Kumano-kodo: A leaflet issued by Visitwakayama.jp

熊野古道 Kumano Kodo

The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage trail in the mountains of Wakayama, where you can walk with a light
pack from guesthouse to guesthouse for a few days. It's a brilliant way to experience Japan's rural side and
ancient religious traditions.


那智山番所 Seiganto-ji


Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine 熊野那智大社


［L］Nachi Fall in the distance and 3-storied Pagoda ［R］Nachi Fall 那智の滝


One of the great shrines of the Kumano Sanzan, Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine is the origin of the ancient faith
that worships Nachi Waterfall. The shrine is located halfway up Mt. Nachi, and vermilion-lacquered Shinto shrines
can be seen lined up on the high ground that looks down at the ocean.

ユネスコの世界遺産『紀伊山地の霊場と参詣道』として2004年に登録されている

Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine and Nachi Waterfall



［L］Rental traditiopnal Heian Period (794-1185) costumes ［R］熊野本宮御朱印

Kumano Hongu Taisha　熊野本宮大社鳥居、参道階段

Kumano Hongu Taisha　熊野本宮大社

［L］熊野本宮大社大鳥居 The largest torii shrine gate in the world (33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide).
［R］新宮から熊野本宮大社へ向かう道は熊野川沿いに Road to Kumano Hongu Taisha runs along Kumano River.

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine　熊野速玉大社

It is located at the southeastern part of the Kii Mountain Range, Kumano Sanzan includes the three shrines of
"Kumano Hongu Taisha", "Kumano Hayatama Taisha" and "Kumano Nachi Taisha".
熊野速玉大社は、熊野本宮大社・熊野那智大社と共に、熊野三山を構成する

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特産品 紀州みかん

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