::Once every 20 years, Ise Grand Shrine does a great renovation on their wooden structures, stones, and premises. Takihara Grand Shrine also has their own 20-year renovation, which is offset from Ise's by one year. So during Ise Grand Shrine's renovation, it is said that Amaterasu leaves the shrine and stays at Takihara Grand Shrine. A year later, when Takihara Grand Shrine has its renovation, Amaterasu leaves and returns to Ise Grand Shrine. | ::Once every 20 years, Ise Grand Shrine does a great renovation on their wooden structures, stones, and premises. Takihara Grand Shrine also has their own 20-year renovation, which is offset from Ise's by one year. So during Ise Grand Shrine's renovation, it is said that Amaterasu leaves the shrine and stays at Takihara Grand Shrine. A year later, when Takihara Grand Shrine has its renovation, Amaterasu leaves and returns to Ise Grand Shrine. |