Takachiho Shrine - The Couple Cedars That Bind Hearts and Relationships

🌿 Blessings
　　・Matchmaking・Marital Harmony・Family Safety・Protection from Misfortune・Traffic Safety, etc.

🌳 Highlights
🔹 Couple Cedars (Meoto Sugi)
• Two cedar trees standing in front of the main hall, connected at the roots
• Walking around them three times while holding hands is believed to bring blessings of good relationships, marital harmony, and family safety

🔹 Majestic Main Hall
• Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
• Built during the Kamakura period with a solemn and grand structure

🔹 Takachiho Night Kagura (Yokagura)
• Kagura dance performances held nightly (check schedule) at the Kagura Hall next to the shrine
• Features 4 representative dances out of the total 33, inspired by mythology
• A popular traditional art form among tourists

🕊️ Atmosphere and Charm
• The air feels distinctly sacred as you pass through the torii gate
• Surrounded by dense forest, enveloped in a tranquil and serene atmosphere
• A place where prayers and mythology continue to thrive

🗺️ Access
•【Address】1037 Mitai, Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture
•【Parking】Free parking available (including spaces for large buses)
•【Duration】Approximately 30–40 minutes for worship and exploration