Takachiho Shrine, Miyazaki 宮崎 高千穂神社
Takachiho Shrine, worshiped by the residents of Takachiho, was established 1900 years ago. It enshrines a guardian and agricultural God, a God of match making, and a God for the expelling of evil spirits.
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According to myths, Takachiho is the place where Amaterasu-omikami, the queen of gods, descended. Takachiho jinja is a shrine built over 1200 years ago on the sacred ground. There used to be 554 shrines in this area. The 88 highest ranking shrines among them were the Takachiho 88 Shrines, and Takachiho Shrine is their soja(総社)(shrine where all relevant gods are enshrined).
A festival called Yokagura(night dances) is popular in the area. Myths are reenacted as Yokagura in a series of 33 episodes depicting the divine quarrel as well as other deeds of the gods. Kagura is a traditional dance performed by local men, its secrets passed down from generation to generation. The most famous of which is when the sun goddess Amaterasu hides in a cave. Her hiding in the cave causes the whole world to be broken into darkness. The Goddess Amenouzume is then said to have performed a amusing dance in front of the cave in order to lured her out. The dances are also a way for the villagers to thank the Gods for a good harvest and to guarantee the sun and the warmth will return in the spring. You can enjoy the re-enactment of the stories of the Gods during the night-long dances.
You can see highlights of yokagura dance EVERYDAY at the Takachiho main shrine.
Yokagura Performance
Hours: 20:00 to 21:00
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 700 yen
Access Information
By car or taxi is the most convenient way to access there.
Some hotels in the area have a free shuttle bus to and from the evening Yokagura performances for staying guests.
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아소산 남동쪽 자락의 다카치호로 갔다. 다카치호 관광안내소 앞이 규슈올레 다카치호 코스의 출발점이다. 마을을 가로질러 걷다 보면 다카치호 신사가 나온다. 2천년전에 창건되었다는 이야기가 신화처럼 전해진다. 이 커다란 삼나무는 8백년이나되었다. 신사 뒤쪽으로 걸어가면 울창한 숲이 나온다. 숲길을 따라 한참을 내려가면 다카치호 협곡이 나타난다. 이 협곡은 아소산에서 분출된 용암대지를 오랜 세월동안 강물이 침식하여 생긴 것이다 .협곡을 가로지르기도 하고 따라가 기도하는 600m의 산책로는 다카치호 코스의 백미다. 일본신화에서 태양신 아마테라스의 손자가 지상에 내려와 나라를 세운 곳이 다카치호이다. 협곡을 따라가며 펼쳐지는 풍경은 이곳이 왜 일본신화의 중심이 되었는지를 말없이 보여준다.
[English: Google Translator]
Aso went southeast of Takachiho arc hem. Takachiho front of the Tourist Information Center is the starting point of Kyushu Olle Takachiho course. Walking across the town comes out Takachiho Shrine. The story was built 2,000 years ago passed like a myth. This was a big cedar or 800 years. Walk to the back of the gentleman comes out dense forests. Go down for a while along the forest path appears Takachiho Gorge. The canyon is caused by river erosion for a long time the earth spewing lava from Mount Aso. 600m of boardwalk prayer jireugido across the gorge and along the course is the highlight of Takachiho. In Japanese mythology, the sun god Amaterasu's grandson down here on earth the kingdom is founded Takachiho. Which follows the gorge scenery stretches shows that the silence here is why the center of Japanese mythology.
[Japan: Google Translator]
阿蘇山南東裾の高千穂号行った。高千穂観光案内所の前に九州オルレ高千穂コースの出発点である。村を横切って歩いていると高千穂神社が出てくる。 2千年前に創建されたという話が神話のように伝えられている。この大きな杉は8百年にもなった。神社の後ろに歩いていくと緑豊かな森林が出てくる。森の道に沿ってしばらく下ると高千穂渓谷が現れる。この渓谷は、阿蘇山から噴出された溶岩台地を長年にわたって川が浸食してできたものである。渓谷を横ジルギドし従って祈っている600mの遊歩道は、高千穂コースの白眉だ。日本神話で太陽神アマテラスの孫が地上に降りてきて国を立てたところ、この高千穂である。渓谷に沿ってながら広がる風景は、ここがなぜ日本の神話の中心がされたかを無言で示す。
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Takachiho, Miyazaki | Japan Travel Guide
Takachiho ( 高千穂 )
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A notable power spot with a 7 km valley surrounded by high cliffs on both sides and a waterfall. The “yokagura” night dances of the gods and a sea of clouds that seem to descend from the heavens creates a spiritual atmosphere.
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Amanoiwato Shrine
Mt. Naka Crater at Mt. Aso
Tsujun Bridge
Harajiri Falls
Nabegataki Falls
Laputa’s Road
Kurokawa-onsen
Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge
Kikuchi Valley
Daikanbo
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Pictures from a seminar. The background music is a Japanese song Over the distance from Fuuunji.
Takachiho Shrine Dance
One of the parts of a 33 part dance honoring the town.
Takachiho - Kyushu, Japan
Takachiho is a small town in the mountains of Kyushu, known for its deep gorge and for its shrine that hosts nightly yokagura dance performances. These dances tell stories of the Japanese creation myths, such as the story of the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikumi who hid in a cave bringing darkness to the world.
Japan Travel:Takachiho Gorge Amazing columnar joint with Rental boat Miyazaki, Kyushu
Japan Travel:Takachiho Gorge Amazing columnar joint with Rental boat Miyazaki, Kyushu
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Steeped in myth and legend, Takachiho has been known since ancient times as a sacred ground where the gods descended to earth. The area is also famous for yokagura, sacred dance rituals reenacting the legends, which are performed in the fall and early winter.
The sheer gorge running through a basin surrounded by steep green mountains is the masterpiece of a magnificently variegated terrain that presents lively beauties with the changing seasons.
Partway along the gorge is the 17 meter high Minainotaki waterfall cascading down to the river below, and it is truly majestic to see the waterfall against a backdrop of dense green leaves and the surrounding gray cliffs.
There are two way to enjoy the gorge from different places. The first is from below which is done by rowing down the river. Rental boats are available at the south end of the gorge, and the water is calm and easy to navigate. This route offers a close- up view of the cliffs and waterfall and is highly recommended.
Boat Rental
Hours:8:30 -17:00 (departures until 16:30)
Closed: No closing days (except when water levels are high)
Admission:2000 yen per 30 min boat rental (max 3 people)
The second one, from above, is done by walking the paved path that runs along the edge of the gorge. There are beautiful views all along the way. The path has some points on the trail where you can look practically straight down to the river below. The trail continues for approximately one kilometer, eventually leading to the Takachiho Shrine.
There are several other things to enjoy around the southern end of the gorge including a freshwater aquarium, a stocked fishing pond and a few restaurants and souvenir shops. The gorge is illuminated from the end of July to the first of September until 22:00.
Access Information
The Takachiho Gorge is located about a kilometer from the Takachiho Shrine along a paved walking path, just outside the town center.
By walk
From the Takachiho Bus Center it takes about 40 minutes to get there.
By Bus
Bs operates between the Takachiho Bus Center and the gorge (5 minutes, 150 yen), however, it is rather infrequent (4 buses on weekdays, 2 buses on weekends
GORGE and GODS - Takachiho, Miyazaki
Takachiho is a town in northern Miyazaki. One of the things that makes Takachiho famous is its gorge. The sheer cliffs, lined with waterfalls, lead into beautiful turquoise waters. The cliffs are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns. I guess thanks goes to Mount Aso for this one.
Takachiho is also centred around some Japanese myths. Takachiho is home to the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu. Amano Iwato Shrine is dedicated to the cave that Amaterasu hid in to avoid her brother. The path near the shrine leads down to Amano Yasukawara. This is the cave where the gods and goddesses met to discuss their strategy of luring Amaterasu out of hiding. There is another shrine here and thousands of stacked rocks around it. (I felt this was a little too complicated to explain in the video especially since I'm not well versed in Japanese mythology. Though this trip has sparked an interest.)
I really loved my little day trip to Takachiho. This was on my list as soon as I found out where I'd be living in Japan. It also made me want to explore more of Miyazaki Prefecture so hopefully I get back there soon.
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사람들이 뱃놀이를 하는 물가로 병풍처럼 절벽이 막아서 있다. “저건 '신선의 병풍바위'라고 하는데 주상절리가 병풍처럼 보인다고 해서 붙은 이름입니다 자연스럽게 생긴 것이기 때문에 여기 나타나 있듯이 명승천연기념물로 지정되어 있습니다.”병풍 바위 위에서 낙엽이 날리고, 아래 계곡에선 낙엽비를 맞으며 뱃놀이를 한다. 계곡 벽의 주상절리는 뱃길마다다른 풍경을 연출한다. 가만히 배를 따라 가다 보면그림 같은 폭포가 나타난다.마나이 폭포다. 폭포 아래로 물보라가 투명하게 부셔져 내린다. 이제 협곡을 떠나 산길로 접어든다. 신화의 땅답게 구석구석 신들을 모신제단이 있다. 한참 산길을 걷다보면 마루오 노녹차밭이 나온다. 어떻게 이런 산속까지 녹차밭을 만들었을까 싶다. 길은 다시 다카치호 시내를 향한다. 다카치호 협곡만큼 화려하지는 않지만 소박한 풍경들이 이어진다.계곡길을 오르내리며 조금 지쳐갈 무렵마을이 나타난다. 그리고 종착점이다.
[English: Google Translator]
People are blocking the cliff to the water like a folding screen to boating. That has been designated as a scenic natural monument, as shown here, because it is called folding of rock fresh 'Jusangjeolli is named it looks like a folding screen natural-looking pulling the leaves on screens Rock, fits the deciduous rain In the valley below, boating and the. Jusangjeolli of the valley walls are produced every other landscapes Waterway. In quiet times the figure appears to follow the same waterfall. The waterfall manayi. Busyeojyeo falls down to the transparent spray down. Now, leaving aside the gorge costs to pass. There is an altar dedicated to the gods of the corners of the earth like a myth. In the long walk mountain trail comes out Maruo no tea garden. I would like to have made tea fields to the mountains this. Takachiho road again heading for the city. Dhaka, but not flashy enough Takachiho Gorge leads are rustic landscape rain to climb the valley around the town road it appears to go a little bit tired. And a destination point.
[Japan: Google Translator]
人々がボートをする物価に屏風のように崖が吹いている。 「あれは「新鮮なの屏風岩」とする柱状節理が屏風のように見えるして付けられた名前です自然に生じたものであるため、ここで表示されているように名勝天然記念物に指定されています。」屏風岩の上落ち葉が飛ばし、下の谷では落葉雨に打たれ船遊びをする。谷壁の柱状節理は、航路ごとに異なる風景を演出する。じっと船を追っていくと、図のような滝が現れる。マナイ滝だ。滝の下に水しぶきが透明にブショジョ下る。今渓谷を離れ山道に入る。神話の地らしく隅から隅までの神々を祀った祭壇がある。しばらく山道を歩いていると丸尾ノ緑茶畑が出てくる。どのようにこのような山奥まで緑茶畑作ったのと思う。道は再び高千穂町を向ける。高千穂渓谷ほど派手ではありませんが、素朴な風景が続く。谷の道をオルネリミョ少し疲れて行く頃村が現れる。そして終着点である。
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■클립명: 아시아036-일본18-10 규슈 올레 다카치호 코스 2 마니아 폭포/Kyushu Olle/Takachiho/Manai fall/Maruono/Green Tea
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■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October
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구리후루 신사 마당에서 재미있는 경기가 벌어진다고 해서 찾아가봤다. 우락부락한 스모 선수들이 아기를 안고 어른다 한 아기가 울면서 승부가 났다. 관중석은 웃음바다다. 아예 경기를 시작하기도 전에 울음을 터뜨리는 아기들도 있다. 아기 울음소리가 커질수록 객석의 웃음소리도 커진다. “씨름판에 올라가서 아기를 울리는 거예요. 아기가 울면 건강한 거 에요.””울음소리가 크면 이기는 건가요?“ “이기고 지는 건 상관없어요. 아마 아기가 우는 걸로 건강을 비는 거죠.”아기들 울음소리가 우렁차니 모두 건강하게 자랄 것 같다.
[English: Google Translator]
I saw it go that is fun games took place in the shrine yard Furukawa copper. Woorakburak a sumo wrestler, the game that was a crying baby in his arms, eoreunda. The crowd laughter. There are also teotteurineun baby crying before they even start the game. The higher the larger the baby cries and laughter of the audience. I will go up to ssireumpan ringing the baby. I'm healthy baby cry. Are you going to win greater cry? I do not care where winning. Probably did the non-health geolro baby is crying. I think the baby is crying wooreong to grow both Charney health.
