Located at the foot of Mount Kongo, the shrine enshrines the beautiful conical peak of Shirakumo-no-Mine as its sacred object. The shrine’s deity is Takami-Musubi-no-Kami. According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, this deity is one of the significant deities born shortly after the creation of Japan.
The entrance to the approach leading to Takamahiko Shrine. This entire area is known as Takama-ga-hara. According to legend, this is the place where Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu Omikami, descended from Takama-ga-hara to Takachiho after the “Transfer of the Land” from Okuninushi-no-Mikoto.
A Rainbow Seen at Takama-ga-hara
This area, located at the foot of Mount Kongo, is slightly elevated.
The Path Leading from the Parking Lot to the Shrine
The parking lot in front of the shrine is also used by those climbing Mount Kongo.
The Giant Cedar and the Shrine’s Worship Hall
Divine Spirit (Shinrei)
It means the spirit or soul of a deity, representing the divine virtue or power of the god.
Temizu (Purification Fountain)
Simple and made of bamboo.
Takamahiko Shrine
View of the Approach Through the Torii Gate from the Shrine
Waterwheel Beside the Torii Gate
From the road in front of here, you can begin the climb up Mount Kongo.
Water Flowing from Mount Kongo
The water was very clear and beautiful.
Stone Monument Next to the Parking Lot
A poem praising Katsuragi no Takama.
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