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ISEJI (South)

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Route Maps

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田丸

Tochihara
栃原

Ise
Jingu
Geku Ise
伊勢神宮外宮 Jingu
Naiku
伊勢神宮内宮Aso
阿曽Umegadani

梅ヶ谷

SERVICES &PRODUCTSKUMANO熊野Ise Jingu
Ise Jingu is one of thesupreme shrines inJapan with a direct andtangible connection
between Japan’s
mythological origins
and the Imperial family.

Japan’s Spiritual Origins
Kumano is an isolated sacred site ofhealing and salvation. It embodies thespiritual origins 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 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.

Furusato Onsen
古里温泉

Owase

Maruyama
Senmaida

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

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

Kumano Nachi Taisha

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.

Kata

丸山千枚田

KumanoHongu
Taisha熊野本宮大社

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Kumano Hongu Taisha

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.

尾鷲

Accommodations Reservations
Tours & Activities
Local Guides
Travel Service（eg. Luggage shuttle）
Model Itineraries

Responsible & Sustainable
Secure Online Booking

紀伊田辺

Kumanoshi
熊野市

KumanoHayatama
TaishaShiko
志古

Kii-Tanabe

賀田KumanoNachi
Taisha

熊野那智大社

熊野速玉大社

Japan
日本

Shingu
新宮

Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

Note: Reservations are required at least 7~10 days in advance.

Useful Words and Phrases
Konnichiwa

Hello ……………こんにちは
Thank you

Arigato……

ありがとう

Sayounara

Goodbye……… さようなら
sumimasen

Excuse me …… すみません
Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?

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

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
YoshinoShasin 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

Koyasan

高野山

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 ××××?
Basu-tei…

Traihead 登山口

Help me! たすけて！

×××× wa doko desu ka?

××××はどこですか？

Tozanguchi…

Bus stop バス停
Tasukete!
…

……………………………………

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

kiiji

CONTENTS
Context ……………………… 1 Itineraries …………… 30〜31
Overview ……………… 2〜3 Access ……………… 32〜35
Maps …………………… 4〜26 Route Guide ………… 36〜39
Tips …………………… 27〜29

03/2020 printed・発行

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Mie Prefecture

吉野

Ominesan
大峯山

kohechi Omine
Okugakemichi
KumanoHongu Taisha

Iseji

熊野本宮大社

Nakahechi

KumanoNachi Taisha

熊野那智大社

Ohechi

KumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野速玉大社Ise

伊勢

UNESCOWorld Heritage

Kumano Kodo
Iseji
Pilgrimage Route Eastern 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 Iseji route runs along the east
coast of the Kii Peninsula between
Ise Jingu and the Kumano Sanzan.
It was extremely popular in the Edo
period (1603-1868) with the increase ofpilgrims to the Ise. After paying homage,
devotees would continue on the Iseji
to Kumano. This route has a diversityof mountain passes, fishing villages,
terraced rice fields, and beaches.

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JR紀勢本線

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Kumano Nachi Taisha
白浜
熊野那智大社
Nanki Shirahama Airport
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南紀白浜空港
青岸渡寺
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熊野本宮大社

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Kumano City (population ~17,400) is a quiet coastal city at thenorthern end of the long-crescent shaped Shichirimihama beach.
There are many interesting sacred sites and shorter walks on the
Kumano Kodo accessible from here.

Shishiiwa

Another dramatic rock formation is
located south along the coast called
Shishiiwa. It is 25 m high and looks
like a lion or beast with its mouth
open in a roar. This is said to be
the guardian deity of the Oma-jinja
shrine located inland near the mouthof the river.

Guesthouse Wagaranchi
わがらん家
Kumanoshi-ekimae Kanko Bussanhin-kan
熊野市駅前観光物産品館
Kumano City Tourist Information Center
熊野市観光案内所

Kinan Tour Design Center	 Hana-no-Iwaya
A residence that was built 130 years by one of the regions power

Hana-no-Iwaya is the next site along
the coast and the oldest shrine
in Japan. This is the gravesite of
Izanami-no-Mikoto, the female
creative deity in Japanese mythology,
who died giving birth to the fire deity.
There is no pavilion but the rockface itself is the object of worship.
Kumano is believed to be the land of dead where the spirits
congregate, a spiritual conduit between this world and the next.

Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan	On the Iseji in Kumano city is the Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan
visitor center housed in a beautifully renovated house designatedas a National Registered Tangible
Cultural Property. There is a rest
area, shop, and cafe that serves lightmeals and snacks.
Hour: 9:30-16:30	Closed Mondays (open on Mondays
that are national holidays)

Kumano City Tourist 	Information Center	

Local seafood

Full meals

0597-85-2336❷ お食事処むかい

Mukai0597-85-2898

Tenmaru

0597-70-4190❹ 味処 海鮮

Kaisen0597-89-3363❺ 居酒屋 かっぱ

Kappa

0597-85-3515

IL REGALO
イルレガーロ0597-89-0300

Kokoro0597-85-2355

Kagetsu
創作料理 華月

090-5622-5328

Yamamoto

090-7682-5845❸ 赤ちょうちん てんまる

Hours: 9:00-17:00	Open year-round❼ おたべや 心❾ やま本❿ しんばしShinbashi

0597-89-1754⓫ 肴屋しんたく

Shintaku

050-5570-7457⓬

Koroku小六⓭Hana-no-Iwayatei
花のいわや亭Sushi

11:00～20:00

7、17、27日（日祝時は振替）
Closed on 7th, 17th, 27th

11:30～13:30
17:00～20:00

定休（日祝）
Closed on Sun. & Holiday

16:00～22:00

定休（日祝）
Closed on Sun. & Holiday

17:00～22:00

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

17:00～22:00

定休
（月、
第3日）
Closed on Mon. & every 3rd Sun.

月～土11:30～14:30
木金土17:00～21:00

定休
（日、
第2月）
Closed on Sun. & every 2nd Mon.

17:00～22:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

11:30～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

17:00～24:00

定休（火）
Closed on Tue.
※月曜が祝日時、
定休
（日）
日曜営業。
月曜休。

月～金11:30～13:30
月～土17:00～22:00 Closed on Sun. & Mon. holiday
17:30～23:00

定休（日と第2月）Closed on Sun. & every 2nd Mon.

0597-85-2856

11:00～14:00
17:00～20:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

0597-89-6598

11:00～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休なし
Open all year●

わがらん家 海Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan
熊野古道おもてなし館
Minshuku Hatai
民宿ハタイ

Minshuku Kaibo
海望
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Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟Michi-no-Eki Kumano Hana-no-Iwaya
道の駅熊野・花の窟Benten-jinja
弁天神社

Guesthouse Hikari
ゲストハウスひかり
Inari-jinja
稲荷神社
Kumano-nada
熊野灘

0Youth Hostel Kumanoshi Seinen-no-Ie
ユースホステル熊野市青年の家

Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟

P7

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Shichirimihama
七里御浜

311

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Onigajo-nishiguchi
Shinmachi
鬼ヶ城西口
新町
Kinomoto Port
木本港
Wagaranchi Kai❻●

Kirei-bashi Bridge
亀齢橋
Business Hotel Miharashitei
ビジネスホテルみはらし亭
Shishiiwa
獅子岩
Shishiiwa
獅子岩●

To Shingu
至新宮
←

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❹
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Ryokan Kinanso
旅館紀南荘

イオン
Business Hotel Kawakami
ビジネスホテル河上

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Kumano Civic Hall
熊野市民会館
Mihamayu
Yogaisan みはま湯
要害山

Kumano City Hall
熊野市役所

OKUWA
オークワ

Udon&Soba noodles

Matsubayama Tenmangu
Daiun-ji
松葉山天満宮大雲寺
To Owase
Gokuraki-ji
Yufuku-ji
至尾鷲Kinan Tour Design Center
極楽寺
祐福寺
→
紀南ツアーデザインセンター
Kinomoto-jinja
木本神社

Zuiun-ji
瑞雲寺

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Kumano City Library
熊野市文化交流センター

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Onigajo is unique landform of
hardened volcanic ash that has beeneroded by the sea and wind. The
name Onigajo is appropriate andmeans demon castle. There is awalking trail around the coast in andamongst these dramatic formations.

三重県熊野庁舎
Mie Prefetural Government
Kumano Oﬃce

Restaurant Guide

Next to the Kumanoshi train station.

OnigajoIdogawa River
井戸川
Business Hotel Hiratani
ビジネスホテル平谷

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timber tycoons has been transformed into the Kinan Tour Design
Center, and information office, shopand experience programs. It worth
a visit to see inside this beautiful
traditional home.
Hours: 9:00-17:00	
Closed Wednesdays◀

Kumano City
Iseji Crossroads

Hanajiro-yama
華城山Umihikari
熊野の宿 海ひかり

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LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Parking

Public phone

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Gas Station

Unpaved trail

Convenience store

Stamp

Post Office

Paved road

TempleGrocery store

Lodging

Police Station

Other Unpaved trail

BakeryCoin Laundry

Fire Station

Other Paved road

Bento Lunch Box

BankSchoolJapanese Sweets

Station

Hospital

Information

Bus stop

ShrineKumano City

5

Hamakaido (North)

Distance (km)::Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) :(Atawa~Hana-no-Iwaya)

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Paved trail

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Shin-Midori-bashi Bridge (North)

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阿田和駅
Shichirimihama
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739

Atawa-eki-mae bus stop
阿田和駅前バス停

Michi-no-Eki
Park Shichirimihama
道の駅パーク七里御浜

400m

21

19.2

16.8 15.5

14.6

10.4

13.8

8.1

7.6

5.1

3.4

0.7

Ichigi-gawa River
市木川

To Hana-no-Iwaya
至花の窟
Kuroshio-bashi Bridge
黒潮橋

200m

21.7

To Hana-no-Iwaya
至花の窟
Crosswalk
横断歩道

0 km

Atawa-eki-mae bus stop
阿田和駅前バス停
Shichirimihama Pine bus stop (Only drop oﬀ)
七里御浜・ピネバス停（降車専用）

42

Suijinto
水神塔

To Shingu
至新宮

Ubuta-jinja
産田神社

Chomin Service Center bus stop
町民サービスセンターバス停

Atawa Sta.
阿田和駅

Kuroshio-bashi Bridge
黒潮橋

Mihama Town Hall
御浜町役場

I :152
S:14

Shichirimihama
七里御浜

Shichirimihama Tourist Information Center
七里御浜ツーリストインフォメーションセンター
Shichirimihama Pine bus stop
七里御浜・ピネバス停
Michi-no-Eki Park Shichirimihama
道の駅パーク七里御浜◀P96

Suijinto
水神塔

Koshiyama bus stop
神志山バス停52

Koshiyama Sta.
神志山駅

Shihara-bashi Bridge
志原橋
Ryujinto
龍神燈

Business Hotel Shichirigahama
ビジネスホテル七里ヶ浜

Tsunamievacuation tower
津波避難タワー

Tabi-no-Yado Harusame
旅の宿はるさめ

Arima Ichirizuka Milestone
有馬一里塚

I :148
S:18

Ichigi-gawa River
市木川

Midori-bashi Bridge
緑橋

Business Ryokan Shione
ビジネス旅館 潮音
Chozuka bus stop
丁塚バス停

Tateishi guidepost
立石の道標

Tsunami evacuation tower(Kumano Iji-shutchojo)
津波避難タワー（熊野維持出張所）
Tsunami evacuation tower
津波避難タワー

Ichigi Ichirizuka Milestone remains
市木一里塚跡311

Tsunami evacuation tower
津波避難タワー
Kumano City History and
Folk Museum
熊野市歴史民俗資料館

Shichirimihama
七里御浜

Public Wi-fi

Stamp

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleShop/StoreMichi-no-Eki
rest area
Numbermarkers00
every ～100 meters

StationUnpaved trail
Paved road

Vending machine

Waymarkers

Bus stop

Drinking water

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Post OfficeInformation

Police Station

Hana-no-Iwaya bus stop
花の窟バス停Fire Station

Public phone

Grocery store

Arii Sta.
有井駅

I :144
S:22

LegendToiletTraincrossing
口有馬踏切

Naka-no-chaya bus stop
中茶屋バス停42

Shihara-gawa River
志原川

141

Ubuta-jinja-mae bus stop
産田神社前バス停

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

5
◀P

Atawa-eki-mae bus stop
阿田和駅前バス停

739

Ichigi bus stop
市木バス停
Hamanoya
はまの家
Kii-Ichigi Sta.
紀伊市木駅

Pilgrims gravestone
巡礼供養碑

Michi-no-Eki Kumano Hana-no-Iwaya
道の駅熊野・花の窟
Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

7

Hamakaido (South)

Distance (km)::Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) :(Kumano Hayatama Taisha~Atawa)

0Ida

1：1 , 5 0 0
25Kensho-ji
見松寺

50ｍ

ay

a

To Kumano Hayatama Taisha
至熊野速玉大社no-Iw

Train crossing
馬場地踏切

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha (East)

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

浜街道（南）（熊野速玉大社〜阿田和）K
H um
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Br an am
a
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~12
3~4
~120
~130

800m
600m
400m
200m

21.7

21

19.2

16.8 15.5

14.6

10.4

13.8

8.1

7.6

5.1

3.4

0.7

Gongen-mae
bus stop
権現前バス停0 km

Ida Elementary School
井田小学校

Under Pass
地下道

To Hana-no-Iwaya
至花の窟

To Asuka-jinja
至阿須賀神社

Gongen-mae bus stop
権現前バス停LegendKumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社

141

Train crossing
的場踏切

Shingu Castle
remains
新宮城跡

Kayumorisama
粥森様

Kumano-ohashi Bridge (North)
熊野大橋北詰Asuka-jinja
阿須賀神社

Shingu Sta.
新宮駅

P11

I :164
S:2

Mimikiri-zaka
耳切坂▶

Farmhouse Inn Runchi
農家民宿るん家

8Business Hotel Sunlight
ビジネスホテルサンライト

Public Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineGrocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Onsen (Hot spring)

TempleShop/StoreOji shrine

StationUnpaved trail

Vending machine

Waymarkers

Bus stop

Paved road

Drinking water

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Post OfficeInformation

Ida Ichirizuka Milestone
remains
井田一里塚跡I :160
S:6

Police Station

Michi-no-Eki Kihocho Umigame Park junction
道の駅紀宝町ウミガメ公園分岐

Yamaji-guchi bus stop
山地口バス停Bikishisama
比丘石様

Minshuku Mihama
民宿美浜

Shichirimihama
七里御浜
Kii-Ida Sta.
紀伊井田駅

Idamaiko bus stop
井田舞子バス停
Tokuhon Shonin memorial stone
徳本上人名号碑

Kii-Ida Sta.
紀伊井田駅

42
To Shingu
至新宮

0

To Hana-no-Iwaya
至花の窟
1：5 , 0 0 0

0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ
62

100

200ｍ

Atawa Sta.
阿田和駅
Chomin Service Center bus stop
町民サービスセンターバス停

Kinan Hospital
紀南病院
Atawa-Hashiji bus stop
阿田和端地バス停

Tsunami evacuation tower
津波避難タワー

Jizo statue
地蔵

I :156
S:10

Train crossing
馬場地踏切

42

Udono Sta.
鵜殿駅

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Michi-no-Eki Kihocho Umigame Park
道の駅紀宝町ウミガメ公園

Noroshi signal ﬁre remains
のろし場跡

35

◀P12

ToiletPublic phone

Yokote Enmei Jizo statue
横手延命地蔵Michibiki Jizo statue
導引地蔵

Jofuku Park
徐福公園
Kumano-gawa River熊野川
Kiho Town Hall
紀宝町役場

Farmhouse Inn Hana-asobi
農家民宿はなあそび

I :160
S:6

Atawa-bashi Bridge
阿田和橋
Michi-no-Eki Park Shichirimihama
道の駅パーク七里御浜
Shichirimihama Pine bus stop
七里御浜・ピネバス停
Shichirimihama Tourist Information Center
七里御浜ツーリストインフォメーションセンター

P6▶

9

Shingu
Kumano Kodo Hub
Shingu is the town on the west side of the Kumano-gawa river andthe site of Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kamikura-jinja. The Iseji
and Nakahechi routes meet here.
Access: JR trains run daily from Osaka (~4 hrs) and Nagoya (3.5
hrs).

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano Hayatama Taisha is one of the three Grand Shrines ofKumano. The vermillion colored pavilions stand-out against thegreen backdrop of the shrine grove.
The ancient 800-year-old Nagi-no-Ki tree (Podocarpus nagi) is
one of sacred trees onsite. According to local legend, during the1159 reconstruction, it was planted as a donation by Taira-noShigemori, a powerful feudal lord. The leaves were used as anamulet. They are difficult to tear crossways like a strong, enduring,unbreakable relationship with the deities. It is a symbol of the
Kumano faith. It issaid that messages
from the deities canbe seen in the leaves
by devoted believers.
Pilgrims would returnwith a Nagi leaf
as proof that they
had completed thepilgrimage.

Gotobiki-iwa, Kamikura-jinja

10

Oto Matsuri

42

The Oto Matsuri 御燈祭 is a fire festival held every year
on February 6th. Men of all ages dress is white clothes
with a thick straw rope wrapped around their waist.
During the day of the event participants, called noboriko 上り子, only
eat white food (white symbolizes purity) and some perform shiogori 潮垢離, a purifying ritual in the ocean, before heading up the steep stone
staircase towards a clearing below Gotobiki-iwa (p.31).

Shingu Castle remains
新宮城跡

Seikan-in
清閑院
Zuisen-ji
瑞泉寺

Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Open year-round)

Shikaroku❶ 鹿六0735-22-2035❷

Mehari-ya
めはりや

0735-21-1238❸

Takamatsu Udon高松

0735-22-3438

Manso

Sushi

Udon&Soba noodles

11:00～14:30
17:00～20:30

定休（月）＊祝日月曜時、翌火曜。
Closed on Mon.

11:00～22:00

定休（水）
Closed on Wed.

18:00～2:00

定休（水）
Closed on Wed.

0735-22-3195

11:00～14:30
17:00～20:00

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

Toho-jaya

0735-22-2843

11:30～14:00
17:00～22:00

不定休
Closed on Tue.

❻Ile de France
イル・ド・フランス

0735-22-2365

11:30～13:00
17:30～20:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

❼

Nagura魚群

0735-23-0623

17:30～22:30

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

11:00～21:00

定休
（木）
＊祝日以外
Closed on Thu.

❹ 万惣

❺ 東宝茶屋Halfway up the east side of Mt. Gongen thers is a large monolisth.
It is known as Gotobiki-iwa, and is is believed that the Kumano
deities first descended here.

❽ まさ家

Masa-ya0735-21-6826

Tensui0735-21-3175

11:00～14:00
17:00～22:00

不定休
Variable holidays.

Nestled under Gotobiki-iwa is Kamikura-jinja shrine. Perchedon the cliff side it offers panoramic views of Shingu city and thePacific Ocean.

❿ KAIHAMI CARNE

KAIHAMI CARNE

0735-23-0038

11:30～13:30
18:00～21:00

定休（日月）
Closed on Sun. & Mon.

Kinoshita
きのした0735-22-2069

17:30～22:00

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

An ancient stone
staircase leads from thebase of the mountain
to Gotobiki-iwa andKamikura-jinja. The firstsection has such a steep
incline that many people
need to use their hands
to scramble up.

⓬ 徐福寿司Jofuku-zushi

0735-23-1313

10:00～17:00

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

⓭ ちょぼや

Chobo-ya

0735-21-9071

17:30～23:00

定休（日）＊祝日日曜時、翌月曜。
Closed on Sun.

Kiku

0735-22-8643

17:30～22:00

定休（日）＊祝日不定休
Closed on Sun.

⓯ 心楽

Shinraku

0735-23-9111

17:30～1:00

定休
（日）
＊祝日営業
Closed on Sun.

Hige0735-21-3488

11:30～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休（火）
Closed on Tue.

❾ 天酔
⓫

⓮ きく

⓰ 焼肉ひげ❶●Gongen-mae
権現前Hotel New Palace
ホテルニューパレス

❻
●

❷
●
❸
●

Shogan-in
松巌院

Restaurant Guide
Full meals

LegendKumano-gawa River
熊野川

Kumano Shingu Tourist Information Center

Izakaya pub

Kumano-ohashi Bridge
熊野大橋

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社

Each participant carries a torch which is lit from a sacred fire. As thetorches start to burn, the tension rises and finally erupts as the shrine
gate bursts open, releasing the fiery dragon to race down the mountain.
The sky is illuminated orange as the sacred light reflects off theblooms of rising smoke, carrying their hopes and wishes to heaven.

Local seafood

Shingu35

Seiryo-ji
清涼寺
Youth Library
Engawaえんがわ
Soo-ji
宗応寺

Nakagori-ten
仲氷店
Zenryu-ji
全龍寺

Myoshin-ji
妙心寺

❽
●
❼
●

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Grocery store

Bank

ShrineBakeryStation

TempleBento Lunch Box

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Japanese Sweets

Parking

Paved road

Information

Gas Station

Other Unpaved trail

Public Wi-fi

Post Office

Other Paved road

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Police Station

Shingu Sta.
新宮駅

Shingu Guest House SOU
Shingu Guest House 奏Nagi-no-Yu
なぎの湯Koshin庚申Business Hotel Misato
ビジネスホテル美郷●

Jizo statue
地蔵

Station Hotel Shingu
ステーションホテル新宮

Hotel UI
新宮ユーアイホテル●●

Gran Hotel
グランホテル

Shingu City History and
Folk Museum
新宮市歴史民俗資料館

Jofuku Park
徐福公園●

Gotobiki-iwa
ゴトビキ岩

0

Hospital

Hotel Koyo Inn
ホテル光洋イン

Shingu City Hall
新宮市役所

●

Coin Laundry

Fire Station

Asuka-jinja
阿須賀神社

●●

Guest House Mayu
ゲストハウス マユ

Minshuku Takasago
民宿高砂

SchoolConvenience store❾●

Ukishima-no-mori
浮島の森
Cozy House in Kumano
熊野コージーハウス

Kamikura-jinja
神倉神社

Stamp
Lodging

Business Hotel Kishu
ビジネスホテル紀州●●❹❺

Honko-ji
本廣寺ToiletPublic phone

Sunshine Hotel
サンシャインホテル

Daiichi Oji-bashi Bridge
第一王子橋

Guest House Fukuroku
簡易宿所 ふくろく

500ｍ

11

Kokuji-toge Pass~Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano Nachi Taisha ~Kumano Hayatama Taisha

MiwasakiDistance (km): ~22
: 6.5~7
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~620
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~310

小狗子峠〜熊野速玉大社

Miwasaki Elementary School
三輪崎小学校

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Unpaved trail
Paved trail

LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

600m

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

School200m

21.9 20.9 20.6 19.218.1

15.4

13.1 12.3

10.8

6.7

9.6

6

5.1

2.9

1.4

0 km

Convenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineGrocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Onsen (Hot spring)

TempleShop/StoreOji shrine

StationUnpaved trail

Vending machine

Waymarkers

Bus stop

Paved road

Drinking water

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Post OfficeInformation

Okuji-toge Pass
大狗子峠

Shingu Municipal Medical Center
新宮市立医療センター

Kokuji-toge trailhead (South)
小狗子峠登り口（南）Super Center Okuwa
スーパーセンターオークワ

Kokuji-toge trailhead (North)
小狗子峠登り口（北）Kii-Sano Sta.
紀伊佐野駅

Sano-oji
佐野王子

Train crossing
高津気踏切

Mitarai Nenbutsu
Monument
御手洗の念仏碑

Sanomatsubara bus stop
佐野松原バス停

Shingu Port
新宮港

Magohachi-jizo
孫八地蔵

Kuroshio Park
黒潮公園

Nanki-Katsuura Kyukamura Hotel, National Park Resort
休暇村南紀勝浦

Hozo-ji
宝蔵寺
Suzu-shima Island
鈴島
Miwasaki Sta.
Kushima Island
三輪崎駅
孔島

0

1：3 , 5 0 0
50

Natsuyamagumi
夏山組

100ｍ

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社

Gongen-mae bus stop
権現前バス停42

No sidewalk (0.7㎞).
Heavy traﬃc. Beware!

Koshin庚申Miwasaki Sta. bus stop
三輪崎駅前バス停

Sano Ichirizuka
佐野一里塚

Oji-bashi bus stop
王子橋バス停

Hozo-ji
宝蔵寺

Kamikura-jinja
神倉神社

Koya-zaka trailhead (Miwasaki)
高野坂登り口（三輪崎）

Ukui Sta.
宇久井駅

Ukui Sta. bus stop
宇久井駅バス停

121000ｍ

Miwasaki Sta.
三輪崎駅

Gotobiki-iwa
ゴトビキ岩

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◀P15

500ｍ

Shingu-minami IC
新宮南IC

Kokuji-toge Pass
小狗子峠Kuji-no-Ura Bay
狗子の浦

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Police Station

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

0

To Shingu
至新宮

Ryuun-ji
龍雲寺

800m

400m

To Nachi Sta.
至那智駅

Jizo-do
地蔵堂

42

Kumano-ohashi
Bridge (North)
熊野大橋北詰AEON

Asuka-jinja
阿須賀神社

Hirotsuno Ichirizuka remains
広角の一里塚跡

Jofuku Park
徐福公園
Kumano-gawa River
熊野川

Gorin tower
五輪塔
Konko Inari-jinja
金光稲荷神社

Shingu Castle
remains
新宮城跡

Ojigahama Beach
王子ヶ浜
Koya-zaka trailhead (Hirotsuno)
高野坂登り口（広角）

P11▶

Hama-oji (Oji-jinja)
浜王子（王子神社）

Shingu Sta.
新宮駅

P8▶

13

Nachisan~Kokuji-toge Pass

Kumano Nachi Taisha ~Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Distance (km): ~22
: 6.5~7
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~620
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~310

那智山〜小狗子峠-zaka
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ak nj ak d
a i)
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(H tr
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ji
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K ka -jin
Ha um -jin ja)
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ta o
m
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Ta
ish
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Kokuji-toge Pass
小狗子峠

ya

Kokuji-toge trailhead (South)
小狗子峠登り口
（南）

Ko

nk
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Ko

K
Se um
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Ta to Naf - c
D uke ji hi
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LegendTo Shingu
至新宮

Kokuji-toge trailhead (North)
小狗子峠登り口（北）800m

Kuji-no-Ura Bay
狗子の浦

600m
400m

下巻

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15.4

13.1 12.3

10.8

9.6

6.7

6

5.1

2.9

1.4

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w：560.913 mm

Hiro-jinja
飛瀧神社

Kujinokawa bus stop
狗子の川バス停

h：263.169 mm
44.36°
0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Daimonzaka bus stop
大門坂バス停

Nachi-no-Otaki Falls
那智大滝

Hosen-ji
宝泉寺
Koshin庚申

Tafuke-oji
多富気王子

Mitaki Sanso
美滝山荘
Nachisan bus stop
那智山バス停

Nachi Nebokedo
那智ねぼけ堂
Guest House Osaki Nachi
Guest House 大崎那智
Minpaku Kodo
Fudaraku Graveyard
ふだらく霊園（柿の古木）
Daimonzaka Parking
大門坂駐車場
Iseki Chuzaisho-mae bus stop
井関駐在所前バス停

熊野那智大社・青岸渡寺

Convenience store

Oji shrine

SchoolGrocery store

Stamp

ShrineShop/Store

Accommodation

TempleVending machine

Camping

Unpaved trail
Paved road

Drinking water

Onsen (Hot spring)

Information

StationPublic Wi-fi

Bus stop

View point

Post Office

Tafuke-oji
多富気王子

Nachi-no-Taki-mae
那智の滝

Kumano Kodo
Mitaki Sanso
熊野古道
美滝山荘
46

浜の宮王子

Seiganto-ji
青岸渡寺

Kumano Nachi Taisha
熊野那智大社

Daimon-zaka entrance
大門坂入口（県道交差）
46
0Michi-no-Eki Nachi
道の駅なち
Nachi Sta.
那智駅

Jizo statue
地蔵

Pals Inn Katsuura
パルスイン勝浦
Katsuura Gyoen
かつうら御苑Makinono bus stop
牧野々バス停Sunrise Katsuura
サンライズ勝浦

Nachikatsuura IC
那智勝浦IC

46

Fudarakusan-ji
補陀落山寺

Meoto-sugi
Cedan trees
夫婦杉
Daimonzaka
大門坂

Daimon-zaka
Washoan Homestay
大門坂 和笑庵
Daimon-zaka
大門坂

Kumano Sansho Omiwasha
熊野三所大神社
Albergue Kodo Guesthouse
アルベルゲ古道

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

NachisanNachisan
那智山

Hamanomiya-oji

43

Kumano Nachi Taisha・Seiganto-ji

14

Nisaka-no-Gojizo
荷坂の五地蔵Fire Station

Kii-Tenma Sta.
紀伊天満駅

Katsuura Kanko Hotel
勝浦観光ホテル

1：1 0 , 0 0 0200ｍ

Umi-no-Hotel Ichi-no-Yu
海のホテル一の滝
Hama-Yu
はまゆ

Kii-Katsuura Sta.
紀伊勝浦駅

Hotel Urashima
ホテル浦島

7▶

Three-storied Pagoda
三重塔

Ichinono-oji

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

P1

Hiro-jinja
飛瀧神社

Ama Shogun Memorial Monument
尼将軍供養塔市野々王子

Daimon-zaka entrance
大門坂入口（県道交差）

Nachi-no-Taki-mae bus stop
那智の滝バス停

Kamasen
かまセン

Police Station

Public phone

Nachi-no-Otaki Falls
那智大滝

Three-storied
Pagoda三重塔

No sidewalk (1.1km).
Heavy traﬃc. Beware!
Higuchi-bashi Bridge
樋口橋
Ninose-bashi Bridge
二ノ瀬橋

Covered shelter

Okuji-toge Pass
大狗子峠

200m

21.9 20.9 20.6 19.218.1

ToiletKumano-Bettei Nakanoshima
蒼き島の宿 熊野別邸 中の島
Maru House

15

Katsuura Onsen
Fishing Port
Katsuura is a seaside village offering glimpses of local life on theedge of the mountainous Kii peninsula where a local fishing port
and hot spring resort exist side-by-side.
Access: JR trains run daily from Osaka (~3 hrs, 45 min) and Nagoya(~3 hrs, 45 min).

Onsen

Katsuura is well-known for its hot mineralwaters which feed soothing baths atmany of the accommodations including
Bokido a hot spring in a cave with ocean
views, at Hotel Urashima.

Pals Inn Katsuura
パルスイン勝浦

Benten-jima Island

Kii-Tenma Sta.
紀伊天満駅

Along the Northern edgeof the Katsuura peninsula,which faces onto Nachi Bay,are some unique landmarks
such as the photogenic
Benten-jima, which links toland a low tide. This small
pinnacle island is part of the
Nanki Kumano Geopark andfeatures a picturesque red
Torii gateway at its foot.

Minshuku Koide
民宿こいで
Asahimachi
朝日町

Evergreen

At the base of Nachi Bay isBlue Beach Nachi for thoselooking for some sand. The
wide crescent shaped beachis ~2 km north of Kii-Katsuura
station.

Local seafood

Izakaya pub

Full meals

Sushi

Udon&Soba noodles❶ 吾作

0735-52-3878

Yuya

0735-52-5577

11:30〜14:00
17:00〜22:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

❸ はげやまHageyama

0735-52-4828

11:00〜13:00
17:00〜

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

bodai0735-52-0039

11:00〜14:00
17:00〜23:00

定休（火）
Closed on Tue.

Yamato大和

0735-52-5738

11:00〜17:00

定休（木）＊祝日振替
Closed on Thu.

❻ いちりん

Ichirin0735-29-7911

11:00〜13:30
17:00〜21:30

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

❼ 竹原

Takehara

0735-52-1134

11:00〜14:00
17:00〜21:00

不定休
Variable holidays❽ まぐろ三昧那智

Nachi

0735-52-1046

11:30〜21:00

不定休
Variable holidays

Katsuragi

0735-52-1845

11:30〜14:00
17:00〜22:00
11:00〜14:00
17:00〜20:00

Gosaku❷ ゆや❹ bodai❺Morimotoya❿ 森本屋

0735-52-4578

17:00〜23:00

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

Umi-no-Hotel Ichi-no-Yu
海のホテル一の滝

Minshuku Kamenoi
民宿亀の井
Minshuku Hageyama
民宿はげやまToyota Rent a car
トヨタレンタカー

Hama-Yu
はまゆ

Hotel & Renta Car 660
Onsen Minshuku Kosakaya
温泉民宿小阪屋

Asahi Park
朝日公園

Oyado Hana
Guesthouse
お宿はな

❸
●
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❹
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Maru House
Minshuku Wakatake
民宿わかたけRestaurant Guide

❾ 桂城
16

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●

Minshuku Katsuuraso
民宿かつうら荘Fish Market

Nachi Blue Beach

46

Hours: 8:30~18:00 (Open year-round)

Hours: Open early
Closed: Saturdays, variable

Benten-jima Island
弁天島

Sunrise Katsuura
サンライズ勝浦
Katsuura Gyoen
かつうら御苑There are also hot spring foot baths
called Ashiyu scattered throughout
town, near the fishing port and in frontof the Kii-Katsuura train station, great toimmerse your wear feet in.

NOTE: Please respect themarket, do not walk amongst
the fish as outside footwear
can contaminate the site andyour presence can disrupt theactivities.

Athletics & Culture Hall
体育文化会館❶●

Katsuura Information Center

Katsuura is a famous fishing port, especially for tuna. In the main
harbor is the commercial fish market held in the morning. Thereis a viewing room overlooking the sales area. Inquire at the
information center for details about market tours.

Katsuura

Nachi Bay
那智湾

Kii-Katsuura Sta.
紀伊勝浦駅
Onsen Hospital
温泉病院
Why Kumano, Hostel & Cafe Bar
ワイ クマノ

❾
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Hotel Charmant
ホテルシャルモント

Hachiman-jinja
八幡神社

Business Hotel Blue Harbor
ビジネスホテルブルーハーバー●

Manseiro Ryokan
万清楼
Tourist Pier
観光桟橋

❼
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Nigiwai Ichiba Maguro Market
勝浦漁港にぎわい市場

Nagisakan
なぎや館

Nisshokan
日昇館

Fish Market
勝浦漁協地方卸売市場

Honkan本館

Kodo Backpacker's Inn

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Coin Laundry

Public phone

Bank

Convenience store

StationGrocery store

Bus stop

BakeryParking

Bento Lunch Box

Gas Station

Genbudo
玄武洞

Katsuura Sea House Kumanonada
かつうらシーハウス熊野灘
Nachikatsuura Town Hall
那智勝浦町役場

Hotel Urashima
ホテル浦島Japanese Sweets

Post Office
Police Station

定休（月と第4日）Closed on Mon. & every 4th Sun.

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

定休（第2,第4火）
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Michi-no-Eki rest area

SchoolPaved road

Stamp
Lodging

Hospital
ShrineOther Paved road

TempleUnpaved trail

Yamashitakan
山下館

Urashima Inari-jinja
浦島稲荷神社

Yukai Resort Premium Koshinoyu
湯快リゾートプレミアム越之湯Information

Bokido
忘帰洞

Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima
蒼き島の宿 熊野別邸 中の島

Other Unpaved trail0

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展望台

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

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17

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Distance (km)::Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) :(Oroshi~Hana-no-Iwaya)

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岩洞院
Jizo statue
地蔵

34.4

33

27

31

25

22.7

20.5

19.3

16.3
14.3 13.8
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17.3

11.8

10.7 10.4 9.7

8.5

1.6

5.4

20

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迂回路

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金山丁字路

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国道３１１号合流点

52

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52

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坂ノ峠

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Forestry road junction
林道合流点

Kameshima-no-Ishidoro stone lantern
亀島の石灯籠Takachira bus stop
高千良バス停Jizo statue
地蔵
Jizo statue
地蔵

Mizutsubo Jizo statue
水壺地蔵

10

Oriyama Jizo statue
折山地蔵

Yokogaki-toge Nobori-guchi bus stop
横垣峠登り口バス停
141

18

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Camping

Public phone

Information

Waymarkers

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Grocery store

View point

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Stamp

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Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Accommodation

Police Station

Onsen (Hot spring)
StationBus stop

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Arii Sta.
有井駅

Hana-no-Iwaya
bus stop
花の窟バス停

Tateishi guidepost
立石の道標

Tsunami evacuation tower
津波避難タワー

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Kumano City History and
Folk Museum
熊野市歴史民俗資料館

Yokogaki-toge Pass
横垣峠

15

Yokogaki-toge trailhead (West)
横垣峠登り口（西）

00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

Ubuta-jinja-mae bus stop
産田神社前バス停

Kanayama junction
金山丁字路

Yokogaki-toge trailhead (East)
横垣峠登り口（東）Train crossing
口有馬踏切

Ubuta-jinja
産田神社

5

20

Oroshi
尾呂志

Tonbi-chaya remains
とんび茶屋跡1

22

Jizo statue
地蔵
Koshin庚申

Nakayoshi Station Konogi
なかよしステーション神木

Rt. 311 junction
国道３１１号合流点

Fire Station

Tabi-no-Yado Harusame
旅の宿 はるさめ

SchoolShrineTemple52

Unpaved trail

311

Paved road

Other Unpaved trail
Other Paved road0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

42

Shichirimihama
七里御浜

Resort Kumano Club里創人熊野倶楽部
Tsunami evacuation tower(Kumano Iji-shucchojo)
津波避難タワー（熊野維持出張所）

P7◀

Oriyama-jinja
折山神社

100ｍ

Koshin庚申Oriyama Jizo statue
折山地蔵

200m

35.9

Jizo statue
koshin地蔵庚申Kameshima-no-Ishidoro
stone lantern
亀島の石灯籠

400m

50

22

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600m

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折山神社

Yokogaki-toge trailhead (West)
横垣峠登り口
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さぎり茶屋

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~320
~360

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Distance (km)::Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) :Oroshi
尾呂志

800m

Takachira bus stop
高千良バス停

600m

35.9

34.4

33

31

27

25

22.7

20.5

19.3

17.3

Ogawaguchi Pier (Dorokyo Gorge Jet Boat)
小川口乗船場（瀞峡ウォータージェット船）
Kitayama-gawa River
北山川

16.3
14.3 13.8
16.8 15.3

11.8

10.7 10.4 9.7

8.5

765

Itaya-gawa River
板屋川
Kogurusu bus stop
小栗須バス停Ogurusu bus stop
大栗須バス停

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1.6

786

Hongudo②
本宮道②

Jizo statue
地蔵
6

5

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20

Shishigaki stone wall猪垣
1

Yunokuchi Onsen Sta.
湯ノ口温泉駅

Yanokawa Tenrikyo
矢ノ川天理教1

Hongudo③
本宮道③

Otani
大谷

40

Hongudo①
本宮道①

3

Seiryuso Sta.
瀞流荘駅

Kozan Torokko trolley
鉱山トロッコ電車

Senmaida-so
千枚田荘
Jizo statue
地蔵

Senmaida auto camp site
Kamiji-jinja-mae 千枚田オートキャンプ場

Seiryuso
瀞流荘

Jizo statue
地蔵
Doden-daki waterfall
土伝滝

8.5

7.1

5.4

3.7

1.9
1.5

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0.8

LegendMaruyama-jinja
丸山神社

上地神社前

Yunokuchi Onsen(Yumoto Sanso)
湯元山荘 湯ノ口温泉

Maruyama Senmaida
丸山千枚田Tori-toge trailhead (North)通り峠登り口（北）20

Kumano City Kiwa Mine Museum
熊野市紀和鉱山資料館

9.8

Oroshi School
尾呂志学園

Rt. 780 junction
県道７８０号合流点

Iruka Hachimangu shrine
入鹿八幡宮

400m
200m

Uwano-no-Osugi cedar tree
上野の大杉

21

Michi-no-Eki Kumano Itaya Kurobee-no-Sato
道の駅熊野・板屋九郎兵衛の里
Doro-ohashi Bridge
瀞大橋

5.4

600m

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

400m
200m

800m

~10
3~4
~350
~360

Public Wi-fi

Stamp

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleMichi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

