Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

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

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

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

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

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

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

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

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