VISIT WAKAYAMAThe Official Wakayama Travel Guide

KUMANO KODO
KIIJI

Visit Wakayama is a tourist information website operated
by Wakayama Tourism Federation. In addition to providing
information on the Kumano Kodo, we provide seasonal
information on the Koyasan area, Shirahama Onsen area,
Wakayama City area, etc.

Wakayama
和歌山

Tamaru田丸

栃原

Kainan
海南

Kumano Sanzan

The main sites of worship in the Kumano
region are the three Grand Shrines ofKumano: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano
Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi
Taisha. As a set they are known as the
Kumano Sanzan.

Japan’s Spiritual Origins
Tochihara

Pilgrimage
Route Maps

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KUMANO熊野

Senri-no-Hama Beach

Ise
Jingu

Kumano isanisolatedsacred site ofIseGeku
伊勢神宮外宮 Jingu
healing andsalvation.
Naiku It embodies thespiritual origins伊勢神宮内宮
of Japan and has beena pilgrimage destination for centuries.
The steep, lush mountains of the Kii
Peninsula are blessed with a richcultural and natural heritage. Walking
the Kumano Kodo is an immersive
Japanese experience for the intuitive,
active traveler. Welcome!

Kumano Hongu
Taisha is situated in
the heart of the kumano.
The austere shrine
pavilions were originallylocated at Oyunohara,a sand-bank in the
Kumano-gawa River.

Yuasa

湯浅

Kumano Hongu Taisha

Gobo
御坊

Inami

KumanoHongu
Taisha

印南

KumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野本宮大社

Kumano Hayatama
Taisha is located in
Shingu city, where
the impressive
Kumano-gawa River
empties into the
expanse of the
Pacific Ocean.

熊野速玉大社

Kii-Tanabe
紀伊田辺

Kumano Nachi Taisha
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
熊野那智大社・那智山青岸渡寺

Japan
日本

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Destinations
ThemesPlan Your Trip

Seasons
Travel Concierge
Good To Know

Kumano Nachi
Taisha is built on a
mountain side facing
the inspiring Nachi
water fall, which is
the tallest in Japanand believed to be adeity.

Useful Words and Phrases
Konnichiwa

Hello… ……………こんにちは
Arigato… ……

Thank you

ありがとう

Sayonara

Goodbye………… さようなら
Sumimasen

Excuse me… …… すみません

Kumano Nachi Taisha

Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?

Do you speak English?… ………………………… 英語が話せますか？
Wakarimasen

I don't understand. / I don't know……… わかりません
Nihongo wa dekimasen

I can't speak Japanese……………………………… 日本語はできません
Yoshino吉野

Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka?

Is it OK to take a photo?… ……………………… 写真を撮ってもいいですか？
Hai

Ominesan
大峯山

Iie

Yes… ………………はい
No… …………………… いいえ
Would you please show me on this map where l am right now?
Kono chizu de genzaichi o oshiete kudasai.

…………………………………………………………………………………

この地図で現在地を教えてください

Where is the ××××?

××××はどこですか？

………………………………………

Basu-teiTozanguchi

Bus stop…バス停
Tasukete!
…

Traihead…登山口

Help me! たすけて！

×××× wa doko desu ka?

O-tearai/toire

Toilet…お手洗い/トイレ

Isha ga hitsuyo desu…

I need a doctor 医者が必要です

Shishigase-toge Pass

Koyasan高野山

kiiji

kohechi

CONTENTS
Context… ……………………… 1 Itineraries… ………………… 26
Overview… ……………… 2〜3 Access… …………………… 27
Maps… …………………… 4〜25 Route Guide… ………… 28〜31

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Wakayama Prefecture

Iseji

KumanoHongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社

Nakahechi

KumanoNachi Taisha

熊野那智大社

Ohechi03/2024 printed・発行

Omine
Okugakemichi

KumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野速玉大社

UNESCOWorld Heritage

Kumano Kodo
Kiiji
Pilgrimage Route Western RouteOn July 7, 2004 three sacredsites (Kumano Sanzan,
Koyasan, and Yoshino/Omine)and the pilgrimage routes thatlead to and connect them, wereregistered on UNESCO's World
Heritage list as the "Sacred
Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in
the Kii Mountain Range".

For over 1000 years people
from all levels of society,including retired emperors andaristocrats, have made thearduous pilgrimage to
Kumano. These pilgrims useda network of routes, now
called the Kumano Kodo,
which stretch across themountainous Kii Peninsula.

The Kiiji route connects Osakaand Tanabe running along
the northeast coast of the Kii
Peninsula. It mostly follows
modern roadways throughdeveloped areas with historic sites
scattered along the way. Highlights
are agricultural regions including
terraced orchards, ocean views,
and small passes.

1

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Gojo
五條

km

0.6

2.2 2.7

4.5

8.7

10.4

Kii-Tonda
紀伊富田
Kii-Hiki42
紀伊日置Susami
周参見

0.2

2.2

2.6

3.3

5.3

6.1 6.6 7.1

8

9.1

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14.1

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P.13~15

600m

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5~7

~240 ~250

P.18~20400m~16.5IC5.5~7.5 ~420 ~420 P.20~22
Kumano-Odomari
Kumanoshi
熊野大泊IC~10
3~4 ~120 ~120 P.22~23
熊野市

19

20.4

21 22.2 23.1

24.4 25 25.626.4

28.1

28.7 29.6 30.1

31

32.7
32.1 34.3

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Gobo~Inami Port

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14.4

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12.8

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20.9

21.2 21.9

22.6 22.9

24.8

26.4 27.5

29.4

21.6

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32

33.1 34.6
34.8

34.9

38.9

39.3

35.4 36.3

311

Susami-minami IC
すさみ南IC

Wabuka Tanami
和深
田並

42

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古座
Kushimoto
串本

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紀伊浦神

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Kumano Nachi Taisha
熊野那智大社
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
那智山青岸渡寺In
am
am i Pi ort

Shingu新宮
JR Kisei Line
JR紀勢本線
Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

ar
u

Nachikatsuura IC 168
那智勝浦IC

371

Inami Port~Minabe

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社

Kumano-gawa River
熊野川

371

Mirozu見老津tanceYuasa~Gobo

Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社

Shirahama
白浜

km 0

In

311

(km

Miyahara~Yuasa

Minabe~Tanabe

Kii-Tanabe
紀伊田辺

16.317.4

Owase-minami~12.5 4.5~6 IC~710 ~710 P.10~11
尾鷲南IC

Kainan~Miyahara

425

Minabe南部 Nanki-Tanabe IC
南紀田辺IC

15

Owase-kita IC~280 P.4~5~17.5 尾鷲北IC
5~7 ~220Owase425
尾鷲~250 ~250 P.6~7, 10

Hoshiya~Kainan

425

424

11.8 12.3

Mie Pref.
三重県

Yamanaka-shuku~Hoshiya
168

Inami Port~Minabe

Kirime切目

6.3 7.8 8.2

169

371

P.２０～２1
Tokei-jinja
鬪鷄神社
Nanki Shirahama Airport
南紀白浜空港20.2

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Dojo-ji
道成寺

Inami
印南
P.１８～1９

0

200m

309

Kii-Nagashima IC
紀伊長島IC

P.６～７
Kainan
海南 Fujishiro-jinja
370
JR Kinokuni Line
藤白神社
JRきのくに線
P.10～11
480
Kii-Miyahara
紀伊宮原
Ryujin Onsen
P.1２～1３
Yuasa
Wakayama Pref. 龍神温泉
湯浅
和歌山県

P.1６～1７400m

Koyasan
高野山

P.1４～1５

Miyahara~Yuasa

200m

Gokurakubashi
極楽橋

Hoshiya
布施屋

Kainan~Miyahara

600m

To
t
Ele alvation

24

Hoshiya~Kainan

800m

Yoshino吉野

400m

480 Hashimoto
橋本

368

166

e(
hr)

P.４～５

Sakurai
桜井
Yoshinoguchi
吉野口

800m

Osaka Pref. 371
大阪府

Hineno日根野
Yamanakadani
山中渓

Gobo
御坊

369

24

170

Kansai International Airport
関西国際空港Wakayama
和歌山

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m
Um an
a ak
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Sa ana ji ku
ka ka
Na i-b daka ash ni
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w no hian -T -jio nNa abe rii ja
k Ri am oji
kish urai- j - oin jija

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Ka iyaw
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at ta izsu tu oKa sak esu ao
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Overview

