Kumano Hongu Taisha and Oyunohara
In Japanese: 熊野本宮大社・大斎原
The head of the three Kumano shrines, with cypress-bark halls. The original site, Oyunohara, by the river is marked by a huge torii gate.
World Heritage (Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range); main halls are Important Cultural Properties
Nearby
- Yunomine Onsen (Kumano) ≈ 15 min by car
- Kawayu Onsen (Sennin-buro) ≈ 15 min by car
- Kumano Kodo Nakahechi (Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu) ≈ 20 min by car
- Tamaki Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
- Dorokyo Gorge (Doro Hatcho) ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Shingu Sta. (about 60 min) or Kii-Tanabe Sta. (about 2 h 10 min) to Hongu Taisha-mae
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- 8:00–17:00
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info