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The Roots of Japan, Takachiho

In Takachiho, there are many shrines that enshrined gods related to Japanese Mythology.
Amanoiwato Shrine worships Amanoiwato where Amaterasu-Omikami hid.
Kushifuru Shrine built on Kushifuru-no-mine where Ninigi-no-mikoto
(the grandchild of Amaterasu-Omikami) descended.
According to Japanese Mythology, the first emperor Jinmu is the great-grandchild of Ninigi-no-mikoto.

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The Mythology in Takachiho Story of Japanese Gods
Traditional Place of Japanese Mythology

The heaven and earth divided and gods came on.

The heaven and earth divided and gods came on.

Izanagi-no-mikoto and Izanami-no-mikoto desceded to Onokoro-jama Island and the creation of the Japanese island was started.

Izanagi-no-mikoto and Izanami-no-mikoto desceded to Onokoro-jama
Island and the creation of the Japanese island was started.

The sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami hid herself in the Amanoiwato and the world got dark.

The sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami hid herself
in the Amanoiwato and the world got dark.

Many gods gathered and to discuss a plan to lure Amaterasu out.

Many gods gathered and discuss a plan to lure Amaterasu-Omikami out.

The ancestors of the Imperial Family descended to Kushifuru-no-mine.

The ancestors of the Imperial Family descended to Kushifuru-no-mine.

Takachiho is the place gods descended.

Takachiho is the place gods descended.

Beautiful Scenery by Rich Nature Takachiho Gorge Rental Boat

Takachiho Gorge Rental Boat

Overwhelming beautiful scenery of Takachiho Gorge

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The Tradition in Takachiho Takachiho Kagura

Prayer to the local gods, which is passed down in mythical town

Takachiho-no-Yokagura

The dance of
Totori

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Feel the Rich Nature Highlights

A Journey to Feel Gods
Takachiho Sightseeing Spots

Takachiho Shrine

Takachiho
Shrine

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The Special Foods in Takachiho Food

Mountain Feast in Takachiho

Takachiho beef

Takachiho
Beef

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