Wakayama: Sacred Journey to Kumano Hayatama and Kamikura
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1.5 hours
- Visit to sacred sites
- Scenic views of Shingū and the Pacific Ocean
- Knowledgeable local expert guide
- Guided tour of Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kamikura Shrine
- Transportation to and from Shingū Station
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Explore the spiritual heart of Kumano on a captivating tour that immerses you in the rich history and sacred traditions of the Kumano faith. Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, known for its themes of rebirth and renewal, and Kamikura Shrine, where the gods are believed to have descended. Guided by a...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Private Tour
- 1
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano, symbolizes rebirth and renewal. Located in the sacred town of Shingū (“new shrine”), it enshrines Hayatama-no-Ōkami, a divine form of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm deity of purification and creation. According to legend, the god first descended upon the sacred boulder...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Kamikura Shrine
Kamikura Shrine is an ancient sacred site on a steep mountainside overlooking Shingū and the Pacific Ocean. Its centerpiece, the massive rock Gotobiki-iwa, is believed to be where the gods first descended to earth. Visitors climb more than 500 stone steps to reach the shrine, following a path that echoes...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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