Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center 三重県立熊野古道センター

A large wooden building made of “Owase hinoki” cypress and “Kumano sugi” cedar. You can see the exhibition about Kumano Kodo, the pilgrimage routes inscribed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. The center also hold some events or workshops.
Address
〒519-3625 尾鷲市向井12-4
Phone
0597-25-2666
Business hours
9:00–17:00
Holidays
December 31, January 1
Access by public transportation
Owase Sta.(JR) → 10 minutes by Route bus → "Kumano Kodo Center" bus stop
Matsusaka Sta.(JR, Kintetsu) → 2 hours by Nanki Limited Express Bus "Kumano Kodo Center" → "Kumano Kodo Center" bus stop

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