Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

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

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean