Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji, a world heritage site
area
- HigashiKishu
Season
- All seasons
schedule
2 nights and 3 days or more
transportation
car
A course that follows the path of prayer that connects the two sacred places of Ise and Kumano. From the Heian period to the Edo period, many pilgrims walked there, so much so that the experience was compared to an ant's pilgrimage to Kumano. The moss-covered stone pavements weaving through the green trees are full of atmosphere.
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Matsumoto Pass/ Hana-no-Iwaya (Kumano Kodo Iseji Route)
A mountain pass that connects Odomari and Kimoto in KumanoCity. Most of the road still has cobblestones, and it is located on the mountainside of Onigajo, a scenic spot.
A Jizo statue that is said to have been shot with a gun stands on a pass surrounded by a bamboo grove, and from the plum grove along the way you can see Shichirimihama Beach.
It also includes a round-trip course from Matsumoto Pass to Onigajo Observation Deck, so if you are confident in your physical strength, why not take that route?
Once you cross Matsumoto Pass, there is no pass to get to Shingu, and this is the place where pilgrims of the past would have thought of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, which is enshrined in Shingu beyond Shichirimihama.
○Course points: Edo cobblestones - Matsumoto Pass and Jizo - Views from the plum grove and gazebo on the mountain pass, etc.
○Walking time: Approximately 3 hours
○Distance: Approximately 5km
○ Rest spot: Kinan Tour Design Center, etc.
URL: Matsumoto Pass (HigashiKishu Tourism Handbook)
URL: Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center [Matsumoto Pass]
URL: Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji route for the first time
URL: World Heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji Route (Mie Prefectural Office HP)
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A Jizo statue that is said to have been shot with a gun stands on a pass surrounded by a bamboo grove, and from the plum grove along the way you can see Shichirimihama Beach.
It also includes a round-trip course from Matsumoto Pass to Onigajo Observation Deck, so if you are confident in your physical strength, why not take that route?
Once you cross Matsumoto Pass, there is no pass to get to Shingu, and this is the place where pilgrims of the past would have thought of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, which is enshrined in Shingu beyond Shichirimihama.
○Course points: Edo cobblestones - Matsumoto Pass and Jizo - Views from the plum grove and gazebo on the mountain pass, etc.
○Walking time: Approximately 3 hours
○Distance: Approximately 5km
○ Rest spot: Kinan Tour Design Center, etc.
URL: Matsumoto Pass (HigashiKishu Tourism Handbook)
URL: Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center [Matsumoto Pass]
URL: Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji route for the first time
URL: World Heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji Route (Mie Prefectural Office HP)
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ShichiriMihamaBeach
It is the longest gravel beach in Japan, stretching approximately 22 km from KumanoCity to KihoTown, and has been selected along with other kachiji across the country as one of Japan's ``100 Best Beaches in Japan'' and ``100 Best Natural Landscapes to Preserve in the 21st Century.'' It is.
This beach, which gently receives the turbulent Kuroshio current, is paved with pebbles that have been polished by the rough waves of the Kumano Sea, which runs from the upper reaches of the Kumano River through Shingu. Colorful pebbles called ``Mihama pebbles'' are picked up by ``pickers'' and used for accessories. It is also known as a landing site for loggerhead sea turtles.
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This beach, which gently receives the turbulent Kuroshio current, is paved with pebbles that have been polished by the rough waves of the Kumano Sea, which runs from the upper reaches of the Kumano River through Shingu. Colorful pebbles called ``Mihama pebbles'' are picked up by ``pickers'' and used for accessories. It is also known as a landing site for loggerhead sea turtles.
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Shishiiwa
A 25m tall strange rock shaped like a giant lion roaring towards the sea. Shishiiwa is a World Heritage Site, a natural monument, and a place of scenic beauty.
Along with the neighboring Shinsen Cave, it is a guardian dog of Ouma Shrine, which is enshrined upstream of the Ido River that flows nearby.
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Along with the neighboring Shinsen Cave, it is a guardian dog of Ouma Shrine, which is enshrined upstream of the Ido River that flows nearby.
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Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine
Hana-no-Iwaya is mentioned as a ``stage for domestic production'' in the first part of the Jindai period of Japan's first history book, Nihon Shoki, which was written in 720 (Nara period). This place has an important meaning as the ancient sacred place ``Kumano of Kumano'', which predates the Kumano Sanzan faith, and is truly a place that can be called the roots of the Japanese people.
History books mention that the sacred treasures were moved from Hana-no-Iwaya to Hongu Taisha. Just as written in the Nihon Shoki, the annual festival is still held on February 2nd and October 2nd every year, and many people come to worship.
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History books mention that the sacred treasures were moved from Hana-no-Iwaya to Hongu Taisha. Just as written in the Nihon Shoki, the annual festival is still held on February 2nd and October 2nd every year, and many people come to worship.
