Miyazaki’s Sacred Mythology Route: From Takachiho to Amano Iwato Shrine

miyazaki's sacred mythology route from takachiho to amono iwato shrine

In the mountains of northern Miyazaki Prefecture lies a region deeply connected to the earliest myths of Japan. Unlike many travel destinations known primarily for their scenery, the area around Takachiho is revered as a sacred landscape where ancient legends of the Shinto gods are …