Heitate Shrine
幣立神宮
An ancient shrine in Yamato Town, Kumamoto, surrounded by cedar forest and widely regarded as one of Kyushu's best-known energy spots
Heitate Shrine sits on the Kyushu mountain watershed in Yamato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its buildings are hidden among towering ancient cedars, and the shrine is said to have a very long history. Besides the main hall, the grounds include a spring called the Higashi-Mitarashi, which you can reach by walking down a stone staircase. The Goshiki Shinsai festival is held every year on August 23. Admission to pray is free, and the car park is by the road. It's about 25 minutes' drive from Takachiho and can be combined with Tsujun Bridge for a half-day route.
Opening hours
All day (free)
Nearby sights
- Tsujun Bridge
- Kunimigaoka
- Akimoto Shrine
- Takachiho Gorge & Manai Falls
- Takachiho Shrine & Yokagura
- Tunnel no Eki
- Takachiho Amaterasu Railway
- Kushifuru Shrine