Grocery store
Shop/Store

15

Tori-toge Pass
通り峠

10
5

Ushiroji bus stop
後地バス停
Tori-toge trailhead (South)通り峠登り口（南）

Paved road

Waymarkers

Bus stop
Post Office

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Police Station

Takachira bus stop
高千良バス停
Sagiri-no-Sato
さぎりの里

Jizo statue
地蔵
Jizo statue
地蔵

Fuden-toge trailhead (East)
風伝峠登り口（東）15

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I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Fuden-toge trailhead (West)
風伝峠登り口（西）40

Station

Vending machine

Information

5

Fire Station

Drinking water

1

1

Senmaida
Tori-toge-iriguchi
bus stop
千枚田・通り峠入口バス停

ToiletPublic phone

311

10

Fuden-toge Pass
風伝峠

Oroshi-jinja
尾呂志神社
Oroshi
尾呂志

5

P18▶

1

Oroshian
尾呂志庵

Oroshi bus stop
尾呂志バス停Mikan Hotel0

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1000ｍ

21

Hongudo

Distance (km): ~14
:3.5~4.5
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至万才峠
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熊野川温泉さつき

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神丸バス停

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養豚場

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サンサロ・カフェ

168

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至新宮

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Suishadani Kozan mine remains
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Shorin-ji
少林寺

Shingu City
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新宮市熊野川行政局

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湯元山荘 湯ノ口温泉

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福杓観世音

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新宮市熊野川行政局

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瀞峡めぐりの里
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至新宮

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楊枝薬師堂

Shiko bus stop
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楊枝口バス停No, crosswalk. Beware!

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庚申

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35.9

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Michi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every 500 meters

Grocery store

Kumano Hongu Taisha

Hongu Taisha-mae
bus stop
本宮大社前バス停

熊野本宮大社

Yunomine Onsen
湯の峰温泉

Yunomine-oji

Hanakake Jizo
鼻欠地蔵

湯峯王子

Yunomine Onsen
bus stop
湯の峰温泉バス停
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2

3

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Oyunohara bus stop
大斎原バス停Shop/Store

Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
世界遺産熊野本宮館

Oyunohara
大斎原
Tsukimigaoka-jinnja
月見ヶ丘神社

Kumano Kodo
Dainichi-goe
熊野古道大日越Ukegawa trailhead
請川登り口

Sonaezaki-bashi Bridge
備崎橋

Kumano-gawa River
熊野川
Ukegawa bus stop
請川バス停

RyokanYunomineso
湯の峯荘

Shimoyunomine bus stop
下湯の峰バス停

Kawayu Onsen
川湯温泉

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渡瀬温泉バス停
Kawayu Onsen bus stop
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ホテルやまゆり

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Minshuku Yunosato
民宿ゆの里

Shimoji-bashi bus stop
下地橋バス停Kumano Kodo-no-Yado
Reimei Lodging House
熊野古道の宿 れいめい

Guesthouse Okagesan
ゲストハウスおかげさん Hotel Himeyuri
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Naruishi bus stop
成石バス停
Fujiya-mae bus stop
ふじや前バス停
Senninburo Outdoor Bath (Des～Feb)
仙人風呂（12月～2月）

Outdoor Bath Kameya-mae bus stop
露天風呂 かめや前バス停

Oji shrine

Police Station

Drinking water

Stamp

Fire Station

Information

Accommodation

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川湯まつや

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川湯温泉 旅の宿 しば

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川湯みどりや7

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民宿すみや

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Minshuku Kobuchi
民宿こぶち

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Kameya Ryokan
亀屋旅館

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spring resort
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Distance (km): ~13
:3.5~4.5
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~480
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~490

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熊野古道中辺路Ippen Shonin memorial stone,
Sakura Jizo statue
一遍上人名号碑・桜地蔵
Banze-toge junction
万才峠分岐
Forestry road junction
林道分岐

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Matsuhata-jaya Teahouse remains
松畑茶屋跡

Banze-toge Pass
万才峠
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Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社

Hongu Taisha-mae
本宮大社前

Urara-kan
うらら館

Kumano Hongu
Heritage Center
世界遺産熊野本宮館

Hongu Junior High School
本宮中学校

Kumano Mindful House“Hoshi-no-Jikan”
熊野マインドフルハウス「星の時間」

Guest House Yui
ゲストハウス結Minshuku Yamamizuki
民宿山水月

Otorii
大鳥居

Guesthouse noco
ゲストハウスnoco

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Dainichi-goe
大日越Minshuku Yunotaniso
民宿湯の谷荘Minshuku Yamane
民宿やまね

Yoshinoya Ryokan
よしのや旅館
J-Hoppers
Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse
ジェイホッパーズ
熊野湯峰ゲストハウス

Minshuku Atarashiya
民宿あたらしやYunomine Onsen
bus stop
湯の峰温泉
バス停
Ryokan Adumaya
旅館あづまやIseya Ryokan
伊せや
Minshuku Teruteya
民宿てるてやIn the South hall is the tourist information center and permanent
exhibitions about the World Heritage property "Sacred Sites andPilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range".
The North hall features permanent exhibitions about the Hongu area,a multi-purpose hall and temporary exhibition space. Permanent
exhibitions are bilingual Japanese and English.
This center is a must visit for those interest in learning more about theregion's unique cultural landscape.

Japan's Spiritual
Hot Spring

Yunomine Onsen is an isolated
hot spring tucked into a small
valley. It is one of the oldest hot
springs in Japan and intimately
connected to the Kumano Kodo
as pilgrims used the hot mineralwaters for purification rites.

Tsuboyu BathTsuboyu is a historic bath in the creek
near the center of Yunomine Onsen.

Weather

The Iseji route is open year-round. The weather in the southern portion of theKii peninsula is generally mild. The winters can see some freezing temperatures
but on the coastal Iseji route snow is very rare. Summers can be hot, humid andwet. Be prepared for rain year-round.
Japan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html	Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: 	
www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/weather/

KumanoLow

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500

35
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20
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5

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-5
-10

22.8
12.7

108.6

Jan

23.3

350
300
250
13.9
200

23.3

21.2

18.6

15.9

10.3

5.7

3.7

2.6

22.5

450
400

28.5

18.7

14.8

10.6

30.7

26.0

19.6

15.0

29.6

5.3
114.1

Feb

231.1

Mar

241.8

Apr

295.4

May

308.6

Jun

352.9

Jul

298.3

Aug

404.2

Sep

330.2

Oct

183.4

Nov

113.7

Dec

150
100
50
0

Daylight

Daylight times vary greatly with winter having the shortest days. It isalways best to leave early to arrive early, and be aware when sunset isso as not to get stuck in the dark while still on the trail.
NOTE: It gets darker earlier in the valleys where most of the villages
are located. The best time to check-in to accommodations is
16:00~ 17:00.
19:30

18:52 19:10

19:00

17:30

First come, first serve. Buy tickets at
the Counter near Toko-ji temple.

7:00

16:30

18:04

17:41

Sunset Time

17:30
Jan

17:24
16:56 16:53

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

7:30

7:01

6:30

6:30

6:07

6:00
5:30

5:42

5:27

5:00
4:30

6:55

Sunrise Time

6:43

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

4:48
Jun

4:59
Jul

Aug

Sep

Review the average temperatures for the time ofyour walk and be prepared for seasonal variability.
Dressing in layers in clothes that dry easily isrecommended: avoid cotton. Sturdy, worn-in,
walking footwear is essential.

Gear

The type of gear that you will need varies withthe duration and extent of your walk. The
following is a general list of recommended items.
  Day pack  Rain gear (a foldable umbrella is convenient)  Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen  Collapsible walking poles  Water bottle
Camera  Small first aid kit, with Band-Aids, etc.
  Small flashlight  MapsWater & Liquids

It is important to carry water or liquids during your trek or walk. Natural
water sources along the trail have not been tested. In the villages andsettlements are small shops or vending machines where drinks can bepurchased. Especially during the hotter season, it is important to keep
well hydrated.
HINT: Fill up your water bottles at the accommodations before
departure.

Luggage Shuttle

Let us take a load off your back! There are a few local service providers
who offer daily luggage shuttle service, perfect for walkers on the
Kumano Kodo. ※Some restrictions apply.
LINK

www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/luggage-shuttle/

Oct

Nov

Carry enough Japanese yen in cash, as many facilities and service
providers do not accept credit cards, and places to exchange money are
limited. If you do need to withdraw money, the ATMs at the post offices
are the best option. Hours are limited especially on weekends.
HINT: Check with your credit card company before your visit to confirm if
your credit card is OK to use for withdrawals at Japan Post Bank ATMs.
LINK

www.jp-bank-japanpostJp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html

Electricity

6:04

5:20
4:57

Jan

Proper clothing and footwear are essential, especially
if you are planning for a longer, multi-day trek.

Money/ATM

18:43

18:06

18:00

17:00

19:08

18:30

18:30

Capacity: 1~2 Peaple
Time: up to 30 minutes private use
Price: 780yen, 12 and under 470 yen
Hours: 6:00~21:30＊No swimming suits, soup or
shampoo allowed.
LINK: www.tb-tanabe.jp/en/onsen/
yunomine/#tsuboyu

High

40

Minshuku Adumayaso
民宿あづまや荘
500ｍ

The Kumano Kodo is a diverse mountain route with a mixture of unpaved,
uneven trails, ancient cobblestones and stairs, and paved roads through villages.
There are some steep climbs and ascents, but the route is not technicallydifficult. The amount of preparation that is needed will depend greatly on
which sections you will walk, the season you visit, and your personal level ofexperience and fitness. Please plan accordingly to fully, and safely, enjoy yourpilgrimage walk. Proper preparation is the essential.

LINK

Yunomine-oji
湯峯王子

Minshuku Kuraya
民宿くらや

Minshuku Takiyoshi
民宿瀧よし
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Clothing & Footwear

Precipitation（mm）

Blue Sky Guesthouse
旅人の宿 蒼空げすとはうす
1：1 0 , 0 0 0

The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is the focal point for visitor informationin Hongu. There are two halls: North and South.

