The 70 km northern section begins at Ise Jingu Naiku and heads west towards Tamaru The 70 km northern section begins at Ise Jingu Naiku and heads west towards Tamaru across the southern edge of the fertile Ise Plain after passing Geku and crossing the Miya-across the southern edge of the fertile Ise Plain after passing Geku and crossing the Miya-gawa River at Watarai-bashi Bridge. This section is mostly flat and on paved roads. As gawa River at Watarai-bashi Bridge. This section is mostly flat and on paved roads. As the route passes Tamaru and the mountains approach, it ascends to Meki-toge (120 m the route passes Tamaru and the mountains approach, it ascends to Meki-toge (120 m elevation) on an unpaved trail and reconnects with the Miya-gawa River at Okase. From elevation) on an unpaved trail and reconnects with the Miya-gawa River at Okase. From here, pilgrims walk alongside the Miya-gawa River and its tributary, the Ouchiyama-gawa here, pilgrims walk alongside the Miya-gawa River and its tributary, the Ouchiyama-gawa River, to Umegadani. While walking along Route 42 and the old road, pilgrims pass through River, to Umegadani. While walking along Route 42 and the old road, pilgrims pass through the large villages of Tochihara, Kawazoe and Misedani, which have stations, and cross the large villages of Tochihara, Kawazoe and Misedani, which have stations, and cross Misesaka-toge (elevation 256 m), the steepest pass in the north area. The Mise-no-Watashi Misesaka-toge (elevation 256 m), the steepest pass in the north area. The Mise-no-Watashi Ferry (bookings required) operates from the side of Takihara-jinja, located at the northern Ferry (bookings required) operates from the side of Takihara-jinja, located at the northern trailhead of Misesaka-toge so you can also use the ferry. After going down Misesaka-toge, trailhead of Misesaka-toge so you can also use the ferry. After going down Misesaka-toge, pilgrims visit Takihara-no-Miya, a superior affiliated shrine of Ise Jingu Naiku. About three-pilgrims visit Takihara-no-Miya, a superior affiliated shrine of Ise Jingu Naiku. About three-quarters of the trail has been walked now and it rises gradually while proceeding through quarters of the trail has been walked now and it rises gradually while proceeding through the villages of Takihara, Aso, Kashiwazaki and Ouchiyama before reaching Umegadani.the villages of Takihara, Aso, Kashiwazaki and Ouchiyama before reaching Umegadani.Starting from Umegadani, the central area of about 80 km to Hana-no-Iwaya is the core Starting from Umegadani, the central area of about 80 km to Hana-no-Iwaya is the core area of UNESCO World Heritage and the most popular section. Pilgrims go over a series area of UNESCO World Heritage and the most popular section. Pilgrims go over a series of passes that connect small fishing villages and encounter cobblestone trails and stone of passes that connect small fishing villages and encounter cobblestone trails and stone monuments in places. It is an historic route with an ancient atmosphere. There are many monuments in places. It is an historic route with an ancient atmosphere. There are many mountains and the rocky coastline features dramatic inlets, sometimes with long finger-mountains and the rocky coastline features dramatic inlets, sometimes with long finger-like bays lined with scenic beaches. The route turns into authentic mountain passes like bays lined with scenic beaches. The route turns into authentic mountain passes from Tsuzurato-toge, the headwater area of the Ouchiyama-gawa River, or Nisaka-toge, from Tsuzurato-toge, the headwater area of the Ouchiyama-gawa River, or Nisaka-toge, enters Kii Province from Ise Province under the old geographical boundaries, and pilgrims enters Kii Province from Ise Province under the old geographical boundaries, and pilgrims encounter seascapes for the first time since leaving Ise Jingu Naiku. This area is rich in encounter seascapes for the first time since leaving Ise Jingu Naiku. This area is rich in highlights with many photo spots, including the popular Magose-toge, Matsumoto-toge highlights with many photo spots, including the popular Magose-toge, Matsumoto-toge and Onigajo, and the most difficult place on the Iseji, Yakiyama-goe (elevation 647 m).and Onigajo, and the most difficult place on the Iseji, Yakiyama-goe (elevation 647 m).伊勢へ七度、熊野へ三度伊勢へ七度、熊野へ三度Seven times to Ise, three times to KumanoSeven times to Ise, three times to KumanoThe Kumano Kodo Iseji is a network of about 170 km of pilgrimage The Kumano Kodo Iseji is a network of about 170 km of pilgrimage routes that connect Ise Jingu with the Kumano Sanzan on the east routes that connect Ise Jingu with the Kumano Sanzan on the east coast of the Kii peninsula. It is made up of north, central and south coast of the Kii peninsula. It is made up of north, central and south areas based on changes in topography. To trek the full length can areas based on changes in topography. To trek the full length can take one to two weeks while staying at accommodation facilities, but take one to two weeks while staying at accommodation facilities, but many of the shorter passes can be enjoyed as day hikes because the many of the shorter passes can be enjoyed as day hikes because the trailheads are often located near train stations and bus stops.trailheads are often located near train stations and bus stops.FFrom Hana-no-Iwaya, the route divides into one that goes south along the coast known as rom Hana-no-Iwaya, the route divides into one that goes south along the coast known as the Hamakaido, and a mountain route that connects Kumano Hongu Taisha in the shortest the Hamakaido, and a mountain route that connects Kumano Hongu Taisha in the shortest way known as the Hongudo. On the Hamakaido, pilgrims walk along Shichirimihama (the way known as the Hongudo. On the Hamakaido, pilgrims walk along Shichirimihama (the longest gravel beach in Japan), which continues to the mouth of the Kumano-gawa River, longest gravel beach in Japan), which continues to the mouth of the Kumano-gawa River, and aim for Kumano