Japan Railway

LegendToilet400m
200m

Private Railway
Expressway

000 National Road Number
Kumano Kodo Kiiji Route

km 0

0.5

1.8

2.7

3.7

4.9
4.5

6.7

8 8.7

9

10.1

11.7

13

14.4

15.5 16

16.7

18.8

21.1

21.5

21.9

22.5
23.3 23.5

24.3
24

25.1

25.8

Drinking water

Public phone

Covered shelter

Convenience store

Accommodation

Grocery store

StationShop/Store

Station nearby

Vending machine

Bus stop3

Yamanaka-shuku～Hoshiya

Ueno

800m

400m

km

0

0.2

0.6

2.2 2.7

4.5

6.3 7.8 8.2

8.7

10.4

11.8 12.3

15

Sairen-ji
西蓮寺

0

Onoyama-toge Pass
雄ノ山峠

Sakai-bashi Bridge
境橋

Jifuku-ji
地福寺
Yamanaka-jinja
山中神社

Sakura Jizo statue
桜地蔵

Umame-oji

Yamanaka-gawa River
山中川
Yamanaka-sekisho remains
山中関所跡

64

a LineJR Hanw
JR阪和線

Nakayama-oji

Wakayama JCT.
和歌山JCT.
Good for dogs glamping Wakayama-kita
ドッグにグッドなグランピング和歌山北

中山王子

Yamanakadani Sta.
山中渓駅
LegendMukoda-bashi bus stop
向田橋バス停

4500ｍ

1000ｍ

Ikenokawa bus stop
池の川バス停

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Paved road

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolYamaguchi-jinja
山口神社

Yamaguchi-oji
山口王子

To Hanzaki-oji
至 吐前王子Hanzaki-oji
吐前王子

24

Myoko-ji
明光寺
Hoshiya
布施屋

64

Toge-no-Fudomyoo
峠の不動明王200ｍ

Shonen-ji
正念寺

To Kawanabe-oji
至 川辺王子100ｍ

Yamaguchi-jinja Ichi-no-Torii
山口神社一の鳥居

sway
Hanwa Expres
車道
動
自
和
阪

馬目王子

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

50

100

Nakamura-oji
中村王子

7

Yamanaka-shuku
山中宿

0

1：7 , 0 0 0

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Kawanabe-oji
川辺王子

JR Hanwa Line
JR阪和線

16.317.4

0

Rikishi-jinja
力侍神社

Kii-Ueno bus stop
紀伊上野バス停

Jizoson地蔵尊

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

200m

Jizoson地蔵尊

Konami Community Center
神波自治会館

7

Distance (km): ~17.5
Time (hr): 5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~220
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~280

600m

The Hiramatsu Residence
平松家住宅

To Nakamura-oji
至 中村王子

To Yamaguchi-jinja
至 山口神社Kaw
Br an
i d abg
Ha e ( e-hnz So asut hi
a
Ho ki-o h)
sh ji
iy
a

Ya
m
Um an
a ak
Ya me a-sm -o hu
Sa ana ji ku
ka ka
Na i-b daka ash ni
ya i B Stam ri .
a- dg
oj e
O
i
no
ya
m
ato
Ya
ge
m
ag
Pa
Ya
uc
ss
m
h
I c ag i- ohYa i-n uc ji
m o- hiag To jin
u r j
Ya ch ii am iIc ag jinjhKa i- uc a
w no hian -T -jio nNa abe rii ja
k Ri am oji
kish urai-j -oin jija

山中宿～布施屋Kawanabe64

Rikishi-jinja
力侍神社

P6▶

14

Shonen-ji
正念寺

Hoshiya Sta.
布施屋駅

Nakamura-oji
中村王子

Nishimura-Yamaguchi
bus stop
西村山口バス停

Kino-kawa River
紀ノ川

Kawanabe-oji
川辺王子

7

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved roadKii Sta.
紀伊駅

Kii-Ueno bus stop
紀伊上野バス停

Kawanabe-hashi Bridge (South)
川辺橋南詰
JR Wakayama Line
JR和歌山線
Senda Sta.
千旦駅

5

Hoshiya～Matsushiro-oji
布施屋～松代王子sh
K a iyaw
T ab
Na he ata
ka Fo -or j
W suji me ias
R r
Ya a-o esi
de
ta ji
nc
-to
e
ge
P
Hi
as
ra
s
o
Ku -o
c h ji
Ita izuki sas
Ku o-jch inja
Na izu
ku sa
c
Ta
hi
-o
ke
ji
uc
hi
- ji
nj
Yo
a
ts
ui
s
M s hi J
at ta izsu tu oKa sak e
su ao
M g a- ji
at jinsu
Bo s jada hir
K ib o(K ain o-o oji
um an ji
an
o
Ic
hi
-n
re o-Tm oai riins)

Takatsumi-jinja
高積神社

0

200m

0.2

2.2

2.6

3.3

5.3

6.1 6.6 7.1

8

9.1

10.7

11.9

14.1

200ｍ

Hotoku-ji
報徳寺

Distance (km): ~16.0
Time (hr): 5~6.5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~250
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~250

400m

km 0

100

Hoshiya 〜 Kainan (Kumano Ichi
-no-Torii remains)

600m

Kanki-ji
歓喜寺
The Former Nakasuji
Residence
旧中筋家住宅9

Idakiso Sta.
伊太祈曽駅

This newly opened Michi-no-Eki rest area is worth the side trip
featuring restaurant, cafe, bakery, and farmers' market locatedwithin a vast park. Local dishes are sold including fresh seasonal
Wakayama ingredients. You must love the nickname of this facility"Food Hunter Park"! Anyone hungry!?

Idakiso Station

Idakiso station is on the private
railroad Wakayama Electric
Railway famous for its uniquely
designed trains and the supercute Tama-ekicho, the catstation master. Taking a ride
for a few stops on this train is a
popular tourist destination.

LegendWakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line
和歌山電鐵貴志川線
Michi-no-Eki Shiki-no-Sato Park
道の駅四季の郷公園
Hoshiya
布施屋

To Wasa-oji
至 和佐王子The Nagata Residence
長多家住宅

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

15.1 15.9
14.4

Michi-no-Eki Shiki-no-Sato Park

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

9

Ho
800m

Idakiso Side Trips

Wasa

Itakiso-jinja
伊太祁曽神社
13

Hoshiya Sta.
布施屋駅

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

Temple370

Convenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Paved road

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolOther
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Matsusaka-oji
Komyo-ji
光明寺

9Wasa-oji

Kawabata-oji◀P5

Hirao junction
平尾分岐

Kita-Nakamura bus stop
北中村バス停Hirao-oji
平緒王子

Kuchizusa
口須佐

Yata-toge Pass
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JR Wakayama Line
JR和歌山線

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川端王子

Kire Sta.
吉礼駅

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海南東IC

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春日神社
Minami-Nakamura bus stop
南中村バス停
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汐見峠

Yotsuishi Jizo statue
四つ石地蔵

▶
P9
Hokensho-mae bus stop
保健所前バス停

Matsushiro-oji
松代王子

P10▶
18

7

Kainan Overview
Kainan is a major city in Wakayama Prefecture. The Kiiji passes byin the east while most of the urban center is to the west. There
are a few side trips, including a large market (Wakayama Marina
City) and traditional craft district (Kuroe) that can be accessed via
public bus from the Kainan train station.

Wakayama Marina City
On the coast the
Wakayama Marina City
features a European
themed amusement park
called Porto Europa andKuroshio Market, with adiversity of restaurants
and shops featuring fresh
seafood. The interior isdesigned like a nostalgic
shopping alley from the
1930s. A highlight ofthe market is the Tunafilleting show.

Kuroe Crafts District
To the north of Kainan station is the Kuroe district, wherecraftsmen have been producing high quality lacquerware for over
400 years. This is one of the three largest lacquerware production
areas in Japan. The techniques are handed down from generation
to generation, with multiple labor-intensive stages. One style thatis well known, purposely has the final red coating thinly applied toshow the rich black layer of lacquer underneath in a worn throughfashion. In addition to shops, the Kishu Lacquerware Cooperative
operates a visitor-type center called the Uruwashi-kan, withexhibits and sale of Kishu Lacquerware.

Sake
In the Kuroe district
there is a sake brewery
producing the awardwinning brand Kuroushi.
The brewery is in a
traditional building withsake tasting cafe andshop. The lofty wooden
construction offers
a classic setting for arelaxing taste testing
experience.

Manyoshu
Kainan and surrounding
areas are featured in the
Manyoshu, the oldest extant
collection of poetry compiledin the 8th century. Literallytranslated as the "Anthologyof Ten Thousand Leaves", it
contains 4,500 poems in 20
volumes and regarded aszenith of ancient Japanese
poetry. There are monuments
dedicated to this literaryclassic along the Kiiji.

Kainan City Bussan Tourist Center

Toilet

Kuroe
黒江

135

Bus stop

ShrinePublic phone

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Parking

TempleConvenience store

Oji shrine

Gas Station

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Stamp

Post Office

Paved road

BakeryAccommodation

Police Station

Other Unpaved trail

Bento Lunch Box

Coin Laundry

Fire Station

Other Paved road

Japanese Sweets

Bank

SchoolInformation

Station

Hospital

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線
Isebe Kakimoto-jinja
伊勢部柿本神社

Higashihama
東浜

Hikata-gawa River
日方川

135

136

Honzen-ji
本善寺

Utage HANARE
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新浜
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海南警察署前Business Hotel Simpson
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Hokensho-mae
保健所前Kasuga-jinja
春日神社

Hikata-minami
日方南
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Business Hotel Kannu Kainan

KainanMedical Center
海南医療センター

Kainan nobinos
海南 nobinos

Kainan Sta.
海南駅

WAKAYAMA PRINCE INN KAINAN
和歌山プリンスイン海南

Ono
大野

42

Matsushiro-oji
松代王子

370

Hours: 9:00~18:00 (Closed on New Year's holidays)
Rental Bicycles
Rental Bicycles Price: 500 yen/ 3 hours, 1,000 yen/1 day

Public Wi-fi

Funoo Shinmichi
船尾新道

Location: Kainan Station first floor

Hours: 9:00~17:30

KainanLegendKuroezaka
黒江坂
Kuroushi Chaya
黒牛茶屋

Kainan-bashi Bridge
海南橋

Kainan Medical
Center-mae
海南医療センター前
KainanMedical Center
海南医療センター

Sea Queen Kainan
シークイーン海南

Renge-ji
蓮花寺

An-yo-ji
安養寺

Utsumi Community Center
内海公民館

Kainan (Kumano Ichi-no-Torii remains)海南（熊野一の鳥居跡）

Bodaibo-oji

Nyorai-ji
如来寺

Higiri-shita
日限下

菩提房王子

Jodo-ji
浄土寺
42

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祓戸王子

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Bodaibo-oji
菩提房王子

370

Haraedo-oji
祓戸王子

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藤白神社
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Kainan Sta.
海南駅

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Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

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Covered shelter

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Grocery store

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Fire Station

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藤白峠

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Amida-ji
阿弥陀寺

Fukusho-ji
福勝寺

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爪書地蔵

Kitsumotobus stop橘本バス停

0

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200ｍ

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Yamaji-oji-jinja
山路王子神社
Kutsukake trailhead
沓形登り口

Ichitsubo-oji
一壺王子

橘本王子

藤代王子

42
Cemetary of Arima-no-Miko
有間皇子の墓165

Kitsumoto-jinja
橘本神社

Jizobu-ji
地蔵峰寺

Kitsumoto bus Stop
橘本バス停

Fujishiro Toge-oji

藤代塔下王子Gosho-no-Shiba
御所の芝

Fukusho-ji
福勝寺

166

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鈴木屋敷

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Paved trail

28.1

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Fudesutematsu
筆捨松

Matsushiro-oji
松代王子

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Kitsumoto-oji
橘本王子

164

Kaburazaka Toge-oji
蕪坂塔下王子LegendKainan(Kumano Ichi-no-Torii remains)海南（熊野一の鳥居跡）

Kasuga-jinja
春日神社

10

166

Distance (km): ~12.5
Time (hr): 4.5~6
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~710
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~710

400m

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至 拝ノ峠

Kamo-gawa River加茂川

Miyahara
宮原
480

Kumano Kodo Fureaihiroba Park
くまの古道ふれあい広場

Kaburazaka Toge-oji

Do Kyosen bus stop
道共撰バス停蕪坂塔下王子Fukuhara gravestones
伏原の墓
Kii-Miyahara Sta.
紀伊宮原駅

Hai-no-toge Pass
拝ノ峠

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Tokorozaka-oji

Yamaguchi-oji

所坂王子

山口王子

Tsumekaki Jizo statue
爪書地蔵
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Miyahara
宮原

Arida-gawa River
有田川
Ichirizuka Milestone
一里塚
Itoga Inari-jinja
糸我稲荷神社

Tenjin-sha
天神社

Tokusho-ji
得生寺
Miyahara-no-Watashiba remains
宮原の渡し場跡
Kii-Miyahara Sta.
紀伊宮原駅

20.9

22.8

23.8 25.8

26.9

27.4

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28.2

Distance (km): ~7.0
Time (hr): 2~3
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~220
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~220
Distance (km): ~23.0
Time (hr): 8~10
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~620
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~620

175

Kumano Kodo History and Folklore Museum
くまの古道歴史民俗資料館

175

0

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100

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

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TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

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Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

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Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolHozuto-toge Pass
方津戸峠

Sakagawa-oji Kobo Ido well

Itoga Kominkan bus stop
糸我公民館バス停
Aridagawa Onsen Ayuchaya hotels Sunshine
有田川温泉 鮎茶屋 ホテルサンシャイン

SenzanAn Kitamachi
千山庵 きたまち

Saiseikai Arida Hospital
済生会有田病院

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Inabane-no-Yashiro
稲葉根社

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Expressway
湯浅御坊道路Domachi Tateishi
signpost
道町の立石道標

Kadocho soy sauce museum
角長醤油資料館

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至 河瀬王子Tonoi bus stop
殿井バス停

200ｍ

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至 久米崎王子

Hiro-kawa River広川

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逆川王子

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Jinburo甚風呂

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Tsugane-oji
津兼王子

Yuasa Sta.
湯浅駅

Machinami-no-Eki Yuasa
まちなみの駅 湯浅
SenzanAn Kajiyamachi
千山庵 かじやまち
The Former Suhara Residence
旧栖原家住宅JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Koshikake-iwa remains
腰掛岩の跡
Sakagawa-jinja
Itoga-toge Pass
逆川神社
糸我峠

Tateishi-chaya
立石茶屋

Miyahara 〜 Yuasa

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

42

Miyahara-hashi Bridge (South)
宮原橋南詰

◀P11

19.4

Fujinami Sta.
藤並駅

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

12

Yuasa Umaimongura
湯浅美味いもん蔵

Yuasa 〜 Gobo

200m

km 0

Tsugane-oji

弘法井戸

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

津兼王子

Hirogawa IC-Gobo
Yuasa 道路
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坊
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久米崎王子

Temari
てまり

42

175

Yuasa Sta.
湯浅駅

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Jizo-ji
地蔵寺

P14▶

Kumesaki-oji

23
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湯浅醤油

Tateishi-chaya
立石茶屋

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

Higashi-no-Umadome-oji

Tsugane-oji

Shoraku-ji
勝楽寺
Shin-Yanase-bashi Bridge
新柳瀬橋
Hiro-kawa River
広川

42

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Miyoshiso
美よし荘
Yuasa
湯浅

Iseki bus stop
井関バス停
Tonoi bus stop
殿井バス停
Iseki-shuku remains
井関宿跡

Gonose-oji
河瀬王子

42

Gonose-bashi bus stop
河瀬橋バス停13

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Paved trail

22.6

Dojo-ji
道成寺

Machinami-no-Eki
まちなみの駅

Jazuka蛇塚
Yahata-hashi Bridge
八幡橋

27

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至 善童子王子

21.6

東の馬留王子Shishigase-toge Pass
鹿ヶ瀬峠

Tateba remains
立場跡
Ji-no-Jizo statue
痔の地蔵

◀P13

Bato Kannon
馬頭観音 Kingyo-chaya remains
金魚茶屋跡

42

Shishigase-toge trailhead (South)
鹿ヶ瀬峠登り口(南)14

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Michi-no-Eki
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Drinking water

Accommodation

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Camping

SchoolDojoji Sta.
道成寺駅

Kutsukake-oji

海士王子

Aitokusan-oji
愛徳山王子

Ama-oji
海士王子
Aitokusan-oji
愛徳山王子

Zendoji-oji
善童子王子

Dohyo
Jizo statue
道標地蔵
Ichirizuka Milestone remains
一里塚跡

沓掛王子

Namera-bashi Bridge
なめら橋

Haradani Kotai-jinja
原谷皇太神社
Tsumekaki Jizo statue
爪かき地蔵

Nishi-no-Umadome-oji

Komyo-ji
光明寺

Kanasaki Chikuzaiten
金崎竹材店

Imakumano-jinja
今熊野神社

Uchi-no-Hata-oji
内ノ畑王子

Ameshi-jinja
雨司神社
Ichirizuka Milestone remains
一里塚跡

Gobo Sta.
御坊駅

Tomiyasu bus stop
Train crossing 富安バス停
第一萩原踏切Hagiwara Park 27
萩原住民公園

176

P18▶

Ama-oji

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

西の馬留王子1000ｍ

7▶

P1

Kii-Uchihara Sta.
紀伊内原駅

Uchihara bas stop
内原バス停

Hagiwara
萩原

Ko-toge Pass
小峠

0

ToiletGobo
御坊

Jazuka蛇塚

Yahata-hashi Bridge
八幡橋

Dojo-jibus stop
道成寺バス停LegendHigashi-no-Umadome-oji

Dojo-ji
道成寺

Yoshida Hachiman-jinja
吉田八幡神社

Distance (km): ~23.0
Time (hr): 8~10
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~620
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~620

400m

km 0

100

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Dojoji Sta.
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王子橋

Taie-oji

176

Uchihara-oji-jinja
内原王子神社

高家王子

42

15

Dojo-ji

Gobo City

History

Gobo City is located at the mouth of the Hidaka-gawa River near
the center of the western coastline of the Kii Peninsula. It is asmall city with a population of ~22,000. The main industries arecommercial fishing, forestry, and agriculture, especially flowers.

