Miyazaki Sacred Sites Pilgrimage: Takachiho Gorge, Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, Ama-no-Yasukawara, and Nyoirin-ji Temple Day Tour (Chinese-Speaking Guide)

Miyazaki Sacred Area Pilgrimage | One-Day Exploration of Kyushu's Four Major Power Spots

Embark on a healing journey through myth and nature from Fukuoka, and feel the sacred resonance of ancient legends and the great outdoors.

Nyoirin-ji Temple (Frog Temple)

• Known for the thousands of frogs of various shapes and forms within its grounds, it is friendly and full of spirituality. In Japanese, “kaeru” means not only frog, but also “safe return”, so it is regarded as a place to pray for safety, good luck, and blessings.

Takachiho Gorge

• One of Kyushu’s most stunning gorges, with cliffs formed by cooled volcanic lava, clear streams, and the magnificent Manai Falls, the scenery is picturesque and dreamlike. You can take a boat ride at your own expense to cruise through the gorge and experience the splendor of the earth and the healing energy of nature.

Amanoiwato Riverbank

• A sacred place where it is said that eight million gods gathered, assembled here to summon Amaterasu Omikami. Walk through the mountain path behind the Amanoiwato Shrine to reach the riverbank cave filled with piles of wishing stones. The atmosphere is solemn, as if stepping into a world of mythology.

Amanoiwato Shrine

• Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, the shrine faces the legendary "Amanoiwato Cave." You can be guided by the clergy to the remote worship hall for a visit. This place is considered a highly spiritual power spot and is an important origin of Japanese mythology.

Itinerary:

• Departure from Hakata → Nyoirin-ji Temple → Takachiho Gorge → Amanoiwato Riverbank → Amanoiwato Shrine → Highway Rest Area → Return to Hakata