Best Visiting around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

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

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

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

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

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

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

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

View the world six meters below the water surface

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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