[Japan: Google Translator]
銅フル神社の庭で楽しいゲームが行われたからといって訪ねてみた。荒っぽくした力士が赤ちゃんを抱いてオルンダた赤ちゃんが泣きながら勝負がついた。観客席は笑いの海だ。最初から試合を開始する前に泣きを爆発させるの赤ちゃんもいる。赤ちゃんの泣き声が大きくなるほど客席の笑い声も大きくなる。 「土俵に上がって、赤ちゃんを鳴らすよ。赤ちゃんが泣いたら、健康なんです。」「鳴き声が大きい勝つんですか？」「勝ち負けは気にしない。おそらく赤ちゃんが泣いてことで、健康を祈るのです。赤ちゃんの泣き声がオロンフラチャニみんな元気に育つようだ。
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■클립명: 아시아036-일본18-12 구시후루 신사의 독특한 스모 경기/Takachiho/Kushifuru shrine/Sumo game
■여행, 촬영, 편집, 원고: 손병규 PD (travel, filming, editing, writing: KBS TV Producer)
■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October
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올레 코스를 걷는 동안 마을엔 축제가 한창 벌어지고 있었다. 다양한 분장을 한 사람들이 춤을 추며 행진을 한다. 인구가 2만명도 안 되는 마을이니 거의 마을 사람 전체가 참여했다고도 할 수 있겠다. 공연자나 구경꾼들 모두 가족 같은 분위기다.
[English: Google Translator]
Ole was walking through the town during the course yen festival is going on in full swing. These people have a variety of make-up to the march chumyeo dancing. Am town's population being less than 2 million people also has itgetda almost the entire village of people to participate. The show is both spectator or family-like atmosphere.
[Japan: Google Translator]
オレのコースを歩きながら町は祭りが盛ん行われていた。様々な扮装をした人々が踊り行進をする。人口が2万人にも満たない町だから、ほぼ町の人全体が参加したとも言えるだろう。公演者や視聴者のすべての家族のような雰囲気だ。
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■클립명: 아시아036-일본18-11 다카치호 코스 3 마을 축제/Kyushu Olle/Takachiho/Village festival
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■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October
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Takachiho
On winter weekends, people gather to watch all-night performances of Yokagura (night dances). These 33 dances reenact the story of when Amaterasu (the Sun Goddess) hid herself in a cave. Every night, a shortened version of these dances can be seen at the Takachiho Shrine. In this dance, the god Totori prepares to move the rock from the entrance of the cave where Amaterasu is hiding.
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Takachiho - Land of Legends - JVT 2012-02
Takachiho, a small town in the mountains of northern Miyazaki, is the legendary home of some of Japan's most ancient myths. The landscape around Takachiho is filled with sacred spots, the best known being Gokase-gawa Gorge, a mysteriously beautiful ravine of sheer volcanic cliffs cutting through deep forest. Performed in Takachiho for over 800 years, the Kagura dance portrays the stories of the old gods, backed by the music of traditional drums and flutes.
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Yokagura Performance, Takachiho 高千穂 夜神楽
Yokagura is a chanting-and-dancing performance dedicated to gods in Shinto rituals. When it is performed at night, it is called Yo-kagura.
In Takachiho in Miyazaki Prefecture, every village celebrates Yoagura from mid-November to the following February to give thanks to their gods. The chanting and dancing continue all night.
When we visited, performers from one of the villages came and performed 4 of 33 famous, traditional dances at Takachiho Shrine. They do this there every night, throughout the year.
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Takachiho || Kyushu, Japan
Next stop on my trip through Kyushu with my mom was Talachiho. I highly suggest visiting this place if you have any interest in Japanese history. First we headed over to the Takachiho shrine which was built by the first emperor of Japan, making it over 3000 years old. There they hold excerpts of kagura dance centered around the myth of the Sun Goddess hiding in a cave and her attendants trying to lure her out.
Next we went to the shrine that celebrates the Sun Goddess herself and the very same cave where she hid more than 3000 years ago. It was incredibly beautiful and spiritual. There I prayed for happiness and protection. It was the highlight of the trip and everything I dreamed it would be!
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Part 1 Japanese Power Spot - Takachiho
Takachiho is one of Japan's power spots, a place of natural beauty that has a spititual revitalizing effect that you feel when you find yourself surrounded by awesome'ness : )
Takachiho Yokagura 高千穂の神楽
See a performance of traditional Japanese kagura at Takachiho in Miyazaki, Kyushu. The performance consists of four dances: dance of Tajikarao, dance of Ameno-Uzume, Totori dance and Goshintai dance.