Yakushima Taisha

Yakushima Taisha is a shrine situated in Miyanoura on Yakushima, an island designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Enshrined in an ancient forest, this sacred island venerates the natural environment of Yakushima itself as its divine essence, representing the very origin of nature worship. Under the watchful presence of sacred trees thousands of years old, including the Jomon Sugi cedar, it has been revered as the guardian deity of the island for ages. The rich natural beauty of Yakushima has moved countless visitors, and this great shrine similarly serves as spiritual sustenance for those who visit the island. In this hallowed ground filled with pure water and clear air, visitors never cease to offer gratitude for the blessings of nature and pray for purification of body and mind. It is a special place where one can feel the mysterious power of the island.