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Funaki-bashi BridgeThe bridge piers of this road bridge spanning 90 m and built of brick The bridge piers of this road bridge spanning 90 m and built of brick across the Miya-gawa River in 1905 remain as originally constructed. The across the Miya-gawa River in 1905 remain as originally constructed. The bridge is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. As the Mise-bridge is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. As the Mise-no-Watashi Ferry is not currently in operation, pilgrims head for Misesaka-no-Watashi Ferry is not currently in operation, pilgrims head for Misesaka-toge pass by crossing this bridge.toge pass by crossing this bridge.Misesaka-togeWith an elevation of 256 m, starting from the north trailhead, this pass With an elevation of 256 m, starting from the north trailhead, this pass is a continuation of steep, meandering slopes surrounded by cedar and is a continuation of steep, meandering slopes surrounded by cedar and cypress trees. Close to the pass are the remains of a teahouse and the cypress trees. Close to the pass are the remains of a teahouse and the Horeki Jizo statue, which was enshrined here in 1756. This feels like the Horeki Jizo statue, which was enshrined here in 1756. This feels like the first authentic mountain pass of the Kodo after departing from Ise Jingu.first authentic mountain pass of the Kodo after departing from Ise Jingu.Takihara-no-MiyaThe enshrined deity of Takihara-no-Miya is Amaterasu-Omikami. Takihara-The enshrined deity of Takihara-no-Miya is Amaterasu-Omikami. Takihara-no-Miya is one of the superior affiliated shrines of Ise Jingu, and Takihara-no-Miya is one of the superior affiliated shrines of Ise Jingu, and Takihara-no-Narabi-no-Miya is located alongside it in the same grounds. The layout no-Narabi-no-Miya is located alongside it in the same grounds. The layout resembles Naiku with a long shrine approach. The purification place is resembles Naiku with a long shrine approach. The purification place is at a nearby stream and the buildings are rebuilt in accordance with the at a nearby stream and the buildings are rebuilt in accordance with the Shikinen Sengu rebuilding ceremony. Some historians hypothesize that Shikinen Sengu rebuilding ceremony. Some historians hypothesize that Takihara-no-Miya could be the prototype of Naiku.Takihara-no-Miya could be the prototype of Naiku.Dairen-jiThis is a temple of the Soto school opened in 1569. In the temple grounds, This is a temple of the Soto school opened in 1569. In the temple grounds, there are thunberg's meadowsweets, azaleas, crape myrtles, and other there are thunberg's meadowsweets, azaleas, crape myrtles, and other trees and flowers, including some big acorn and oak trees that are several trees and flowers, including some big acorn and oak trees that are several hundred years old. Dairen-ji is known as the flower temple.hundred years old. Dairen-ji is known as the flower temple.Ashitani-michiThis is a flat dirt road of about 600 m surrounded by cypress forest along This is a flat dirt road of about 600 m surrounded by cypress forest along the Ouchiyama-gawa River. There are some viewing points with beautiful the Ouchiyama-gawa River. There are some viewing points with beautiful scenery along the way.scenery along the way.Tochihara ~ UmegadaniBetween Tochihara and Umegadani, pilgrims walk parallel to the JR Between Tochihara and Umegadani, pilgrims walk parallel to the JR Kisei Main Line and there are accommodation facilities scattered around Kisei Main Line and there are accommodation facilities scattered around Tochihara Station, Misedani Station, Takihara Station, Aso Station, Ise-Tochihara Station, Misedani Station, Takihara Station, Aso Station, Ise-Kashiwazaki Station and Ouchiyama Station. When walking through Kashiwazaki Station and Ouchiyama Station. When walking through the northern section, we recommend reserving accommodation in the northern section, we recommend reserving accommodation in consideration of factors such as your physical condition.consideration of factors such as your physical condition.Wakayama和歌山Takijiri-oji滝尻王子Kii-Tanabe紀伊田辺Kii-Tonda紀伊富田Hashimoto橋本Koyasan高野山Omata大股Miura-guchi三浦口KumanoHonguTaisha熊野本宮大社Totsukawa Onsen十津川温泉Hosshinmon-oji発心門王子MaruyamaSenmaida丸山千枚田Shiko志古YunomineOnsen湯の峰温泉KumanoNachiTaisha熊野那智大社Susami周参見Kii-Katsuura紀伊勝浦Mirozu見老津Tamaru田丸Tochihara栃原Aso阿曽Umegadani梅ヶ谷Furusato Onsen古里温泉Owase尾鷲Kata賀田Kumanoshi熊野市KumanoHayatamaTaisha熊野速玉大社Shingu新宮IseJinguGeku伊勢神宮外宮IseJinguNaiku伊勢神宮内宮27ISEJI (North)ISEJI (Central)NAKAHECHIKOHECHIDownload Mapswww.tb-kumano.jp/ISEJI (South)OHECHIPilgrimage Route Maps SeriesKUMANO KODO