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