Free Admission

Onsen Minshuku
Wadama
温泉民宿
わだま

Oyunohara
大斎原

Kumano Hongu Heritage Center

Hours: 9:00~17:00(Open year round)Akagi-goe赤木越

Otonashi-gawa River音無川

Oyunohara-mae
大斎原前

Dainichi-goe
Nobori-guchi
大日越登り口Kumano Backpackers
くまのバックパッカーズ
B & B Cafe Hongu
B & B Cafe ほんぐう

Tanabe City Hongu
Administration Bureau
田辺市本宮行政局

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Kumano Kodo Tips

Yunomine Onsen

Temperature（℃）

Hongu

Dec

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt. Electrical plugs have two, parallel flat
pins: Type A.
HINT: Bring an adapter if needed, as most accommodations do not have
them.

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Safety

Shrines

Earthquake & Tsunami

The themes of purification and offerings
repeat themselves during a visit to theshrine. The general flow of worship is to:

Japan is prone to frequent natural disasters,such as earthquakes. Tsunamis are large waves
caused by earthquakes. If you are near thecoast and a large earthquake hits, head tohigher ground immediately.
NOTE: Tsunami warning sign shown at right.

Extreme Weather & Typhoons

The Kii peninsula is one of the wettest areas in Japan. It juts out into the
Pacific Ocean in the path of storms. Heavy rains and winds, especially fromtyphoons, can cause flash flooding, landslides, and damage from flying
debris. Keep up to date with the weather forecast and avoid walking during
extreme weather conditions.

Slippery Stones

Most injuries on the Kumano Kodo are from slips and falls on the stone lined
trails. The old cobble steps are particularly slippery when wet. Please takeyour time and be careful where you step.

Mamushi Snake

There is one main species of snake that isvenomous in the area, the Japanese Mamushi(Gloydius blomhoffii ). It has the broader
triangle shaped head of a pit viper. It ispatterned with pale gray、
reddish-brown, or
yellow-brown background covered with airregularly shaped lateral blotches. Its mature
length is about 45-80 cm long. They can sun
themselves in or around the trail. Use a flash light when walking round in theevening so as not to step on one mistake. If bitten seek medical attention
immediately, while keeping the affected area as immobile as possible.

Mukade Centipede

The Mukade is a giant centipede, and its
bite can be painful. They are black withyellow-orange legs. They like to hide in ]hiking shoes, so check your boots in themorning before putting your feet in. They
are active in the hot and humid months.

SuzumebachiHornetThe Suzumebachi is a giant
hornet which can have a painful
sting. If you see a nest avoid thearea. They can be the mostaggressive into the fall season.

Wash hands and rinse mouth at the
purification basin (often near the entrance
to the shrine).
Make the bell ring by shaking the rope.
Offer some coins in the offering box, if
you wish.
Bow twice deeply.
Clap your hands twice.
Then bow once deeply.

Omamori

An Omamori is an amulet used for many reasons including
warding off evil, for traffic safety, health, etc. The word mamori（お守）means protection, with omamori meaning honorable
protector. They often describe on one side the specific area ofluck or protection they are intended for and have the name ofthe shrine or temple they were bought at on the other.

Ema

Ema
（絵馬）
are votive plaques used tomake requests or wishes to the deities.
This practice dates back hundreds of years
to the 8th century. Ema directly translatedmeans horse picture. Originally horses
were given as offerings to shrines and overtime this turned into offering images ofhorses. These days there are many motifs
used including zodiac signs.

Goohoin (Goshimpu)

Seek the assistance of someone nearby. Even if they do not speak English
they will try to understand and help. 119 is the emergency help line and atranslation service in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean isavailable in most areas.

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Accommodations along the trail are mostly Japanese style with tatami mat
flooring in the guest rooms and dining area. These rooms are versatile
with a low table moved to the side to lay down futon mattress to sleep.
In the hot spring areas, there is a larger range of standards, from smallfamily run minshuku guesthouses to larger traditional inns.
Accommodations are limited in the smaller areas.
Reservations are highly recommended as walking up to lodgings is notcustom.
NOTE: Reservations can be made online at the Kumano Travel community
reservation system.
LINK

www.kumano-travel.com

Meals

Bedding (Futons)

Please abide by the following guidelines while enjoying the Kumano Kodo.
  Preserve the area as "heritage of all humankind".
  Respect the faith of past and present worshipers.
  Keep the routes clean - carry out all waste.
  Protect the local flora and fauna - do not remove or introduce animals orvegetation.
  Stay on the routes.
  Be careful with fire - prevent forest fires.
  Be prepared - plan your trip and equip yourself properly.
  Greet others with a smile and warm heart.

Tatami

Tatami are straw mats used as
flooring in traditional Japaneserooms.
There are a few general rules tofollow in a tatami room.

●Do not wear slippers on thetatami.
●Keep the tatami dry, forexample do not leave a wet towel
or rain soaked gear on the floor.
●Avoid dragging tables or heavy
luggage over the tatami, as thismay tear the surface.

Slippers

A trek along the Kumano
Kodo is a culinary journey.
Meals at the guesthouseand inns are Japanese style.
Ingredients vary from thecoastline to mountain sideoften featuring fresh, local
ingredients. Rice is a staple
and eaten at most meals.
Open your mind (andmouths!) to try these new
and delicious foods.
HINT: Practice withchopsticks before youcome.

The Kumano Goohoin or Goshimpu（ご奉印）
is a powerful amulet distinctive
to the Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrines. Its main purpose is to ward off evils,
avert calamities and bring good fortune. It is
often displayed on house door and in rice
fields. Originally the amulet was composed of a
red tear drop-shaped stamp, but to distinguishit from others, a background wood-block print
with an intricate design of stylized crows anddouble lined good-fortune jewels was added.
Each Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrine has adifferent version based on the same theme.

Pilgrimage Etiquette

In Case of Emergency

Accommodations

Staying at traditional Japanese accommodations keeps you busy withyour footwear.

Basically there are three sets of footwear:① Your outdoor shoes, which are left at the door;② your indoor slippers, which you wear around the facility (not on
the tatami through!);③ and toilet slippers, which are only for use in the toilet area.

Baths (Onsen)

Japanese baths are theultimate place to relax andwind down after a day's walk.

Bedding in the Japanesestyle guesthouses are
futon mattresses laid
onto the tatami mat
flooring.
HINT: Japanese pillows
can sometimes be hard,so if you need a soft
pillow consider bringing
along an inflatablepillow to make yoursleep more comfortable.

YukataYukata are cotton gowns to wear in and around a
Japanese style accommodation. They are also used aspajamas.

Fold the left side over the right and tie the belt aroundyour waist.
HINT: Wearing something underneath can saveyourself from an embarrassing moment if you are notused to sitting down with a gown on!

Hot springs are common in thearea and baths featuring thesemineral waters are called
onsen.

How to Bathe

The very essence of the bathing routine is as below for both hot
spring and communal baths.
① Take off clothes in change room
② Rinse or wash body
③ Soak in bath
④ Relax and enjoy!

Be observant. Watch (But don't stare!) the people around you sothat you know what is going on.
Most places follow these general guidelines but some do differ
slightly. The main thing is to remember to keep the bath water
separate from the washing water, and be polite and courteous toother bathers.
NOTE: For a full guide to the Japanese bath visit the following page
online.
LINK

www.tb-kumano.jp/en/onsen/how-to-take-a-japanese-bath/29

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Iseji Intermediate Complete Trek

Highlight Walks
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Kata

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熊野本宮大社

発心門王子

Takijiri-oji

滝尻王子

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Owase

大股

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高野山

Omata

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HashimotoSusami
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●Bus to Senmaida Tori-toge-iriguchi●Walk Maruyama Senmaida, Tori-toge
Pass and Fuden-toge Pass to Takachirabus stop (p.20〜21, 〜8km)

Day1：●Transfer to Ise City, overnight ❶Day9：●Walk to Owase (〜6km), overnight ❾Day2：●Walk to Tamaru (〜12km), overnight ❷Day10：●Walk to Mikisato (〜12km), overnight❿

Day3：●Walk to Tochihara (〜15km), overnight❸

Day11：●Walk to Kata (〜5km), overnight ⓫Day4：●Walk to Misedani (〜13km), overnight❹

Day12：●Walk to Atashika (〜10km), overnight⓬

Day5：●Walk to Kashiwazaki (〜18km),
overnight ❺Day13：●Walk to Central Kumano (〜8km),
overnight ⓭Day6：●Walk to Ouchiyama (〜7km), overnight❻

Day14：●Walk to Atawa (p.6〜7, 〜12km),
overnight ⓮Day7：●Walk to Furusato Onsen (〜17km),
overnight ❼Day15：●Walk to Shingu (p.8〜9, 〜11km),
overnight ⓯Day8：●Walk to Aiga (〜14km), overnight ❽Day16：●Transfer to next destination

Day1：●Transfer to Ise Jingu Naiku, overnight❶
Day2：●Walk to Tochihara (〜27km), overnight❷
Day3：●Walk to Aso (〜25km), overnight ❸Day4：●Walk to Furusato Onsen (〜29km),
overnight ❹Day6：●Walk to Kata (〜17km), overnight ❻Day7：●Walk to Central Kumano (〜18km),
overnight ❼Day8：●Walk to Shingu (p.6〜9, 〜23km),
overnight ❽Day9：●Transfer to next destination

ISEJI(North)ISEJI(Central)

ISEJI(South)NAKAHECHI

KOHECHIOHECHI

Day5：●Walk to Owase (〜20km), overnight ❺Download Maps
www.tb-kumano.jp

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

Ise
Jingu
Naiku

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to Fukuoka
to Himeji

Namba
Shin-Imamiya

Ryujin bus drives into Yunomine Onsen, turns
around, stops at Yunomine Onsen bus stop andthen continues back to route 311 on the same road.

Nara
Yamato-Yagi

Wakayamashi

Wakayama
NOTE: Totsukawa and Nosegawa community
busses have very limited schedules and may
not run every day. Please check schedules
appropriately.