Doji-ji temple was believed to be founded in 710 and therefore
one of the oldest in Japan. The expansive grounds feature a gate,
worship hall, and three-story pagoda. The main wooden statueof Senju Kannon dates from the Heian period and is a National
Treasure. The foundation myth relates to a young girl called Kaminaga-hime or long-haired princess who found a statue of Senju
Kannon in the harbor.

Legend of Anchin & Kiyohime

The Dojo-ji is famous for the legend of Anchin and Kiyohime
dating from the 10th century which has been adapted for wellknown Noh and Kabuki dramas. Anchin was a monk on pilgrim
to Kumano when he had a romantic encounter with princess
Kiyohime. He promised to return but did not. Kiyohime chased
Anchin and saw him off in the distance. She was so furious that
she raged after him with terrible might. Eventually she caught up
with him at the Dojo-ji temple, where Anchin was hiding under
the temple bell. Kiyohime's anger transformed her into a serpent
demon and wrapped around the bell, incinerating herself in theprocess and killing Anchin. Reciting of the tale using scrolls is
performed onsite.

Jinaicho temple town

The name of Gobo is derived from the Hongan-ji Hidaka-betsuin
temple which was founded in 1540, which the city developedaround. It is near the Nishi-Gobo Station on the Kishu Railway.
Although one is not allowed to enter the grounds the mainbuilding can beseen throughthe gates. The
four-hundredyear-old
ginkgo tree on
the temple's
grounds is aprefectural
naturalmonument.
Nearby is acollection ofolder, classic
buildings.

LegendToilet

Stamp

Public phone

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Coin Laundry

Hospital

Grocery store

Bank

ShrineBakeryStation

TempleFire Station

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Bento Lunch Box

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Japanese Sweets

Paved road

Information

Parking
42Gas Station

Public Wi-fi

Post Office

Other Paved road

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Police Station

Kitaura Byoin-mae
北裏病院前
Gobo Sta.
御坊駅

Gobo
御坊

Other Unpaved trail

Nagao Clinic-mae
ながおクリニック前

Hotel Green Hill
Gobo Station
ホテルグリーンヒル御坊駅前

191

191

191

Hotel Green Hill Gobo Annex
ホテルグリーンヒル御坊アネックス

Kita-Takara
北財部Horin-ji
法林寺

185

Nishi-Komatsubara
西小松原
176

191

Komatsubara
小松原
Ojo-ji
往生寺

Gobo Keisatsusho-mae
御坊警察署前Kuhon-ji
九品寺
26

Takara-jinja
宝神社

190

Takara-no-Yu
宝の湯Kishu Railway
紀州鉄道

Kishu Railway

This private railway line is the second shortest in Japan and links
the JR Gobo station with the center of the city. It is a single carthat makes journeys back and forth on a single track.

26
Shokugyo Anteisho-mae
職業安定所前
Hidaka Shinkokyoku Roman City-mae
日高振興局ロマンシティ前
Business Hotel Central
ビジネスホテルセントラル
Kitade Hospital

Shima
島

北出病院

Gobo Nankai Bus-mae
御坊南海バス前Hidaka Hospital
ひだか病院

42

Taiikukan-mae
体育館前

16

Yukawa-jinja
湯川神社

Kiokan Koko-mae
紀央館高校前

Himawari Danchi
ひまわり団地Gakumon Sta.
学門駅
Koshin-do
庚申堂
Zenmyo-ji
善妙寺

Kii-Gobo Sta.
紀伊御坊駅
Kii-Gobo Sta.
紀伊御坊駅
Ayame Ryokan
あやめ旅館

185

0

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Gobo

500ｍ

17

Gobo～Kusui

Gokuraku-ji

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b
Yu o
ka
w
No
a
g u - jinjach
B i- sIw ridghin
au
e ba
(E sh
c
Go hi-o ast i
)
ku ji
ra
ku
- ji
Sh
io
ya
-o
jijin
ja
Ki
yo
hi
m
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ku e-nobi
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to
tra
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nc
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e
Hotok doee
Ue tok Id ntr
o
e
a
n
w n
Ku o-o Ido el ce
su ji en l
tra
i
Ka
nc
n
e
In o-o
am ji
iP
or
t

御坊～楠井

800m

To Shioya-oji-jinja
至 塩屋王子神社

400m

Gobo 〜 Inami Port

200m

km

0 0.3

2.2

3.8

4.9

6.8

9.4

10.5

12

12.3

16.3

Kotono-bashi Bridge
琴野橋

1：7 , 0 0 0

0

岩内王子

Iwauchi Ichigofun tumulus
岩内一号墳
25

Gobo-ohashi Bridge
御坊大橋

Yukawa-jinja
湯川神社

Business Hotel YUJYU
ビジネスホテル百寿

Gobo Sta.
御坊駅
Kishu Railway
紀州鉄道

Pension Uemichi
ペンションうえみち

Business Hotel Forest Inn Gobo
ビジネスホテルフォレストイン御坊◀P17

Kotobuki Ryokan
寿旅館

Hidaka-gawa River日高川

Shioya-oji

Nishi-Gobo Sta.
西御坊駅

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrineView point

Station

TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Paved road

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolKosen-ji
光専寺
42

Kitahama bus stop
北浜バス停

Oji-gawa bus stop
王子川バス停Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Hirohata Ichigofun, Nigofun tumuli
広畑一号墳・二号墳
Kiyohime-no-Zorizuka
清姫の草履塚Kami-Haraido bus stop
上祓井戸バス停

Amada-bashi Bridge
Bit coin villa Wakayama
天田橋
ビットコインヴィラ 和歌山 Hamanoya
浜の家
Tabiji Ryokan
Nishi-Gobo bus stop
旅路旅館
西御坊バス停

Gobo City Hall
御坊市役所 Shiyakushomae Sta.
市役所前駅

Public Wi-fi

Shioya-oji-jinja
塩屋王子神社42

18

Oji-gawa River
王子川
425

ToiletPublic phone

塩屋王子

Gokuraku-ji
極楽寺

To Kiyohimeno-Zorizuka
至 清姫の草履塚
Oji-gawa bus stop
王子川バス停

50

42

100ｍ

Kitahama bus stop
北浜バス停

Shimo-Kusui bus stop
下楠井バス停LegendNoguchi-shinbashi
Bridge (East)
野口新橋東詰425

Enman-ji
圓満寺

16.7

Iwauchi-oji

Gobo
御坊

200ｍ

Gokuraku-ji
極楽寺

27

◀P15

100

Shioya-oji-jinja
塩屋王子神社12.8 13.7

Dojoji Sta.
道成寺駅

1：9 , 0 0 0

Shioya-oji
塩屋王子

Unpaved trail
Paved trail
12.2

0

To Gokuraku-ji
Oji-gawa River
至 極楽寺
王子川
Shioya Shogakko-mae
bus stop
塩屋小学校前バス停

To Iwauchi-oji
至 岩内王子Distance (km): ~17.0
Time (hr): 5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~240
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~250600m

Shioya-oji-jinja

Haraido Kannon-ji
祓井戸観音寺

Kiyohime-no-Koshikake-ishi
清姫の腰掛石Ueno-oji
上野王子

42

Kusama Ryokan
くさま旅館

Jusanzuka
gravestones
十三塚

Akichika bus stop
秋近バス停
Kabego bus stop
Hashicho
壁川バス停
はし長Ichirizuka Milestone remains
一里塚跡

Kusui
楠井

Ueno bus stop
上野バス停
Hotoke Ido well
仏井戸

Okubi Jizoson
御首地蔵尊
Gakuen-mae bus stop
学園前バス停P20▶

Hotoke Ido entrance
仏井戸入口
MARIN-Q Cotage Uenoko
MARIN-Q コテージ上野港

Okubi Jizoson entrance
御首地蔵尊入口0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

