350 Hamanomiya, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Located near the World Heritage Site of Fudarakusan-ji Temple in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama, Kumano Sansho Daijinja Shrine is a historic shrine with a high status, second only to the Kumano Sanzan. The shrine is dedicated to the three main deities of Kumano: Fusumi Okami, Ketsumi Mikogami, and Hayatama Okami. A highlight is the 800-year-old camphor tree at the entrance. The shrine grounds, once the site of Hama-no-Miya Oji, are part of the Kumano Pilgrimage Route, a designated national historic site. Visitors can explore the serene atmosphere and appreciate the blend of Shinto and Buddhist traditions.