TamaruIseshiIse Jingu Geku

Toba
IsuzugawaIse Jingu Naiku

Ise-Kashiwazaki

Fujiya-mae

Umegadani

There are three bus stops in Kawayu Onsen: Kawayu
Onsen, Kameya-mae and Fujiya-mae.

Kashikojima

Kii-Nagashima

Owase

Yuasa

Gobo

Mikisato
Totsukawa
Onsen

Gomadanzan
Kirari-Ryujin
Ryujin Onsen

Yakio

No service
December to March.

KumanoHongu Taisha

Hosshinmon-oji

Hongu Taisha-mae
Kata
Shiko (Dorokyo Jet Boat)
Kanmaru (Transfer for Koguchi)
Nigishima
Senmaida
Atashika
Tori-toge-iriguchi
Seiryuso
Odomari
KumanoHayatama
TaishaKurisugawa

Chikatsuyu/Nonaka Area
Chikatsuyu-oji
Nakahechi
Bijutsukanmae

Kobiro-ojiguchi

KakidairaGyuba-doji-guchi
Nonaka Ipposugi
Kobiro-toge
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Takijiri

Atawa

Koguchi
Kumano Nachi Taisha

NachisanDaimonzaka
Kii-Katsuura

ShirahamaShirahamabus center
Nanki-Shirahama Airport(Daily ﬂights to Haneda, Tokyo)

Kumanoshi

Kushimoto

Shionomisaki
Kanko Tower

ShinguMichi-no-Eki
Nachi Kumanogawa(Traditional
Boat)

Kii-Tahara
Kashino Todai-guchi

Hana-no-Iwaya

LegendJR
Shinkansen
Kintetsu Railway
Nagoya Railroad
Mie Kotsu
Tsu Airport Line
Nankai Railway
Koyasan Cablecar
Ryujin Bus
Meiko Bus
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Nara Kotsu
Nankai Rinkai Bus
Kushimoto Town Bus
Kumano Kodo

JR Passes

Using transportation passes can be a convenient and reasonable way to getaround the area. There are two regional JR passes that cover the Kii Peninsula:Kansai WIDE Area Pass, and lse-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass
NOTE: Not all bus lines are covered by these passes.
LINK: www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/#passes

Stations

Aiga
No service
December to March.

Limited Express Ticket

Ujiyamada

Takihara-no-Miya

Kawayu Onsen
Kameya-mae

KoyasanFare Ticket

Naiku-mae

Misedani

Ukegawa

Tickets can be purchased at the Midori-no-Madoguchi counter at all major
stations. An express train is the fastest way to travel to the area. For express
trains two tickets are issued, a basic Fare Ticket and a Limited Express Ticket.
Keep both tickets for the duration of the trip, as you will need them to exit
the station on arrival.

Matsusaka

Tochihara

Watarase
Onsen

Gokurakubashi

Chubu
CentrairInternational
AirportTaki

Yunomine Onsen
Shimoyunomine

Gojo

Hashimoto

Hongu
Taisha-mae

Dainichi-goe
Nobori-guchi

Sakurai
HinenoTsu

Hosshinmon-oji

Osaka-Abenobashi
TennojiKansai Airport

Tsu
Nagisamachi

Hongu Area

Yamato-Saidaiji

Shin-Osaka
Osaka
Tsuruhashi

Sannomiya

Tickets
to Tokyo

Kintetsu Nara

Shin-Kobe
Kobe

Nagoya Kanayama

Kyoto

Kumano Kodo Center

TrainsTrain stations serve as access to trailheads on the Iseji. Some are smaller with nopermanent staff servicing only local trains, while others are larger where both
local and express trains stop.
It is best to check train times in advance and it is not a busy train line.
LINK: Train timetable search engines.
http://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/train/#search
Shingu (Local, Express)
Nachi (Local)

Train lines run along the coast of the Kii Peninsula. One line
runs from Osaka on the west coast (JR West), and the otherruns from Nagoya on the east coast (JR Central). They overlap
between Kii-Katsuura and Shingu on the south east. The JRWest express trains are called Kuroshio, after the ocean current
that flow off the peninsula. The JR Center express trains arecalled Nanki Wide View. Trains are an efficient way to accessthe Iseji route.

Local Trians

At unstaffed stations serviced by local
trains, tickets can be paid for on the
train with the driver who is stationed at
the front of the first carriage near theentrance and exit. These smaller local
trains are called “wan-man ワンマン” or“one-man train” as the only staff onboard
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Car Rental

Local Busses are the main form of public transport once you leave the coastand head into the mountains. Busses are limited, so it is best to plan ahead andcheck the timetables.

Travelling by car is an option to see and visit the sites with more freedom, as
public transportation can be limited in the countryside.

NOTE: Downloadable timetables are available online.
LINK: www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/bus/

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⑨Wakayama Sta. ⑩Kansai Airport ⑪Shin-Osaka Sta. ⑫JR Nara Sta.
⑬Kyoto Sta.
NOTE: If you plan to rent a car in Japan, make sure to have a valid Japanese orInternational Driver’s License. Confirm that a Japanese translation is needed or
not before you come.

IseshiSeiwa-Taki JCT

Wakayama
Hashimoto

YoshinoToba
Ise-nishi IC

Futami JCT

Ise Jingu

Umegadani
Kisei-Ouchiyama IC
Aiga

Miyama IC

Owase

Owase-minami IC

Nanki-Tanabe IC

Kumano Hongu Taisha

Susami-minami IC

Kumano Nachi Taisha
Ichiya IC

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Kata IC
Kumano-Atashika IC

Kumano-Odomari

Kumanoshi
Hana-no-Iwaya

Shingu-minami IC

Nachikatsuura Shingu Road

Kashikojima

Kii-Nagashima

Kiinagashima IC
Owase-kita IC

Kii-Tanabe

Ise-wan Ferry

Omiya-Odai IC

Gobo

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Kyoto-minami IC

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I would like to buy a one way express train ticket to Kumanoshi station.
（熊野市駅までの特急切符を買いたいです）
Reserved Seat（指定席）
Non-Reserved Seat（自由席）
Platform（プラットホーム）
Transfer（のりかえ）
Station（駅）I would like to go to the Ushiroji bus stop.（後地バス停までお願いします。）
Where is the Kumano Kodo trailhead?
（熊野古道登山口はどこですか？）Bus stop（バス停）Transfer busses（バス乗り換え）
Change money（両替）Number ticket（整理券）
Bus fare（バス代）①

JR
Rent-ACar

Toyonaka IC

Nankai Koya Line

Useful Words & Phrases

NipponRent-aCar

Kyoto
Suita JCTHANWA EXPWY①  Enter through rear door (or front door if only one)②  Take number ticket③  Push button to inform driver that stop is wanted (it is also good practice totell the driver where you want to get off when you board)④  Match number ticket to the electronic fare chart at the front of the bus todetermine fare (prices change according to distance travelled)⑤  Change money if needed⑥  Put money and ticket in fare box (exact fare)⑦  Exit through front door
NOTE: Only 1000 yen bills can be changed for coins. So make sure that you
have enough smaller bills before you get on the bus.

ORIX
Rent aCar

Osaka
AirportTo KobeTo Kanazawa

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Riding a local bus is easy
once you learn the basic
system as outlined below.

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To Hiroshima

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How to Ridea Local Bus

There are Rent-a-Car companies conveniently located at major train stations witha variety of vehicles types and price plans to meet almost everybody’s needs.
It is also possible to rent the car at one station and return it at another to avoid
backtracking to where you started.

Drive Guide

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ShinguKumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano-nada Sea

LegendExpressway
National Roads
Ferry
Shinkansen
JR(Japan Railway)
Private Railway
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Route Guide
一生に一度はお伊勢さん
Head to Ise once in your life.
伊勢へ七度熊野へ三度
Seven times to Ise, three times to Kumano.
The Iseji is ~170 km long trail on the east coast of the Kii peninsula
connecting Ise Jingu with the Kumano Sanzan and consists generally
of north, central and south sections. To trek the full length can takeone to two weeks, but many of the shorter passes can be enjoyed
as shorter day hikes because trailheads are often located near train
stations.

North | River Plains & Valleys

The ~70 km northern section begins at the Ise shrines and heads
west through the fertile Miya-gawa River plain. This section is mostly
flat on paved roads through habituated areas. As the mountains
approach Meki-toge (a short pass) reconnects the route with themighty Miya-gawa River. The trail follows the main road network
upstream via the Ouchiyama-gawa River valley (a tributary of the
Miya-gawa) to its headwaters and the first major mountain passes:
Nisaka-toge and Tsuzura-toge.

Central | Inlets & Passes

Nisaka-toge and Tsuzura-toge passes mark the beginning of the ~75
km central section, a series of passes (many lined with cobblestones)connecting small coastal fishing villages. It is the core area of Iseji’s
UNESCO World Heritage property and the most popular section for
hikers. The mountainous, rocky coastline features dramatic inlets,
sometimes with long finger like bays lined with scenic beaches. Smallislands dot the coastline, like they are floating on the ocean waves.

South | Beaches & Rice Paddies

Near Kumano City the coastal mountains give way to the southern
section consisting of two trails: the main coastal route (Hamakaido)
and a mountain route (Hongudo). The Hamakaido is a ~25 km
length of gravel beach called Shichirimihama to Kumano Hayatama
Taisha, and the inland mountain trail Hongudo leads to Kumano
Hongu Taisha via the impressive terraced rice paddies of Maruyama
Senmaida.

Iseji South
Hana-no-Iwaya
Hana-no-Iwaya is one of the oldest shrines in Japan—the gravesiteof Izanami-no-Mikoto, the female creative deity in Japanese
mythology, who died giving birth to the fire deity.
Hongudo Junction
At Hana-no-Iwaya the Iseji splits into the Hamakaido which
continues along the beach until Kumano Hayatama Taisha and the
Hongudo, which heads inland towards Kumano Hongu Taisha.

Kawaramachi
There was a very bustling community living on the riverbank
before modern times. But because of the high risk of flooding
the buildings were made to be dismantled quickly and moved tohigher ground.
At its peak until around 1920 there were up to 300 shops including,shipping agents, restaurants, bars, hotels, blacksmith, barbers, anda public bath. All of this could be dismantled and moved within 30
minutes and reconstructed in an hour or two. No nails were used,
only joint work. Amazing!

