Takachiho shrine
Located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars.
During the day the shrine’s nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees.
The light that filters through, brings with it an air of calm, peaceful reverence.
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Today this legend is reenacted as Yokagura in a series of 33 episodes depicting the divine quarrel as
well as other deeds of the gods. On winter weekends, people gather to watch all-night performances of
these episodes at different locations each week, sometimes at private homes.
The performances are held on Saturday evenings from mid November to mid February.
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A massively shortened version of Takachiho Yokagura is performed for tourists every night throughout
the year at the Takachiho Shrine. The one-hour show consists of just a few scenes of the story,
performed by masked dancers and accompanied by traditional instrument. It is held at the Yokagura
performance hall, just a few steps from the shrine’s main building.
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General information
| Address |
1037 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishi-Usuki-gun, Miyazaki-prefecture |
| Access |
100 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto IC 130 minutes by a vehicle from Oita IC 130 minutes by a vehicle from Miyazaki |
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