Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
This ancient pilgrimage route, also called the Kumano Sankeido, visits the Three Head Kumano Shrines—the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Starting in ancient times, the Kumano faith grew strong throughout the centuries, and countless people of all classes, from emperors and nobles to samurai and commoners have traveled this pilgrimage route. Due to the heavy rains in the area, the route’s stone paving still remains exposed in some areas, such as Daimon-zaka. A nationally designated Historic Site, a portion is also registered a World Heritage Site as part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
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- Address
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Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture other
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- Area
- Kumano / Owase Area
- Phone
- 0597890100
- Hours
- Free walking
- Closed
- 12/29-1/3
- Fees
- [Admission fee to view]Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Note
- *Tel will connect you to the Kumano City Tourism Association.
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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