Best Visiting around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

A large rock protruding into the ocean

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

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

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

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

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

View the world six meters below the water surface

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

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

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

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

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