와카야마의 신사
와카야마에는 5개의 신사가 있습니다. 유서 깊은 신사부터 숨겨진 명소까지, 각 신사의 매력을 소개합니다.
The site where the Kumano gods first descended. Worships a massive rock 'Gotobiki-iwa' on a cliff, accessible via steep stone steps.
Situated at the mouth of the Kumano River, this shrine represents purity and youthfulness. Together with Hongu and Nachi, it forms the Kumano Sanzan. It is famous for its giant sacred Nagi tree.
The head shrine of the Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines) and the center of the Kumano faith. Located deep in the misty Kii Mountains, pilgrims have trekked here for centuries seeking salvation and rebirth.
A key shrine on the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, Nachi Taisha is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers stunning views of the 133-meter Nachi Falls.
While part of a Buddhist temple complex on the sacred Mt. Koya, Okunoin has a deeply spiritual, shrine-like atmosphere. It is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism.