Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!
The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped
A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones
Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended
Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring
This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter
Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi
The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo
Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs
A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago
A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring
A huge offering of fresh seafood. Perfect for meals and souvenir-hunting
Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.
One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women
A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi
View the world six meters below the water surface