新宮観光協会

Asuka-jinja Shrine （ ）

Registered as a World Heritage Site in 2016

Asuka-Jinja Shrine is an ancient shrine on the southern side of the Kumano-gawa River, at the foot of Mt. Horaisan. According to the shrine's records, it was built in 423 BC. It has a deep connection with Jofuku, who was sent by the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang on a quest to discover the elixir of life; it is said that the shrine was built on the spot where Jofuku first landed. A pit-house from the Yayoi period (300 BC-300 AD) has been found on the site, which speaks to its very long history. Asuka-Jinja Shrine was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2016.

Mt. Horaisan and Asuka-jinja Shrine

Asuka-Jinja Shrine stands at the base Mt. Horaisan and in the estuary of Kumano-gawa River.

Jofuku Shrine

It is said that Jofuku taught the local people shipbuilding, whaling, agriculture and papermaking. As such, there is a shrine dedicated to him within the grounds of Asuka-jinja.

Miyaido Ruins

Dedicated to the Sanskrit engraved rocky mountains in the area.

URL https://iesui.com/nisi/suukeikai/ (in Japanese)
Add Asuka 1-2-25, Shingu [Google Maps]
Tel 0735-22-3986
Open Free Sightseeing
Regular holiday Open 365 days/year
Parking Lot Available; free
Price Free
Credit Card N/A
Duty free N/A
Free Wi-Fi Available
Toilet Available
Lounge N/A
Souvenir Shop Available
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Access 10 minutes on foot from JR Shingu Station