Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

A large rock protruding into the ocean

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

View the world six meters below the water surface

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers