Takachiho-gawara

Takachiho-gawara (高千穂河原) is a small plains located near Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] In Shinto, it is the theorized to be the exact place of the descent from Heaven (Takamagahara), known as Tenson kōrin, of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu.

The sacred ground of the descent to earth of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu.
Sacred rites/duties being performed at the Torii

Site

In November, usually on the 10th, the Tenson kōrin gojinka sai (天孫降臨御神火祭) takes place there.[2][3] It is part of the cultural area surrounding Kirishima-Jingū, a national significant cultural property,[4][5] mainly because it was the previous site of a shrine that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Kirishima (specifically the Takachihonomine volcano peak).[4][5]

There used to be a previous shrine compound of Kirishima-Jingū called Furumiya-ato (古宮址) located there.

A panorama can be seen from the top (~970 metres),[2] including nearby wildlife and Japanese azaleas, a group of Rhododendron.

References
  1. "About Takachiho-gawara". www.japanhoppers.com/. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  2. Guide, Japan Hoppers Travel. "Takachiho-gawara | Kirishima | Japan Travel Guide - Japan Hoppers". Japan Hoppers - Free Japan Travel Guide. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  3. ], Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization [ Japan. "TENSON KORIN KIRISHIMA FESTIVAL｜EVENT INFORMATION｜Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ]". Kyushu Tourism Information [ Japan ] (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-11-16.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Kirishima Guide | JapanVisitor Japan Travel Guide". www.japanvisitor.com. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  5. "Ministry of the Environment_Let's visit the National Parks of Japan!_Kirishima_Recommended course_Kirishima Mythology Course". www.env.go.jp. Retrieved 2018-11-16.

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