新宮観光協会

Kamikura-Jinja Shrine （ ）

The Origin of Kumano Faith – The Land Where Gods Descended

Kamikura-Jinja Shrine is an old shrine located halfway up Mt. Gongen-yama, where the gods are said to have first descended to earth. It is at the top of a steep cliff, called Amanoiwa-tate, on the Kumano Pilgrimage route, and is reached by climbing 538 steep stone steps. At the top of these steps is a large, sacred rock called Gotobiki-iwa, which is revered as the dwelling place of one of the shrine's deities. The shrine has the best view of the entire Shingu area, as well as of the Kumano-nada Sea, and is also the site of the Oto Matsuri Festival, which is held on February 6 every year.

Stone steps of Kamikura-Jinja Shrine

538 steep stone steps from the foot of Mt. Gongen-yama lead you to the main shrine.

Oto Matsuri Festival

In the darkness, men holding lit torches run down the steep stone steps of Mt. Gongen-yama.

View of Shingu City area

The area under the main shrine has an amazing view that overlooks Shingu all the way out to the sea.

URL (in Japanese) http://kumanohayatama.jp/?page_id=18
Add 1 Chome-13-8 Kamikura, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0081 [Google Maps]
Tel 0735-22-2533 (Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine)
Open Free Sightseeing
Regular holiday Open 365 days/year
Parking Lot Available (free)
Price Free
Credit Card Not available
Duty free Not available
HP user benefits Not available
Free Wi-Fi Available
Toilet Available (diagonal to the bridge entrance)
Lounge N/A
Souvenir Shop N/A
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Access 15 minutes on foot from JR Shingu Station