19

Inami

Kusui～Katakura

0

eno
-Z
or
os
i
on zuk
Ho
en a
to
tra
Ho ke
nc
I
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Hotok doee
Ue tok Id ntr
no e I o w an
Ku -o do el ce
su ji en l
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Ka i
nc
n
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In o-o
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In i
am P
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Ik
ar
ug
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K St aNa irima.
k
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To i- aM ku tog oji
yo ho eAr go n S Passi hnoma i Mhon
- o
Iw -Muno nuinas su -M m
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u
ta ro
ku St
ra a.
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nr
i-o
ji
M
in
ab
eto
Ki
ge
sh
Pa
u
ss
Um
M
e
i
n
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n
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bi

oh
im

ku

600m

100

200ｍ

Inami Port
印南港

Gobo 〜 Inami Port
Distance (km): ~17.0
Time (hr): 5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~240
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~250

200m

0 0.3

2.2

3.8

4.9

6.8

9.4

10.5

12

12.2

12.3

16.3

17.2
16.7

18.5

19.3

20.4

21.5
21.2

23.3

24.6
25.4

25.6 26.7

28.4

29.6

31

32.1 32.7

Distance (km): ~16.5
Time (hr):5.5~7.5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~420
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~420
Unpaved trail
Paved trail

12.8 13.7

Inami IC
印南IC

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

0

500ｍ

Inami Sta.
印南駅

Inami-gawa River
印南川
Inami
Sta.
bus
stop
1000ｍ
印南駅バス停Inami
印南Inami Hamanishi bus stop
印南浜西バス停
Kusui
楠井
Shimo-Kusui bus stop
下楠井バス停Kosen-ji
高泉寺

42

◀P19

Tsui bus stop
津井バス停

Inami Town Hall
印南町役場
Hanwa Expressway

42

JR K
JRき inkun
のく i Lineに線
Minpaku Gerafamily

Kirime-oji-jinja
切目王子神社

Inami Port
印南港

叶王子

Heiwa-bashi Bridge
平和橋

To Ueno-oji
至 上野王子To Ikaruga-oji
至 斑鳩王子

202

197

42

Kirime Sta.
切目駅

1：1 2 , 5 0 0

0100

Katakura
片倉
42

P22▶

Kosho-ji
光照寺

Iwashiro-oji

Enoki-toge Pass
榎木峠

Ten-jinja
天神社

岩代王子

Nakayama-oji-jinja
中山王子神社
Komyo-ji
光明寺
Kirime Sta.
切目駅

Komyo-ji
光明寺

200ｍ

Iwashiro-oji entrance
岩代王子入口Tokuhon Shonin Myogohi Monument
徳本上人名号碑

Iwashiro Sta.
岩代駅

e
Lin

42

i
un 線
k
n
Ki くに
JR きの
JR

Arima-no-Miko-no-Musubimatsu Monument
有間皇子の結松記念碑
LegendKirime-oji-jinja
切目王子神社

Ichienso
いち縁荘
Dog Villa Plumeria INAMI.
プルメリア印南

20

To Kirime
Nakayama-oji
至 切目中山王子Ikaruga-oji
斑鳩王子

Kirime-gawa River
切目川

42

Satsuki Ryokan
さつき旅館

Kirime-gawa
River
切目川

切目王子

Kirime-bashi
Bridge
切目橋

MARIN-Q

Kirime-bashi Bridge
切目橋

切目中山王子Kirime-oji

JR Kinkuni LineJRきのくに線

Imamata Ryokan
今又旅館

28

Kano-oji

Kirime-oji
切目王子

Inami
印南

Kirime Nakayama-oji

阪和自動車道民泊ゲラファミリー

Inamizaki
印南崎

To Ikaruga-oji
至 斑鳩王子Kano-oji
叶王子

Inami Port 〜 Minabe

400m

km

To Inami Sta.
至 印南駅

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Inami Hamanishi bus stop
印南浜西バス停

O

800m

Ki
y

Go

b
Yu o
ka
w
No
a
gu -jinjach
B i-s
Iw ridghin
au
e ba
(E sh
c
Go hi-o ast i
)
ku ji
ra
ku
-ji
Sh
io
ya
-o
jijin
ja

楠井～片倉

KirimeToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Paved road

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolOther
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road21

Katakura～Tokei-jinja

Senri-oji

Pa
u
ss
U
M m
M ina ebo
in be shab i
Ka e oji -ka
n
sh
im
ajin
ja
Sa
ka
i
Ha
ya
Ha -ojiya
Us Ichhi iriM -no zuker -H a
an Mi
M a
o
a les
to
Sh tomne
io ac
D gor hied ih
Ky ach am
u i-o a rA
M izu ji em
ic
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h -h
ns
To iwa ashikke e Bri-jiiin shi dg
ja
Si e (
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po es
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eto
ge
ab

Ki
sh

i-o
ji
nr

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M

Se

ar
ug
Ki arim ojiKi e-orim jie jinj
K St aNa irima.
k
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To ki-t aM ku og oji
yo ho eAr go n S Passi hnoma i Mhon
- o
Iw -Muno nuinas su -M m
Iw hiro bimiko entaKa shi -oji ats
u
ta ro
ku St
ra a.

Ik

800m

In

In
am
am i Pi ort

片倉～鬪雞神社

600m
400m

To Iwashiro Sta.
至 岩代駅
42

0.5

1.8

2.7

3.7

4.9
4.5

6.7

8 8.7

9

10.1

11.7

13

14.4

15.5 16

16.7

18.8

21.1

21.5

21.9

22.5
24.3

23.3 23.5

25.8

25.1

24

Kishu Umeboshi-kan
紀州梅干館

Minabe-gawa
River
南部川

Distance (km): ~16.5
Time (hr):5.5~7.5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~420
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~420

Minabe-toge Pass
南部峠

Senri Umigame-kan
千里ウミガメ館

Distance (km): ~10.0
Time (hr): 3~4
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~120
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~120

Matsubara bus stop
松原バス停

◀P21

Katakura
片倉Minabe-ohashi Bridge
南部大橋
Senri Umigame-kan
千里ウミガメ館

Senri-oji
千里王子

Roto Gakuen-mae bus stop
ロート学園前バス停

GRAND MERCURE WAKAYAMA MINABE RESORT & SPA
Senri Kannon
千里観音
Senri-no-Hama Beach
千里の浜

0

22

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Paved road

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolOther
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Minshuku
Nishikawa
民宿にしかわUmegaokabus stop
梅ヶ丘バス停Ipponmatsu
bus stop
一本松バス停Kishuji Minabe
紀州路みなべ1：1 2 , 5 0 00

Zentoku-ji
善徳寺

i Lineokun
JR Kin に線
く
JRきのHaya-ojinja
芳養大神社

Minshuku Rich
民宿リッチ Asahiro
朝日楼
Tabi-no-yado Ikuta
旅の宿・いく田Minabe-oji
三鍋王子Senri Kannon
千里観音

42

42

Minabe-ohashi Bridge
Kitado-kaikan
南部大橋
北道会館

Senri-oji
千里王子Kashima-jinja
鹿島神社

Minabe南部

Minabe-gawa River
南部川

42

Minabe Sta.
南部駅

三鍋王子

Kishu Umeboshi-kan
紀州梅干館

Inami Port 〜 Minabe

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Minabe-oji

JRJR Kinoきの ku
くに ni L線 ine

Minabe-toge Pass
南部峠

Katakura
片倉Minabe 〜 Tokei-jinja

200m

km 0

Minabe-oji

100

Oya bus stop
大屋バス停
Sakai
堺

Sakai bus stop
堺バス停
Heike-zuka
平家塚

100

200ｍ

Aritoshi-jinja
蟻通神社

Kozan-ji
高山寺

42

208

Kyu Aizu-hashi Bridge (West)
旧会津橋西詰Haya Sta.
芳養駅

29

Dedachi-oji
出立王子

Ihara bus stop
井原バス停
Ihara Kannon
井原観音

0

200ｍ

Tanga Jizodo
丹河地蔵堂

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Mera
目良

Haya-oji
芳養王子

Ushi-no-Hana
牛の鼻Michiwake-ishi
Signpost
道分け石Motomachi
元町
424

210

Kii-Tanabe Sta.
紀伊田辺駅

Haya Ichirizuka Milestone
芳養一里塚跡Pension Sirogisu
ペンションシロギス
KAMENOI HOTEL KII-TANABE
亀の井ホテル 紀伊田辺

Tenjinzaki
天神崎Shiogorihama remains
潮垢離浜跡

P2

Tokei-jinja
鬪雞神社

5▶

23

TanabeGateway to Kumano
Tanabe City is the historic and present day gateway to Kumano, a
key location for both land and ocean transportation routes. It is asleepy coastal city with a population of around 65,000, the largest
in the south of the Kii Peninsula. Tanabe Bay is to the west withmountains rising in the East. Across the bay to the south is the
Shirahama resort area.
Fishing and agriculture focused on Ume and orange production
are the major industries. The mountains inland from the coast arecovered with terraced orchards.
Access: JR Trains run daily from Kyoto and Osaka (~2.5 hrs)

Kii-Tanabe Station Area

The station area is the center of the older part of the city. Next tothe Kii-Tanabe station is the TANABE Tourist Infomation Center.
Most of the other main sites are to the south-west of the station.