Michi-no-Eki Kumano Hana-no-Iwaya
This Michi-no-Eki is a welcoming collection of low woodenbuildings serving light meals and selling local souvenirs, such as
carvings with the rich black Nachiguro rock.
Hamakaido
Shichirimihama is ~25 km
in length, the longest beachin Japan. It is composed ofgravel and rocks, batteredby the Pacific Ocean andnot suitable for swimming
because of swift currents.
The trail is a mixture of paved
road, pine forested trail, andconcrete embankments.
Historically it was adangerous section with many river crossings. The Japanese blackpines were planted in the early 17th century as a windbreak.
Santanbo
To get across the Kumano-gawa River, the last major waterway,
pilgrims used a variety of boats including the Santanbo 三反帆.
This is a flat bottom wooden boat with three sails the same width
as a kimono sash because that was the size of the looms that wereavailable. It is possible to ride on one of these traditional boats
partway up the river.
ShinguShingu is the town on the west side of the Kumano-gawa River andthe site of Kumano Hayatama Taisha.

Shingu Castle remains
The Shingu castle was completed in 1633 after 32 years ofconstruction and called Tankaku-jo. The hilltop position had agood view out to sea to monitor the shipping routes along thecoast. It was dismantled in 1871 but the stone foundation is still ingood condition. This is a popular site for cherry blossom viewing
in the spring.
Asuka-jinja
Asuka-jinja shrine is an ancient sacred site believe to protect theriver mouth from storms and floods.
Koya-zaka
The Koya-zaka is the next section of the Kumano Kodo that leads
along the coast to Nachi station. Ojigahama is the name for beachon the Shingu side of the Kumano-gawa River. A road leads tothe trailhead of this coastal trail. Along the way are side trails tolookout points that whalers traditionally used.
Kokuji-toge Pass & Okuji-toge Pass
After the Koya-zaka the trail follows highway 42 going over two
small passes: Kokuji-toge and Okuji-toge.
CAUTION: There are sections along this highway with no sidewalk

and heavy traffic. Please be careful.

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Fudarakusan-ji
Fudarakusan-ji 補陀洛山寺 is a Tendai Buddhist temple located ~6
km downstream from Nachi-no-Otaki near the coast. It is fromhere that Buddhist priests performed Fudaraku Tokai 補陀落 渡海,
a type of ritual martyrdom involving sailing out into the southern
sea in search of the Kannon’s southern Pure Land Paradise called
Fudarakusan. This ritual was repeated around 20 times between
the 9th and 18th century.
The gravestones of the monks who performed the Fudaraku Tokai
are located behind the Fudarakusan-ji Temple. In the Edo period(1603-1868), this suicidal religious ritual underwent a change: thebodies of deceased monks were sent out to sea, instead of living
devotees.
Daimon-zaka
Daimon-zaka 大門坂 is animpressive cobblestone
staircase (600 m long with 267
stairs). It is lined with centuries
old trees and runs from thevalley bottom to the Kumano
Nachi Taisha shrine sanctuary.
Daimon-zaka means “largegate slope” referring to ashrine-gate that once stood
nearby. At the base of thestaircase are two 800-year-old
Japanese cedar trees called the
Meoto-sugi 夫婦杉 or “married
couple cedar trees”. Nearby isa shop where visitors can rent
Heian period Kimonos called
Daimon-zaka Chaya.
Hours: 9:00~ 16:00
Price: 2,000~ 3,000 yen
Kumano Nachi Taisha
The Nachi-no-Otaki is
133 meters high and 13
meters wide, the tallest
waterfall in Japan. It isa sanctuary of Kumano
Nachi Taisha and thus
has been protected
since ancient times
and is used for ascetic
training by mountainmonks who practice
Shugendo, a mixed
religion of foreign andindigenous beliefs. You can walk down to near the base past thethree-storied pagoda after visiting the shrine grounds.

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The wonderfulwooden Seiganto-ji
is a Tendai Buddhist
temple founded in
the early 5th century.
Legend holds that a
Buddhist priest from
India drifted ashoreand experienced arevelation of Kannon,
the Buddhist deityof mercy. Seigantoji Temple is also thefirst sacred place of "Saigokujunrei", or pilgrimage to 33 Kannonsin Western Japan which started in 1161. Many pilgrims in the Edo
era would link the Ise Jingu, 33 Kannon and the Kumano Sanzanpilgrimage in the same trip.
HongudoHongudo is the mountain trail shortcut to Kumano Hongu
Taisha that joins up with the Nakahechi route partway on the
Kogumotori-goe via the Banze-toge pass.
Ubata-jinja
The Ubata-jinja is believed to be were Izanami gave birth to thefire deity. It is a site of ceremonies for safe childbearing. Sanmazushi is used during religious rites at the shrine and it is believedthat this is originally where this local dish derived from.
Orchards
The trail follows roads gradually further inland
passing through settlements and orange
orchards. Orange are a famous product withmany species harvested year-round.
Yokogaki-toge Pass
The trailhead for the Yokogaki-toge is ~8 km from Hana-no-Iwaya.
The highest point is 305 m above sea level. There sections of
volcanic stones used for steps.
Mizutsubo Jizo
Kukai (774–835) was a very
influential monk and founderof the Shingon esoteric schoolof Buddhism with its basein Koyasan. There are manylegends associated with him
across the country, especiallyconcerning water and wells. Thisis another of those locations where it is believed that he pushed
his walking stick into the ground and well water sprang up.

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Kameshima-no-Ishidoro stone lantern
The trail opens onto terraced rice paddies. There are often fences
to keep animals out so you may need to open and close these to
get through. On top of a 5-meter-tall rock called Kameshima (turtle
island) is a stone lantern which stands out in its surroundings.
OroshiThe next hamlet is called Oroshi and the site of another aweinspiring natural phenomenon called Fuden-oroshi. The
mountains to the north are steep and make a large basin where
fog is trapped. When the conditions are right the fog rolls down
the mountain through the lowest place, Fuden-toge. It is an eeriesite to see the slow flow of thick mist like a phantom river.
Fuden-toge Pass
Fuden-toge has been a major
pass until recent history. It is an
important trail linking the isolated
village to the north with thecoastal community to the south.

candles lite through the paddies. This takes place annual at the
beginning of June.
Watch for the giant boulder in the middle of the paddies—easy tofind—and possibly the world’s smallest rice paddy—a little moredifficult to see!
Former Mining Town
Kiwa is the region north of Senmaida bordering the Kitayama-gawaRiver. The mines at Kiwa have a very long history, and records
indicate that copper (and then later gold and silver), were minedsince at least the Nara period (710-794). In fact, huge amounts ofcopper required to build the Daibutsu of the Todai-ji in Nara wasoriginally mined here.
The former Kishu Mine stands on this same site, and from 1934
until 1978 it developed various new and pioneering technologies
in the mining industry to improve productivity. It was one of themost prolific domestic producers of copper during this time.
The electric rail cars once used to transport materials have been
repurposed for tourism, and visitors can now ride the tram between two
different onsen facilities: Iruka Onsen Hotel Seiryuso and Yunokuchi Onsen.

Tori-toge Pass
Tori-toge is a side-trail that leads to Maruyama Senmaida, anarchitectural wonder of terraced rice paddies. There is a steep side
trail partway to get the highest birds-eye view of the valley.

Michi-no-Eki Kumano Itaya Kurobee-no-Sato
The trail follows roads to the next town and Michi-no-Eki Kumano
Itaya Kurobee-no-Sato which draws its name from the legend of
Kurobee and Okiku.

Maruyama Senmaida
Maruyama Senmaida is one of the top 100 terraced rice fields
in Japan with 1,340 paddies dramatically cascading down themountainside. It has a long history with the first records in 1590.
By 1601 there were 2,240 paddies and peaked in 1898 at 2,483.
The Senmaida were well-preserved until the late 1960s, butchanges to farming regulations along with an ageing anddwindling population resulted in abandonment of many rice
farms, and by the early 1990s fewer than 530 terraces (4.6 hectares)
remained, because of the declining population and number offarmers. So, the local people banned together and created apreservation society.

Dorokyo Gorge
Upriver on the Kitayama-gawa River is the steep Dorokyo Gorge.
There are jet boat trips which depart from the Kiwa area.
Hongudo
The main trail does not follow the Tori-toge pass but heads west. It
mainly follows forestry roads but have a few sections on mountain trails.
Please note that there are not many facilities on this minor section.

Bouldering Anybody?
Near the Yuhi-no-Oka viewpoint are a scattering of monoliths in
the forest which have become the focus of climbing enthusiasts
who banded together to create the Kumano Boulding Area. From
there it is mostly downhill to the valley bottom where the trail
follows the road to the Kumano-gawa River.
Shiko
Cross the large bridge to the far side of the river and turn north onroute 168 to arrive at Shiko. This is the jet boat center for trips up
the Kitayama-gawa River.
Banze-toge Pass
A windy forestry road climbs ~4 km to the trailhead of the Banzetoge which joins the Kogumotori-goe section of the Nakahechi
route at signpost number 46. Descend to Ukegawa and follow theroad to Hongu.
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Across the road from the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center stairs
lined with offering flags lead to Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of
the three grand shrines of Kumano. The pavilions have gone
through periodic rebuilding after damage from fires and floods,
but the architectural style has remained consistent for over 800
years. Notice the graceful cypress bark roof and distinctive bronze
ornaments on the roof top.
Oyunohara
Oyuohara is the original site of the Kumano Hongu Taisha. In
1889 a flood destroyed the shrine and it was moved to its current
location. In the clearing the expansive, raised earthen platform still
exists. A massive Torii gate marks the entrance at almost 34 meterstall and 42 meters wide. It is built of steel and erected in the year
2000.

They have a unique ownership program where people can donate
30,000 and have their own paddy for the year. One can join in theplanting and harvesting, and the volunteers take care of the fields
the rest of the year. They also get to take home the rice!
Historically there was arite called mushiokuri
where farmers walked ina procession at night withtorches, drums, and bells toward off insects. Present day
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