Power Spots
From shrines and temples to nature and sacred sites โ a curated guide to Japan's most notable power spots.
Amanoiwato (Amanoiwato Shrine)
A cave where it is said that Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) retreated. This is the central site of the mythology of the hiding in the cave.
Takachiho-kyo (Takachiho Gorge)
The land of the Tenson Korin (Descent of the Heavenly Grandson) myth. A mystical canyon where sheer cliffs of columnar jointing and the Manai Waterfall intertwine.
Udo Jingu (Udo Grand Shrine)
A vermilion-painted main hall (honden) nestled within a sea cave. It is famous for being a 'Shimorimiya' (a shrine where one descends to worship) and for the 'Un-dama Nage' (throwing a lucky ball) ritual.
Sefa Utaki (Sefa Utaki)
The highest-ranking sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom, where the creator deity Amamikiyo descended. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Miyajidake Jinja (Hikari no Michi)
The head shrine of the Miyajidake shrines nationwide, famous for the 'Hikari no Michi' (Path of Light), where the setting sun aligns with the extension of the approach path twice a year.
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