Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

The popular open-air bath looks out across the 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

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

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

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

View the world six meters below the water surface

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

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

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

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean