Amanoiwato Shrine

Amanoiwato Shrine is the shrine where the Japanese mythology "Amanoiwato Legend" takes place. The main deity is Amaterasu Omikami, and the Amanoiwato, which can be seen from the shrine grounds, is a cave where Amaterasu Omikami is said to have hidden to escape the violence of her younger brother, Susanoo no Mikoto. The surrounding area is also home to spots related to the mythology, as well as the mystical atmosphere of Amanoyasugawara, which has attracted worshippers since ancient times. It is a popular spot visited by many worshippers as a mysterious sacred place where you can experience the world of myth.