TANABE Tourist Information Center

Kumano deities were manifested
in Tokei-jinja Shrine, some pilgrims
did not make the voyage into theheart of Kumano, but prayed here,
subsequently worshipping the
Kumano Sanzan from afar.

Business Hotel Sunshine
ビジネスホテルサンシャイン

Kyu Aizu-hashi Bridge (West)
旧会津橋西詰Yatachine-jinja
八立稲神社

Ajikoji-Restaurant &Entertainment District

e
Lin
ni
u
k 線
no
Ki くに
JR きの
JR
AIWASO
愛和荘

The entertainment area in front of
the JR Kii-Tanabe station is called"Ajikoji" and is packed with over
200 restaurants and Japanesestyle pubs (izakaya). Every alley
is full of quaint places to eat anddrink.

Dedachi-oji
出立王子

Tanabe is a safe place for nonJapanese speakers to fully
experience delicious local cuisine
in an authentic environment.
Kanpai!

Ryusen-ji
龍泉寺
210

Hours: 9:00~18:00(Open year-round)

Saiho-ji
西方寺

Joon-ji
浄恩寺
Egawa-ohashi
江川大橋

Where to Eat & Drink

Travel Support Center

The KUMANO TRAVEL shop isdedicated to supporting visitors
onsite. It is located within shortwalking distance from the Kii-Tanabe
station and is run by bilingualEnglish/Japanese speaking staff.
Services include luggage storage,
luggage shuttle, accommodation
reservations, etc. Outdoor gear and local souvenirs are for sale.
Hours:9:00〜18:00 (Open year-round)

Tokei-jinja

Tokei-jinja Shrine was established in 419 A.D and derives from Kumano
Hongu Taisha. Many imperial and aristocratic pilgrims paid homage
here praying for safe passage into the realm of Kumano. Because the24

Tanabe Station Hotel
田辺ステーションホテル

12 The CUE

2Tentsuku Guesthouseてんつくゲストハウス

13 アルティエホテル紀伊田辺

3

Miyoshiya Ryokan
美吉屋旅館

14

4

DJANGO Hostel & Lounge

Buddha Guesthouse
15 ブッダゲストハウス口熊野

5Business Hotel Pearl
ビジネスホテルパール

6

Hotel Nankairo
ホテル南海楼7

Guesthouse Ogawaya
旅の宿 OGAWA・YA

Altier Hotel

16

Ebisu-jinja
戎神社
Kinsui-jinja
錦水神社

Tanabe-ohashi Bridge
田辺大橋

The Hotel TERAMOTO
ザ ホテル テラモト

Danshaku
音楽珈琲館 男爵

17 Cozy house

ToiletCoin Laundry

Public phone

Bank

Convenience store

StationGrocery store

Bus stop18

BakeryParking
Gas Station

19

Business Hotel White
ビジネスホテルホワイト

Bento Lunch Box

8Guest house Shin Kumano
ゲストハウスシン熊野

Japanese Sweets

Post Office9

Hanaori Guest House
花庵ゲストハウス

20 田辺ゲストハウスICHIE

Information

Police Station

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

10

Hotel Hanaya
ホテル花屋
Guest House Kumano

11 ゲストハウス熊野

21

Kinoyado Shinyashiki
紀之宿新屋敷Michi-no-Eki rest area

SchoolOji shrine

Hospital

Parkside Hotel

Stamp

Shrine0 Accommodation

Temple22 パークサイドホテル

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Ohechi Unpaved trail
Other Paved roadKii-Tanabe Sta.
紀伊田辺駅

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Tanabe Tourist
Information Center
田辺市観光センター

1

Ajikoji
味光路

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Kaizo-ji
Minakata
海蔵寺
Kumagusu Archives
南方熊楠顕彰館

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14

5

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Tokei-jinja / Minato
鬪雞神社 / 湊

7

15

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Tentsuku
Sharehouseてんつく
シェアハウスEbisu Fishing Port
戎漁港

9Travel Support Center

Aritoshi-jinja
蟻通神社

210 Ginza
銀座

Kumano Kodo
Ohechi Route熊野古道 大辺路

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Tokei-jinja
鬪雞神社

Minshuku
Chitose
民宿ちとせ
Horin-ji
法輪寺

Ueshiba Morihei
Bronze Statue
植芝盛平翁銅像

Tanabe Municipal Budokan(Ueshiba Morihei Museum)
田辺市立武道館・植芝盛平記念館
Shiogori Salt-water Puriﬁcation
潮垢離場
Tanabe Bay
田辺湾

Ohechi Paved road

HOTEL KII TANABE
ホテル紀伊田辺Michiwake-ishi Signpost
道分け石

Kinan Culture Hall
紀南文化会館

Legend

TSUKASA HOUSETSUSAKAハウス

Tanabe Guesthouse ICHIE

Yayoi inn
やよい．
inn

Nakahechi Paved road

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Tanabe Castle
Yasaka-jinja
Water Gate remains
八坂神社
田辺城水門跡Around Kii-Tanabe Sta. Accommodation
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Jogyo-ji
Hashizume 浄行寺
橋詰

Kiiji Paved road

Takao Nichome
高雄二丁目

Shimin Sogo Center
市民総合センター

Inari-jinja
稲荷神社

Kumano Kodo Route

Kumano Kodo
Nakahechi Route熊野古道 中辺路

Akizu-guchi
秋津口

Kireto-hashi Bridge
切戸橋
Konyamachiya
Townhouse
紺屋町家
Ganjo-jiAizu-gawa River
願成寺
会津川

TanabeTakao-ohashi
Bridge高雄大橋

Kozan-ji
高山寺

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Ogigahama Beach
扇ヶ浜海水浴場

Tsuburizaka
つぶり坂

Tanabe Pocket Park
田辺市街なかポケットパーク
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Tanabe City Hall
田辺市役所

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Tanaberu
田辺市文化交流センター「たなべる」

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Day Walks
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B

370

169

371
168

480

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425

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Fujishiro-zaka Day Walk
●Transfer to Kainan Sta.
●Walk Fujishiro-zaka to Kitsumoto bus
stop (p.10, ~6km) 🅐●Bus to Kamogo Sta.
Itoga-toge and Yuasa Day Walk
●Transfer to Kii-Miyahara Sta.
●Walk Itoga-toge Pass and Yuasa to Yuasa
Sta.(p.12~13, ~8km) 🅑
Shishigase-toge Pass Day Walk
●Transfer to Yuasa Sta.
●Walk Shishigase-toge Pass to KiiUchihara Sta.(p.13~15, ~18km) 🅒

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Kainan to Gobo Trek
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2

370

169

168

480
425

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311
311

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Day1：
●Transfer to Kainan Sta.

42

371

12
3
4

5

309

24

370

24

370

169

●Walk to Minabe (p.21~22, ～13km),
overnight ❶

371
168

480
425

311

1 2

311

42

371

Day1：
●Transfer to Kirime Sta.

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Day2：
●Walk to Tenjinzaki and Tokei-jinja
to Kii-Tanabe Sta. (p.22~23,～13km),
overnight ❷Day3：●Transfer to next destination

Namba
Shin-Imamiya

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Kintetsu-Nara
Nara
Yamato-Yagi

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168

Kansai Airport

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42

311

Wakayamashi
Wakayama

KainanKamogo

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42

Gobo

●Walk to Hoshiya (～18km)●Transfer to Wakayama Sta., overnight ❷Day3：●Transfer to Hoshiya Sta.
●Walk to Kainan Sta. (～17km), overnight ❸Day4：●Walk to Yuasa (～20km), overnight ❹Day5：●Walk to Gobo (～23km), overnight ❺Day6：●Walk to Inami Port (～17km), overnight ❻Day7：●Walk to Tokei-jinja (～26km), overnight ❼HashimotoGojo

No service
November to April.

GOKURAKUBASHI
KoyasanTozanguchi
KitsumotoKii-Miyahara

Kii-Uchihara
Day1：●Transfer to Wakayama Sta., overnight ❶Hoshiya
Kishi
Idakiso

Minoshima
Yuasa

Tennoji

HinenoYamanakadani
Ikenokawa

425

Day8：
●Transfer to next destination

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169

Yamato-Saidaiji
Shin-Osaka
Osaka
Tsuruhashi

Osaka-Abenobashi

Day2：●Transfer to Yamanakadani Sta.

