Himiko
The myth of the Sun Goddess who founded Japanese society is seen through the lens of a modern view of history. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Starring Shima Iwashita, Masao Kusakari, Rentaro Mikuni, Rie Yokoyama, Jun Hamamura, Tatsumi Hijikata, Yoshi Katō, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kenzō Kawarasaki
Watch "Himiko" on Criterion Channel released in 1974. It's a drama and fantasy movie, and has a rating of 7 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.