Amanoiwato Shrine Museum

Amanoiwato Shrine Museum is a museum in , , . Amanoiwato Shrine Museum is situated nearby to the Shinto shrine , as well as near the forest .
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum in Takachiho, Miyazaki, Japan
  • Also known as: “Amanoiwato Jinja Chōkokan”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Amano Iwato Shrine.

Shinto shrine
Amanoiwato-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in , , . 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. is situated 180 metres north of Amanoiwato Shrine Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hinokage.

Town
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
is a town located in , , . As of 1 October 2023, the town has an estimated population of 3260 in 1400 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. is situated 9 km south of Amanoiwato Shrine Museum.

Amanoiwato Shrine Museum

Latitude
32.73289° or 32° 43′ 58″ north
Longitude
131.35058° or 131° 21′ 2″ east
Open location code
8Q4HP9M2+56
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1423866229
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q133297566
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In Other Languages

“Amanoiwato Shrine Museum” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “天岩戸神社徴古館”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 天岩戸神社（東本宮） and 七本杉.

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