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Kobe Sannomiya

Kii

Day3：
●Walk to Gobo (p.13~15,～23km),
overnight ❸Kirime to Tanabe Trek

Shin-Kobe

to Fukuoka
to Himeji

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Day2：
●Walk to Yuasa (p.12~13,～7km),
overnight ❷Day4：●Transfer to next destination

to Nagoya, Tokyo

Kiiji Intermediate Complete Trek

●Walk to Miyahara (p.10~11, ～13km),
overnight ❶

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Kyoto

Below are basic overviews of the ways to walk the Kumano Kodo Kiiji
route from a shorter highlight trip to a multi-day trek.

No service
December to March.

to Ise, Nagoya

Gomadanzan
Totsukawa Onsen
Kirari-Ryujin

Gonose-bashi
Dojoji

JR
Shinkansen
Nankai Railway
Kintetsu Railway
Wakayama Electric Railway
Kishu Railway
Koyasan Cablecar
Ryujin Bus
Meiko Bus
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Nara Kotsu
Nankai Rinkan Bus
Shirahama Town Bus
Susami Town Bus
Kushimoto Town Bus
Kushimoto Tour Bus
Taiji Town Bus
Nachikatsuura Town Bus
Wakayama Bus Naga
Kainan City Bus
Daijyu Bus
Kumano Kodo

Yakio
No service
December to March.

Ryujin Onsen

Owase

Nishi-Gobo
Kitahama

Kurisugawa

Hosshinmon-oji

Hongu Taisha-mae

Inami
KirimeMinabeAsso

Takijiri

Kumanoshi

Kumano Nachi Taisha
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
NachisanDaimonzaka

ShinguTonda-bashi
Nachi
ShirahamaIchiyaTsubaki Onsen
Kii-Tenma
Mikegawa
Kii-Katsuura
Shirahama Bus Center
Shimowada
YukawaAgo
Taiji
SusamiMirozuKii-Uragami
Nanki Shirahama Airport
Kii-Tonda
Kii-Tahara
Esumi(Daily ﬂights to Haneda,Tokyo)
Tanami
Kii-Hiki
TawaraKii-Arita
Koza
Michi-no-Eki Susami
WabukaKushimotoKii-Hime(Susami Marriott)
Tako
Hashigui-iwa (Hashigui-iwa Marriott)
Kii-Tanabe

Shionomisaki
Kanko Tower

Kashino Todai-guchi

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Route Guide
Overview
This map booklet covers the Kiiji route from the border of
Wakayama and Osaka at the JR Yamanakadani train station to
Tanabe City. Historically pilgrims began in Kyoto taking a boat
to Osaka, then walking south on the Kiiji along the coast. Thisroute dates from the 9th century and was the main route fromthe north to south. It has been developed over the centuries andnow follows mostly paved roads through settled areas. The main
remaining mountain pass is just south of Kainan city. The Kiiji isinland until Gobo city from where it skirts along the coastline until
Tanabe. Because if follows the main train line, it is possible tobreak this route of the Kumano Kodo easily into sections. Although
it has a long history, because most of the original trails have been
lost, it is considered more of a minor route.
NOTE: Signage is inconsistent and often only in Japanese.

Yamanaka-shuku to Hoshiya
The border between Osaka and Wakayama prefectures is a lineof mountain called the Izumi Range. This section climbs over therange and descends into the valley bottom, ultimately crossing the
Kino-kawa River.
JR Yamanakadani Station & Yamanaka-shuku
The Yamanakadani train station is on the north side of the passin a small collection of homes called Yamanaka-shuku. In the
golden age of the pilgrimage this post-town was a very prosperous
stopover with more than 20 inns. It is about a one-hour train ridefrom Osaka.
Umame-ojiThis is the first of dozens of small oji shrines that line the Kiiji
route. Oji are subsidiary shrines of the Kumano Grand Shrines that
protect and guide pilgrims. These shrines house the "child deities"of Kumano and historically served as places of both worship andrest.
Yamanaka Sekisho remains
This valley is one of the easiest ways over the range andsubsequently all traffic flowed through here making it a logicalsite of a Sekisho gate. Sekisho were checkpoints across Japandeveloped by the Edo government (1600-1868) to control the
movement of people and collect tolls. The border between theKii Domain (or Kishu Domain) (present day Wakayama Prefecture)and Izumi Domain (present-day Osaka Prefecture) is just south ofhere. The Kii feudal province was administered from Wakayama
Castle in present-day Wakayama City. This is why train stations inWakayama Prefecture often have the prefix Kii.

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NOTE: Subsequently modern-day infrastructure such as
expressways and train line also squeeze through this narrow gap in
the mountains. Traffic can be very heavy, so it is vitally important
to be careful when walking on these narrow roads.
Nakayama-oji
This mountain chain is also known by the name Katsuragi andhas been revered as sacred-permeated with deities. This iswhere En-no-Gyoja, the founder of the mountain asceticism
sect of Shugendo, first trained in the 7th century. Shugendo is amixed religion with its roots in shamanistic mountain worship. A
pilgrimage training route runs nearby, and often wooden prayer
amulets can be seen left on the small oji shrine grounds.
Onoyama-toge Pass & Kino-kawa Plains
The road leads up and over the Onoyama-toge Pass (180m
above sea level) before descending sharply on a set of narrowswitchbacks, as the Kino-kawa river plains spread out below. Just
after passing under the giant concrete freeway the Kiiji turns
left on a side street andYamaguchi-oji. From here
the trail follows a series ofroads towards the river. Side
roads lead to Yamaguchi-jinja
shrine which dates from thelate 8th century, and further
on in rice paddies the Rikishijinja shrine. Because of riverflooding the oji shrines have
Rikishi-jinja
moved locations over time.
Kino-kawa River
The Kino-kawa River was a major access route into the northernparts of the Kii Peninsula. Historically pilgrims used boats or, if
river conditions permitted, waded across in a purifying ceremony.
Hoshiya Station
Hoshiya Station is a small train station on the other side of theriver.

Hoshiya to Kainan
From Hoshiya Station to Kainan Station the Kiiji passes throughrural neighborhoods, with a short climb and descent over the Yatatoge Pass, then passing by some larger shrines, such as the Itakisojinja. The Michi-no-Eki Shiki-no-Sato Park and feline themed
Wakayama Electric Railway are possible side trips.
The Former Nakasuji ResidenceThis impressive former residence of a local leader is an example
of classic Japanese architecture including a large hall, front gate,
kitchen, and warehouse which is well preserved. It was built in1852 and is designated as an important national cultural property.
Access is limited so check on arrival if entry is permitted.
Yata-toge Pass
After passing Wasa-oji thetrail rises through a bamboo
forest to the Yata-toge pass.
The main trail runs to theright and descends. The leftroute leads to a side trail
and the Michi-no-Eki Shikino-Sato Park.
Itakiso-jinja
A short, but worthwhile side trip leads to the Itakiso-jinja. Thisis a famous shrine dedicated to "Itakeru-no-Mikoto'', the god
who introduced trees to Japan. Therefore, worshippers fromthe forestry and lumber industry often pray and give thanks
here. Onsite are chainsaw art carvings and the stump of a sacred
1,000-year-old tree. Climbing through it wards off misfortune.
There is a 6th century tomb nearby.
Kainan Station
After passing through suburbs the flat sideroads lead to the urban
center of Kainan City. Kainan station is a major JR station.

Kainan to Miyahara
The section south of Kainan city including Fujishiro-oji and themountains trail to Fujishiro-toge-oji is probably the most popular
section of the Kiiji. The full walk to Kii-Miyahara station goes overtwo passes, also making it the most challenging section.
Haraedo-oji
The remains of Haraedo-oji is located down a short photogenic
forested trail, which is lined with numerous Buddhist statues, manycolored with lichen and moss. It is written that a torii gate, thefirst sacred entrance to Kumano, stood nearby and that pilgrims
purified their mind and body.
Suzuki-yashiki Residence
If your last name is Suzuki (there are over 2,000,000 surnamed
Suzuki living in Japan now), then this is the place to visit! It is
recorded that the first man with the surname Suzuki moved here
from the Kumano region in ~1150, and subsequently their clan
lived here for 122 generations until the last descendent died in
1942, watching over the shrine and spreading the Kumano faithacross the country. The residence itself is a national historic siteand has been recently restored and opened to visitors.
Fujishiro-oji
Fujishiro-oji is one of the prestigious five Gotai-oji shrines. It was a

key stopping point for pilgrims including those from the imperialfamily and aristocrats. On the shrine grounds are gigantic sacred,thousand-year-old camphor trees, one of which is said to protect
children, and has an access ramp so that worshippers can touch
the tree and receive its regenerative powers. In the Gongen Hondo
there are impressive Buddhist statues representing the three main
deities of the Kumano faith.
Fujishiro-zaka
From Fujishiro-oji the trail
climbs the Fujishiro-zakaslope out of the valley
through sections of toweringbamboo groves.

