100-1 Hongu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The World Heritage Kumano Hongu Kan serves as a hub for promoting the cultural landscape surrounding the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range," a designated World Heritage site. Located near the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, this facility offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the Kumano region and its pilgrimage routes through informative exhibits and videos. The Kan also functions as a tourist information center, providing maps, brochures, and helpful staff to assist with planning your visit to the surrounding areas. With convenient access to bus routes and nearby attractions like the Ooyunohara, it's an ideal starting point for exploring the spiritual heart of Kumano. Open daily, it provides clean restrooms and a comfortable environment to prepare for your pilgrimage.
*The "World Heritage Kumano Hongu Kan Temporary Office" is located on the 1st floor of the Tanabe City Hongu Administrative Bureau. Operations are conducted daily, regardless of the day of the week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).