A pilgrimage to visit Ise, walk the Kumano Kodo, and heal in hot springs
area
- Ise Shima
- HigashiKishu
Season
- All seasons
schedule
2 nights and 3 days or more
transportation
car
A course where you visit Ise in the early morning and then walk along the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo. Be captivated by the dynamic nature and its beauty, and soak in the hot springs to soothe yourself.
IseJingu Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Passing through the torii gate, stepping on the gravel, and walking along the approach path with gentle sunlight filtering through the trees, you will be filled with a refreshing feeling.
Click here for the special website for visiting Ise.
SenguKanMuseum [Museum of IseJingu]
The basic philosophy is to "convey ShikinenSengu the Jingu Shrine," and this facility displays some of the tools, rituals, costumes, and sacred treasures used in the construction of ShikinenSengu, which is repeated once every 20 years.
Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple)
Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is considered to be a torii gate from which to admire the Okitamajinseki and the sunrise. Otokoiwa is 9m high, Onnaiwa is 4m high, and the Oshimenawa that connects the Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is 35m long and stretched 16m to Otokoiwa and 10m to Onnaiwa. It is 9m long.
The Oshimenawahari Shinto ritual is held every year on May 5th, September 5th, and Saturdays and Sundays in mid-December, and it is crowded with many people.
・From May to July, you can see the sunrise from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple).
Especially on clear days around the summer solstice, you can see the sunrise over the back of Mt. Fuji in the distance, and the area is crowded with photographers and worshipers.
・From autumn to winter, you can see the full moon from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple).
This is a spot that many people visit when visiting IseJingu or visiting Toba and Shima. Please also take a look at the IseJingu-Shima tourism special page `` My First Visit to Ise: Walking around Ise-Shima'' which contains information on how to visit Ise Jingu and how to access it.
Toba International Hotel Shiojitei
Toba International Hotel Shiojitei
IseJingu Naiku (Kotaijingu)
On the banks of the Isuzu River, at the foot of Mt. Kamiji, it is surrounded by a dense forest, and the approach to the shrine is paved with gravel.
ShikinenSengu, which takes place once every 20 years, has continued for 1,300 years.
Matsumoto Pass/ Hana-no-Iwaya (Kumano Kodo Iseji Route)
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)
[Suspended (as of April 20, 2023)] Trolley train (underground train)
A short 10-minute journey through a former mine tunnel about 1km long. Enjoy a retro trolley experience that connects Iruka Onsen Hotel Toryuso and Yunoguchi Onsen.
[Recommended content around KumanoCity]
・Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji route for the first time
・Pilgrimage trip to visit Ise shrine, walk Kumano Kodo, and heal in hot springs (model course)
・Special feature on sightseeing spots in Mie Prefecture that appear in the opening of the popular anime “Sazae-san”
Iruka Onsen Hotel Soryuso
The Kumano Kodo, MaruyamaSenmaida rice fields known as Japan's best rice terraces, the ruins of Akagi Castle, Kumano Hongu Taisha (Kumano Sanzan), and Tamaki Shrine are scattered nearby, making it a popular tourist destination as it is close to heritage sites and famous spots in Wakayama and Nara. The location is very convenient for access.
Adjacent to it is the ``Trolley Train'' that runs through the approximately 1km tunnel of a former mine, leading to the secluded hot spring ``Yunokuchi Onsen,'' which is fed directly by the source, and offers a valuable experience.
In addition, our chefs prepare each and every dish with care, using plenty of local ingredients such as KumanoJidori(TheLocalBrandChicken), Kumano beef, and Katsuura raw tuna, so that you can enjoy seasonal local cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you. You can also use the restaurant for day trips.
As a base for your Kumano trip, this inn boasts trolleys, hot springs, and cuisine. Please do come.
Yumoto Sanso Yunoguchi Onsen
Yumoto Sanso Yunoguchi Onsen
``Yunokuchi Onsen'' is a hidden hot spring in Okukumano that is fed directly from the source.
Doro-kyoGorge Sightseeing Water Jet Boat
Ogawaguchi boarding area is approximately 500m from Soryuso
Sightseeing course: Round trip course from Ogawaguchi to Doro-kyoGorge Gorge.
Time required: 60 minutes.
MaruyamaSenmaida
Numerous events are held throughout the year, including rice cultivation experiences, and conservation activities are carried out by local people.
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