Fudesutematsu (Brush-Throwing Pine & Inkstone Rock)In the 9th century, a brilliant court painter, Kose-no-Kanaoka, wenton pilgrimage. Here he met a young boy (who was an incarnationof the Kumano deity) and challenged him to a painting contest. He
lost the competition and, to his frustration, threw away his brushat the base of a nearby large pine tree. This tree then came to be
known as the Fudesutematsu or Brush-Throwing Pine. Arrogancedoes not pay when on the Kumano pilgrimage! In honor of thisstory, it is said that the first lord of the Kishu Domain, Tokugawa
Yorinobu, dedicated a giant inkstone rock here.
Fujishiro Toge-oji & Jizobu-ji
Fujishiro Toge-oji is located on thetemple grounds of Jizobu-ji. The
principal image of Jizobu-ji is alarge stone statue of Jizo Bosatsu
measuring over three meters inheight and dates from 1323.
Gosho-no-Shiba
Behind the temple to the right along a small hard-to-find trail
beside the public toilets leads to the Gosho-no-Shiba viewpoint, apanoramic view of Kainan and the historic Wakanoura area. This isa great rest spot. From here the trail descends into the valley.
Ichitsubo-oji
Originating from the middle ofthe 18th century, a unique rightof passage ceremony (and wish
for healthy growth) for young
baby boys takes place during
the autumn festival at Ichitsubooji. Once babies can walk, they
are dressed in red loincloths andengage in sumo bouts often ending in tears, hence the nicknameof the ceremony "Crying Sumo".

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Hai-no-toge Pass
Gradually, paved roads lead up to the Hai-no-toge Pass. The south
side descends into the Arida-gawa river basin through orange
orchards with views across the valley. Near the riverside is KiiMiyahara train station.

Miyahara to Yuasa
This short section follows farming road through orchards over apass and into the small town of Yuasa famous for Soy Sauce.
Arida Mandarin Oranges
This is orange country! Arida is famous throughout Japanfor its delicious mandarin oranges, which grow on steep
terraced orchards, exposing them to an abundance of sunlight.
Approximately 450 years ago, Ito Magoemon, a farmer, brought
the first orange tree here from Kumamoto Prefecture in southern
Japan which sparked the beginning of the industry which now is
one of the country's largest producers.
Itoga Inari-jinja
This is the oldest known Inari-jinja shrine in Japan dating from 652.
There are large camphor trees and a visitor center next door. The
small center has limited English, but some period displays.
Itoga-toge Pass
During the Edo period (1603-1867) at this pass there were two tea
houses which served oranges to pilgrims.
Yuasa Soy Sauce
Yuasa is famous as the birthplaceof soy sauce. There is an area on
the northside of town next to thecanal that has preserved these
traditional houses and factories,
making for an attractive side trip.
This area has the lengthy nameof "Yuasa Important Preservation
District for Group of Traditional Buildings".
Tateishi-chaya
The Tateishi-chaya is a traditional building transformed into a rest
spot and mini-information center for visitors. Across the street is
an impressive vintage stone signpost for the Kumano Kodo.

Yuasa to Gobo
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feature in Dojo-ji temple.

Kiyohime-no-Zorizuka
This is one of the historic sites of the Anchin and Kiyohime legend.
When Kiyohime found Anchin trying to escape by crossing
the Hidaka-gawa River, she hung her sandals on a tree branch
and followed him barefoot, hence the name Zorizuka. Zori, istraditional straw sandals.

Shishigase-toge Pass
After passing through the Isekishuku remains, now a quiet
residential area, but once a thriving
area of inns, the road graduallyascends through rice paddies, andeventually into a forestry road.
There is a large clearing at the passwhere a tea house once stood. The
descent joins follows a long creekside road back into the outskirts ofGobo city and Kii-Uchihara Station.

Hashicho Fish Terrace
South from Gobo the Kiiji follows the coastline more closely. Beingnear the sea is Hashicho Fish Terrace, a fish market and restaurant,
where locals go to get the best of the day's catch.

Dojo-ji
Further through town is Dojo-ji temple, with its noteworthy
pagoda and collection of rare Buddhist statues. Its association
with the legend of Anchin and Kiyohime is well-known throughout
Japan.
Gobo Station
To the west of Yukawa-jinja is JR Gobo train station, a major stationon the line.

Gobo to Inami Port
South of Gobo the Kiiji follows paved roads near the coastline
parallel to Route 42.
Yukawa-jinja
Yukawa-jinja is a quiet, shady, shrine for safe-childbirth. On the
grounds is a stone bridge from the Edo era and 1000-year-old
camphor tree.
Hidaka-gawa River
Gobo City is built around the Hidaka-gawa River. Historicallypilgrims used ferries to cross. In the legend of Anchin andKiyohime, this is where the princess transforms into a serpent
snake to seek revenge on her betraying lover.
Shioya-oji
Up a steep stone
staircase leads to the
cozy shrine groundsof Shioya-oji, one ofthe oldest oji shrines
on the Kumano Kodo.
It is believed thatworshippers who pray
here are blessed withbeautiful children.

Inami Port
The Inami train station is just up the Inami-gawa River from thefishing port in this sleepy village. You may come across frog
figurines and images (even a bridge!) in Inami because of amodern-day rebranding based on the different nuances of thework Kaeru in Japanese-to think, to change people, to prosper, etc.
-but can also mean simply a frog.

Ume Country
One of the main agricultural products of this region is Ume, orJapanese apricot (often mistranslated as plum). You can begin to
see ume orchards and drying ume racks to make umeboshi, which
are salt pickled. Umeshu is a rich, sweet ume liqueur.
Senri-no-Hama Beach
The trail runs along Senrino-Hama beach for a few
hundred meters, which
is a local nesting site forloggerhead sea turtles.
Kishu Umeboshi-kan
As you enter Minabe, there is an imposing green factory called the
Kishu Umeboshi-kan, with a souvenir shop selling a multitude ofume based products and umeboshi tasting.

Minabe to Tanabe
Inami Port to Minabe
The Kiiji follows a variety of major and minor roads from oji tooji until Minabe with short stretches on the beach. One of thisarea's claim to fame is that it the birthplace of the ubiquitous,
Katsuobushi fish stock used extensively in Japanese cuisine.
Kirime-oji-jinja
Kirime-oji-jinja is tucked into a protected clearing surrounded byhills covered with a rich diversity of native evergreen trees. This isalso one of the prestigious Gotai-oji and historical lodging site forthe imperial family when on pilgrimage.
Kirime Nakayama-oji
Past Kirime train station on the hillside is the Kirimre Nakayama-oji,with a small shrine dedicated to healing feet and legs based on alegendary episode of a Yamabushi ascetic's mystical powers.
Tokuhon Shonin Myogohi Monument
Tokuhon Shonin (1758-1818) was a Buddhist monk from Hidaka
in Wakayama Prefecture. He entered priesthood at the age of 27
and went on a nationwide pilgrimage. While on his journey, hechanted the Nembutsu for the people and communities in needalong the way. The Nembutsu is a religious chant invoking theBuddha of the Pure Land. There are over one thousand Tokuhon
Shonin Myogohi monuments remaining nationwide including aseries along this section of the Kiiji.
Iwashiro-oji
Just before the Iwashiro train station a short side trail connects tothe scenic beachside Iwashio-oji surrounded by pine trees.

From Minabe the road passes through coastal neighborhoods until
Tanabe City crossing the Aizu-gawa River into the downtown area.
Tenjinzaki
To the west of Tanabe there is a peninsula with a rock point called
Cape Tenjinzaki. It is a popular place for citizens to fish, stroll thecoastline, and enjoy sunsets.
Shiogori-hama Remains
Before heading into the sacred Kumano mountains on the
Nakahechi route, pilgrims would perform salt-water purification
rites in the ocean called Shiogori. This monument, which sits in apark is the original site, but modern land reclamation projects have
expanded the landscape further south.
Michiwake-ishi Signpost
In the heart of Tanabe on a retro shopping street, tucked against
a store front is a largestone signpost. Thisis the end of the Kiiji
route which splits into
the Nakahechi heading
inland and the Ohechi
continuing south along
the coast. Continue into
the city center to findthe Kii-Tanabe station
and Tokei-jinja shrine.

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