Hana-no-Iwaya Shrine
In Japanese: 花の窟神社
A shrine with no main hall: a huge rock face by the sea is itself the object of worship. The Nihon Shoki names it as the grave of the goddess Izanami.
UNESCO World Heritage (Kumano Kodo)
Nearby
- Shichirimihama Beach ≈ 15 min by car
- Onigajo Rocks ≈ 15 min by car
- Onitakura Cliff ≈ 30 min by car
- Tategasaki Cliffs ≈ 35 min by car
- Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 4 min by bus (for Shingu) from JR Kumanoshi Sta. to Hana-no-Iwaya
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info