⛩️ Amanoiwato Shrine

Japan · Asia · 32.73°N, 131.35°E

Amanoiwato-jinja (天岩戸神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and sits above the gorge containing Ama-no-Iwato, the cave where, according to Japanese legend, the goddess hid after battle with her brother, plunging the world into darkness until lured out by the spirit of merriment Ame-no-Uzume.

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Quick facts

Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	32.73°N, 131.35°E · view on map

Amanoiwato Shrine is located in Japan, in Asia.

More Shinto shrines in Japan

Abeno Shrine · Aekuni Shrine · Aichi Gokoku Shrine · Akama Shrine · Akihasan Hongū Akiha Shrine · Amatsu Shrine · Aoba Shrine · Aoi Aso Shrine · Aoshima Shrine · Araho Shrine.

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