Miyazaki
Nishiusuki district
Takachiho

Amano Iwato 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.
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  • Type: Shinto shrine
  • Description: Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Amanoiwato Shrine” and “Amanoiwato-jinja”

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 Amano Iwato Shrine.

Amano Iwato Shrine

Latitude
32.7345° or 32° 44′ 4″ north
Longitude
131.35069° or 131° 21′ 3″ east
Open location code
8Q4HP9M2+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5087204138
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q2841102
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Amano Iwato Shrine” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “天岩戶神社”
  • Chinese: “天巖戶神社”
  • Dutch: “Amanoiwato-jinja”
  • Dutch: “Amanoiwato-schrijn”
  • French: “Amano-Iwato-jinja”
  • French: “Amanoiwato-jinja”
  • Indonesian: “Kuil Amanoiwato”
  • Japanese: “天岩戸神社”
  • “Amanoiwato Shrine”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Amanoiwato Shrine Museum and 七本杉.

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