国道42号等で約15分
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World Heritage Resort Kumano Club
``World Heritage Resort Kumano Club'' is a resort facility where you can meet people and nature through ``meals,'' ``accommodations,'' and ``experiences,'' and experience Kumano even more. The three "towns" (areas) within the facility host a variety of events to help you enjoy Kumano. Everywhere in the facility is designed so that you can feel nature, such as the blue sea of Kumano Sea and the magnificent panorama of the sunset.
The hotel has an all-suite, gourmet all-inclusive concept.
①Free drinks at dinner
②Free use of lounge bar
③ Amenities from organic cosmetics brand L'Occitane
④Kumano specialty late night snack
⑤ Receive a souvenir while walking around the facility surrounded by nature
etc. are all included.
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The hotel has an all-suite, gourmet all-inclusive concept.
①Free drinks at dinner
②Free use of lounge bar
③ Amenities from organic cosmetics brand L'Occitane
④Kumano specialty late night snack
⑤ Receive a souvenir while walking around the facility surrounded by nature
etc. are all included.
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World Heritage Resort Kumano Club
国道42号等で約60分
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Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center
The Kumano Kodo Center is a visitor center that allows visitors to experience the Kumano Kodo and the surrounding area, nature, history and culture more deeply.
We regularly hold experiential learning experiences that take advantage of Kumano Kodo and its surrounding nature, such as mountains, oceans, and rivers, as well as lectures and lectures on the history and culture of Kumano Kodo.
It is a large wooden space with a more old-fashioned feel than ever before, built only from 135mm square solid Owase Hinoki wood.
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We regularly hold experiential learning experiences that take advantage of Kumano Kodo and its surrounding nature, such as mountains, oceans, and rivers, as well as lectures and lectures on the history and culture of Kumano Kodo.
It is a large wooden space with a more old-fashioned feel than ever before, built only from 135mm square solid Owase Hinoki wood.
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Yumekodo Owase Yumekodo no Yu
The product building, which is a relocated 150-year-old traditional house, sells special products unique to Owase, and there is also a restaurant directly operated by a local seafood company where you can enjoy fresh seafood. At Yumekodo-no-Yu, a bath with deep ocean water that retains moisture and heat, you can take a bath while admiring the spectacular view of the world heritage Kumano Kodo Magose-togePass and Owase Bay.
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国道42号等で約20分
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Michi-no-eki "Kaizan"
We provide information on sightseeing spots in HigashiKishu and nature experiences at the sea, mountains, and rivers, and introduce and sell regional specialties such as seafood and mountain products. In particular, we deliver hot information about the world heritage Kumano Kodo "Magose-togePass" and the clear Choshi River basin.
Specialties: Sea mountain busse, Sanmata tsuta bowl, String set meal, Tuna bowl, Original mini dog, Tomato
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Specialties: Sea mountain busse, Sanmata tsuta bowl, String set meal, Tuna bowl, Original mini dog, Tomato
国道42号等で約35分
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HotelTokinoza
A Japanese hot spring resort hotel located at the starting point of the Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site, and overlooking the majestic seascape of the Kumano Sea. Prix-fixe style with fresh, seasonal local specialties. Enjoy a variety of relaxing moments with your friends and family.
The hot spring bath building has an indoor bath, 3 open-air baths, a cascading bath, and a private open-air bath. Other facilities include an observation bath, sauna, chiropractic clinic, beauty salon, karaoke room, ground golf, and putter golf.
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The hot spring bath building has an indoor bath, 3 open-air baths, a cascading bath, and a private open-air bath. Other facilities include an observation bath, sauna, chiropractic clinic, beauty salon, karaoke room, ground golf, and putter golf.
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HotelTokinoza
From “Iseji” to “Kumanoji” An inn with food, hot springs, and hospitality
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Michi-no-eki“ Kii-NagashimaManbo”
Located within Kumanonada Rinkai Park, it is perfect for a break or a stroll.
In addition to selling fresh seafood and specialty products, the sunfish that gives the station its name are both delicious in both flesh and shank.
Sushi and boxed lunches are popular, and you can also enjoy freshly baked bread.
There is a plaza where people can interact with things, an information break corner, a local product sales corner, a cafe/snack corner, a bread atelier sales corner, etc.
[Recommended specialty]
・Sunfish...You can buy dried sunfish and dried sunfish mirin.
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In addition to selling fresh seafood and specialty products, the sunfish that gives the station its name are both delicious in both flesh and shank.
Sushi and boxed lunches are popular, and you can also enjoy freshly baked bread.
There is a plaza where people can interact with things, an information break corner, a local product sales corner, a cafe/snack corner, a bread atelier sales corner, etc.
[Recommended specialty]
・Sunfish...You can buy dried sunfish and dried sunfish mirin.
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