Wakayama 的神社
Explore 5 shrines in Wakayama. From ancient sacred sites to hidden gems, discover what makes each one special.
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.