Japanese Traditional Architecture

One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman

 Shrine that is composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman

Deity. Emperor Ojin, who was deified as Hachiman-jin, is said to be 

enshrined in all the sites dedicated to him; and the first and earliest of

these was at Usa in the early 8th century. 

The shrine has long history, established 1900 years ago, worship the deity

of agriculture, marriage, traffic safety and protection against misfortunes.

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.

Takachiho is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto.

 There is a story of Shinto origin in the Cave behind of Amano Iwato Shrine,

and Amano Yasugawara. 

Beautiful and exciting Shine. Udo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the cave of

the cliff side facing the Pacific Ocean. It is located about 35 km south of

Miyazaki city. In legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth to a great

god here. 

One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.

The Shrine buildings were constructed in 1715 and designated as

Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of

Satsuma peninsula. Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the

legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle, it took him to Ryugu-jo

(the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude).