1621　宮崎県西臼杵郡高千穂町岩戸1073-1
Telephone Number 0982-74-8239

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