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Landmarks in Kumano Kodo

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japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/yoshino-kumano-national-park

Yoshino Kumano National Park

Discover ancient pilgrimage routes, stunning cherry blossoms, and breathtaking natural beauty in Yoshino Kumano National Park, Japan.

660-1 Kotochi, Kamikitayama, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3702
4.4 Very Good 262 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-hongu-taisha

Kumano Hongu Taisha

Explore the enchanting Kumano Hongu Taisha, a historic Shinto shrine set amidst nature's beauty, pivotal to Japan's spiritual journey.

1110 Hongucho Hongu, Tanabe, Wakayama 647-1731
4.5 Excellent 7,580 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/nachi-waterfall

Nachi Waterfall

Witness the awe-inspiring Nachi Waterfall, Japan's tallest single-drop cascade, a sacred site nestled in the Kii Mountain Range.

Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301
4.6 Excellent 8,764 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-nachi-taisha

Kumano-Nachi Taisha

Discover Kumano Nachi Taisha: A spiritual haven, where ancient trails meet Japan's tallest waterfall in a symphony of nature and tradition.

1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301
4.5 Excellent 5,782 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/national-natural-monument-onigajo-cliff

National Natural Monument Onigajō Cliff.

Explore the 'Demon's Castle': A dramatic coastal walk through UNESCO-listed cliffs shaped by nature and steeped in ancient Japanese legends.

1835-7 Kinomotocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4323
4.3 Very Good 4,095 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/daimon-gate

Daimon Gate

Majestic gateway to Koyasan's sacred heart, offering stunning views and a glimpse into Japanese Buddhist tradition.

Koyasan, 高野町 Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211
4.4 Very Good 1,718 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/oyunohara

Oyunohara

Discover Oyunohara, the former sacred grounds of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and witness Japan's largest Torii gate, a symbol of spiritual heritage.

1 Hongucho Hongu, Tanabe, Wakayama 647-1731
4.5 Excellent 1,368 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/akagi-castle-ruins

Akagi Castle Ruins

Discover Akagi Castle Ruins in Kumano: a blend of history, scenic views, and cherry blossoms at this Sengoku period landmark.

122 Kiwacho Akagi, Kumano, Mie 519-5404
4.1 Very Good 407 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/Maruyama-Senmaida

丸山千枚田

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Maruyama Senmaida, one of Japan's largest and most scenic rice terrace fields in Kumano, Mie.

318 Kiwacho Maruyama, Kumano, Mie 519-5405
4.5 Excellent 298 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/tsubo-yu

Tsubo-yu

Experience Japan's oldest and the world's only UNESCO-listed hot spring in a quaint mountain village along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

Hongucho Yunomine, Tanabe, Wakayama 647-1732
4.6 Excellent 311 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/fudarakusan-ji

Fudarakusan-ji

Explore Fudarakusan-ji Temple in Wakayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and starting point for ancient spiritual sea voyages.

348 Hamanomiya, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5314
4.1 Very Good 300 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/nyonin-do-hall

Nyonin-do Hall

Discover Nyonin-do Hall in Koyasan: A serene sanctuary with a rich history, honoring women's spiritual journeys and cultural heritage.

709 Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211
4.1 Very Good 293 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-nakahechi-daimon-saka-pilgrim-route

Kumano Kodo - Nakahechi Daimon-saka Pilgrim Route

Walk a section of the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, experience the spiritual heart of Japan, and explore serene paths lined with towering cedar trees.

Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301
4.6 Excellent 229 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-information-center

Kumano Kodo Information Center

Explore the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails: history, maps, and expert guidance at the Kumano Kodo Information Center in Tanabe, Wakayama.

1222-1 Nakahechicho Kurisugawa, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-1421
3.9 Good 219 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/koguchi-shizen-no-ie

Koguchi shizen-no-ie

Experience tranquility at this renovated schoolhouse turned traditional Japanese inn, perfectly situated on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

398 Kumanogawacho Kaminagai, Shingu, Wakayama 647-1201
4.3 Very Good 149 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-hongu-heritage-center

Kumano Hongu Heritage Center

Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of the Kumano region at the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center, a gateway to the ancient pilgrimage routes.

100-1 Hongucho Hongu, Tanabe, Wakayama 647-1731
4.2 Very Good 81 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-nachi-taisha-grand-shrine-hall-of-worship

Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine Hall of Worship

Discover Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine: A spiritual haven where ancient traditions meet breathtaking natural beauty in the heart of Wakayama.

25 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301
4.3 Very Good 39 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/takijirioji-gu-togo-shrine

Takijirioji-gu Togo Shrine

Discover the serene beauty and spiritual essence of Takijirioji-gu Togo Shrine, the starting point of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Walk.

859 Nakahechicho Kurisugawa, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-1421
4.5 Excellent 30 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-nakahechi-pilgrimage-route

Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route

Hike the ancient Kumano Kodo Nakahechi: a spiritual journey through the heart of Japan's Kii Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Nakahechicho Fukusada, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-1432
4.8 Excellent 15 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/third-place-kumano-kodo

Third Place Kumano Kodo

Experience authentic Japanese hospitality on the Kumano Kodo at Third Place, a charming farmhouse retreat along the ancient pilgrimage trail.

〒646-1401 Wakayama, Tanabe, 中辺路町野中2045
4.8 Excellent 57 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/guest-house-sora-chikatsuyu

Guest house Sora Chikatsuyu

Experience Japanese hospitality on the Kumano Kodo at Guest house Sora Chikatsuyu, a perfect base for exploring ancient pilgrimage trails.

614 Nakahechicho Chikatsuyu, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-1402
4.7 Excellent 38 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-kohechi-pilgrimage-route

Kumano Kodo Kohechi Pilgrimage Route

Experience spiritual purification on the Kumano Kodo Kohechi Route, a challenging mountain pilgrimage through the heart of Japan's sacred Kii Peninsula.

440 Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211
4 Very Good 7 reviews
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Yata Pass (Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail Kiritoshi Road)

Experience the tranquility of Yata Pass on the Kumano Kodo, a historical pilgrimage trail offering scenic beauty and spiritual reflection.

Wakayama, 640-0000
3.4 Average 7 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-park

Kumano Kodo Park

Discover the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama, offering spiritual and natural exploration.

Haradani, Hidaka, Hidaka District, Wakayama 649-1201
4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-nakahechi-route-chikatsuyu-oji-kobiro-oji-section

Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Route (Chikatsuyu-Oji - Kobiro-Oji Section)

Journey through the stunning Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Route, where nature, history, and spirituality intertwine in Japan's sacred landscape.

Nakahechicho Nonaka, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-1401
5 Excellent 2 reviews
japan/kumano-kodo/landmark/kumano-kodo-guides

Kumano Kodo Guides

Discover the soul of Japan on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails with expert local guides. Personalized tours for an unforgettable experience.

5 Excellent 3 reviews

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