Kyushu Day Bus Tour from Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge, Amanoiwato Shrine, Amano Yasukawara & Heitate Shrine | Japan

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－What You Can Expect－

• Heitate Shrine
  

At the heart of Kyushu lies Heitate Shrine, a site full of natural scenery and rich history. Like Fuji, the shrine is surrounded by lush forests and you can even find a cypress tree on the shrine ground that's over 15000 years-old!

• Amanoiwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara
  

Visit the Amanoiwato Shrine with the stage appeared in Japanese history "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki". According to legend, Amaterasu, who symbolizes the sun, was provoked by his younger brother's behavior and lost her calmness. After the gods protested, she hid herself in a cave, and the world became dark. The eight million gods of Takamagahara met on the beach outside the Amanoiwato cave, and goddess Amenouzume provoked a beautiful dance, while the god Amenotajikarawono-kami was ambush beside the cave, waiting for the movement in Iwato. Later the male god held the wrist of Amaterasu from the gap and pulled the goddess out of the cave. The morning light suddenly appeared, illuminating the world again. The climax of the myth of Amaniwato is a well-known story in Japan and an indispensable pillar of Japanese Shinto beliefs. Torii, Zhuren rope, Kagura, these buildings and rituals that can be regarded as symbols of Shinto.

• Takachiho Gorge
  

Takachiho Gorge was formed 100,000 years ago when the Aso volcano erupted. The erupted magma flowed to the Gokase River and was cooled by the river water to form columnar jointed rocks. Later, due to the erosion of the Gokase River and rain, a canyon about 7 kilometers long was formed. This is also the birthplace of the myth of the "Descendence of the Sun" in which the emperor of Japan descended from the sky and became the ruler of the earth.

• Takachiho Shrine

Visit Takachiho Shrine, the head shrine of Takachiho Yasushigo Yasushi Shrine. About the main hall of the shrine and a pair of iron dogs in the collection are listed as important cultural properties of the country. The main shrine is also a representative shrine in Kyushu with its five-piece shrine (the pillars on the front are in the style of a noon shrine). The main hall of the shrine can pray for good luck, marriage, various achievements, etc.

－Important Info－

• Children under the age of 6 who do not occupy a seat can participate for free, but meals are not provided