Hayatama Taisha. After that, from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, the and aim for Kumano Hayatama Taisha. After that, from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, the route is the Nakahechi, and after crossing the small Koyazaka and Kokuji-toge, they visit route is the Nakahechi, and after crossing the small Koyazaka and Kokuji-toge, they visit Fudarakusan-ji before going around the highlights, Daimon-zaka, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Fudarakusan-ji before going around the highlights, Daimon-zaka, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji, Nachi-no-Otaki Falls and Nachisan. With a single trail, the Hongudo heads Seiganto-ji, Nachi-no-Otaki Falls and Nachisan. With a single trail, the Hongudo heads towards Kumano Hongu Taisha, located in the heart of the Kii Peninsula. After crossing towards Kumano Hongu Taisha, located in the heart of the Kii Peninsula. After crossing Yokogaki-toge, Fuden-toge and Tori-toge as though weaving through the mountains, Yokogaki-toge, Fuden-toge and Tori-toge as though weaving through the mountains, pilgrims encounter the beautiful landscapes of Maruyama Senmaida, which are among pilgrims encounter the beautiful landscapes of Maruyama Senmaida, which are among the top 100 terraced rice fields of Japan. After crossing the Kumano-gawa River and Banze-the top 100 terraced rice fields of Japan. After crossing the Kumano-gawa River and Banze-toge (elevation 415 m), one of the difficult places in the southern area, the route joins the toge (elevation 415 m), one of the difficult places in the southern area, the route joins the Nakahechi at Kogumotori-goe and arrives at Kumano Hongu Taisha.Nakahechi at Kogumotori-goe and arrives at Kumano Hongu Taisha.Ise Jingu NaikuThe shrine’s official name is Kotai Jingu. This is the central shrine at Ise The shrine’s official name is Kotai Jingu. This is the central shrine at Ise Jingu, the highest ranking shrine in Japan. Amaterasu-Omikami, the Jingu, the highest ranking shrine in Japan. Amaterasu-Omikami, the general guardian deity of the Japanese people, is enshrined here.general guardian deity of the Japanese people, is enshrined here.HINT: When you walk the Iseji, we recommend spending some When you walk the Iseji, we recommend spending some leisurely time enjoying Ise Jingu and the surrounding area.leisurely time enjoying Ise Jingu and the surrounding area.Rebuilding CeremonyThe Shikinen Sengu is the biggest ritual at the shrine. Every 20 years, The Shikinen Sengu is the biggest ritual at the shrine. Every 20 years, in addition to the Shogu of the Naiku and Geku, 14 superior affiliated in addition to the Shogu of the Naiku and Geku, 14 superior affiliated shrines and Uji-bashi Bridge, 1,576 items of 714 types of associated shrines and Uji-bashi Bridge, 1,576 items of 714 types of associated treasures and objects including the items that decorate the inside treasures and objects including the items that decorate the inside and outside of the main sanctuaries, swords, saddles and instruments and outside of the main sanctuaries, swords, saddles and instruments are rebuilt or remade, and Amaterasu-Omikami relocates to an are rebuilt or remade, and Amaterasu-Omikami relocates to an adjacent sacred site. The Shikinen Sengu takes place over nine years adjacent sacred site. The Shikinen Sengu takes place over nine years and is made up of 33 rituals and events combining the Okihiki log and is made up of 33 rituals and events combining the Okihiki log pulling event, the Oshiraishimochi white pebble carrying event, the pulling event, the Oshiraishimochi white pebble carrying event, the Shinnomihashira dedication, the relocation ceremony and the last Shinnomihashira dedication, the relocation ceremony and the last Mikagura ritual dance ceremony. Since the first relocation was carried Mikagura ritual dance ceremony. Since the first relocation was carried out at the initiative of Emperor Tenmu in 690, this ceremony has out at the initiative of Emperor Tenmu in 690, this ceremony has been repeated for more than 1,300 years, with the 62nd reiteration been repeated for more than 1,300 years, with the 62nd reiteration completed in 2013.completed in 2013.You can see many You can see many of the associated of the associated treasures and objects treasures and objects used for 20 years at used for 20 years at the Jingu Museum the Jingu Museum and the tools used at and the tools used at the Sengu-kan.the Sengu-kan.FuruichiFuruichi, in the small hilly area in the middle of the pilgrimage road Furuichi, in the small hilly area in the middle of the pilgrimage road between Naiku and Geku, was a place for people who had completed between Naiku and Geku, was a place for people who had completed the pilgrimage to the shrines to relax, and bustled with excitement the pilgrimage to the shrines to relax, and bustled with excitement as one of Japan’s three great pleasure quarters alongside Yoshiwara as one of Japan’s three great pleasure quarters alongside Yoshiwara in Edo and Shimabara in Kyoto. It is said that at its peak Furuichi had in Edo and Shimabara in Kyoto. It is said that at its peak Furuichi had more than 70 brothels with more than 1,000 prostitutes. The area more than 70 brothels with more than 1,000 prostitutes. The area declined subsequently due to the opening of a new road built in the declined subsequently due to the opening of a new road built in the Meiji era so that people could bypass Furuichi and many buildings Meiji era so that people could bypass Furuichi and many buildings were destroyed by aerial bombing in 1945 during WWII. The only were destroyed by aerial bombing in 1945 during WWII. The only building that remains now is Asakichi Ryokan, and the area is a building that remains now is Asakichi Ryokan, and the area is a residential neighborhood.residential neighborhood.Iseji North24North / Ise Plain and the Clear Miya-gawa RiverCentral / Cobblestone Passes and Small Fishing VillagesSouth / The Home of the Kumano SanzanRoute Guide
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