Hana-no-IwayaThis is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan and the gravesite of Izanami-no-Mikoto, a female deity of Japanese mythology. It communicates the face of nature worship in Kumano to the present day. From here, the Iseji splits into the Hamakaido, which follows Shichirimihama to Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Hongudo, which heads to Kumano Hongu Taisha inland. You can enjoy local specialties, mochi rice cakes made using ancient rice varieties, udon noodles and other goods at the adjacent Michi-no-Eki rest area.ShichirimihamaFrom Onigajo, Shichirimihama continues about 22 km to the mouth of the Kumano-gawa River, making it Japan’s longest gravel beach. The unique scenery incorporating the majestic Kumano-nada Sea, the sandy beach and rows of pine trees is a highlight. Caution is required when walking along the beach as the waves of the Pacific Ocean strike hard when they break on the beach and the current is strong.36伊勢ヘ七度、熊野へ三度Seven times to Ise, three times to KumanoThe Kumano Kodo Iseji is a network of about 170 km of pilgrimage 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 areas based on changes in topography. To trek the full length can take one to two weeks while staying at accommodation facilities, but many of the shorter passes can be enjoyed as day hikes because the trailheads are often located near train stations and bus stops.From 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 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, 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 Fudarakusan-ji before going around the highlights, Daimonzaka, Kumano Nachi Taisha, 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 Yokogaki-toge, Fuden-toge and Tori-toge as though weaving through the mountains, 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-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.Santanbo and KawaramachiA Santanbo is a flat bottom wooden boat that advances by catching the wind in three sails a little less than 1 m in width that are raised on its mast. Pilgrims used various boats, including the Santanbo, to cross the Kumano-gawa River, the last waterway as they progressed along the Hamakaido. And, the lively town of Kawaramachi formed on the Shingu side of the river to which they crossed, but it was moved to higher ground due to the risk of flooding. At its peak until around 1920, there were about 300 shops here.ShinguThis is the central town of this region where the estuary of the Kumano-gawa River spreads out. It developed as a timber distribution and trading center using the boat transport of the Kumano-gawa River and as the shrine town of Kumano Hayatama Taisha.Kumano Hayatama TaishaOne of the Kumano Sanzan, Kumano Hayatama Taisha is located at the mouth of the Kumano-gawa River. The main enshrined deities are Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto. An ancient Nagi-no-Ki tree (Podocarpus nagi) estimated to be 1,000 years old is one of the sacred trees growing on the grounds of the shrine. Its leaves were used as amulets, symbols of the Kumano faith, because they are difficult to tear and are like a strong, enduring, unbreakable relationship with the deities. Pilgrims would return with a Nagi leaf as proof that they had completed the pilgrimage. In addition, more than 1,200 ancient national treasures and important cultural properties are exhibited in the Sacred Treasure Museum.Kamikura-jinjaThis is a shrine located on Mt. Kamikura-san at the top of a steep stone staircase of 538 steps. It is said that the Kumano deities first descended from the heavens at Gotobiki-iwa, the object of worship of the shrine. Subsequently, they transferred to the current Kumano Hayatama Taisha in 128, and their new residence came to be known as Shingu, or new palace, in contrast to their original palace of Mt. Kamikura-san. The Oto Matsuri is held on February 6th each year, with men known as noboriko carrying torches racing down the mountain together.Southern Area | Hamakaido and HongudoRoute Guide
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