Takachiho-gawara explained

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.

Site

In November, usually on the 10th, the 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).[5]

There used to be a previous shrine compound of Kirishima-Jingū called located there.

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

References

31.8854°N 130.8957°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Takachiho-gawara. www.japanhoppers.com/. 16 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Takachiho-gawara Kirishima . Japan Hoppers - Free Japan Travel Guide. en. 2018-11-16.
  3. Web site: Tenson Korin Kirishima Festival|Event Information|Kyushu Tourism Information. Kyushu Tourism Information [Japan]. ja. 2018-11-16.
  4. Web site: Kirishima Guide JapanVisitor Japan Travel Guide. www.japanvisitor.com. en. 2018-11-16.
  5. Web site: Ministry of the Environment_Let’s visit the National Parks of Japan!_Kirishima_Recommended course_Kirishima Mythology Course. www.env.go.jp. en. 2018-11-16.