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Wakayama: Sacred Journey to Kumano Hayatama and Kamikura

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The previous price was $138 and current price is $96 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Explore the spiritual heart of Kumano on a captivating tour that immerses you in the rich history and sacred traditions of the Kumano faith. Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, known for its themes of rebirth and renewal, and Kamikura Shrine, where the gods are believed to have descended. Guided by a local expert, this tour offers insights into the ancient pilgrimage routes and the significance of each shrine. Experience the tranquil beauty of these revered sites, surrounded by the natural wonders of the forest and mountains.

  • Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, a shrine dedicated to renewal and vitality.
  • Ascend to Kamikura Shrine with stunning views of Shingū and the Pacific Ocean.
  • Choose from several tour options, including early-morning tranquility.
  • Benefit from a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and history of this sacred region.

Activity location

  • Kumano Hayatama Taisha
    • 1 Shingu,
    • 647-0081, Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 大鳥居
    • 1 Chome
    • 647-0003, Shingu, Wakayama, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Wakayama: Sacred Journey to Kumano Hayatama and Kamikura
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
大鳥居, 1 Chome Kamihonmachi, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0003, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$152.34
$106.64 x 1 Adult$106.64
Total
The previous price was $152.34 and current price is $106.64
30% off
Until Sat, Nov 8
From / To Shingū Station
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

From / To Shingū Station
Starting point:
Shingu Station Police Box, 2-chōme-1-3 Jofuku, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0020, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$183.07
$128.15 x 1 Adult$128.15
Total
The previous price was $183.07 and current price is $128.15
30% off
Until Sat, Nov 8

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to sacred sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic views of Shingū and the Pacific Ocean
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable local expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kamikura Shrine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from Shingū Station

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
  • 45m
Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano, symbolizes rebirth and renewal. Located in the sacred town of Shingū (“new shrine”), it enshrines Hayatama-no-Ōkami, a divine form of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm deity of purification and creation. According to legend, the god first descended upon the sacred boulder Gotobiki-iwa at nearby Kamikura Shrine, and this shrine was later built at the foot of the mountain for easier worship. Its vivid vermilion halls and ancient nagi tree, said to be over a thousand years old, create a serene harmony of nature and faith. Since the Heian period, emperors and pilgrims have visited here to seek renewal, making Shingū a lasting gateway to the Kumano faith.
Kamikura Shrine
  • 45m
Kamikura Shrine is an ancient sacred site on a steep mountainside overlooking Shingū and the Pacific Ocean. Its centerpiece, the massive rock Gotobiki-iwa, is believed to be where the gods first descended to earth. Visitors climb more than 500 stone steps to reach the shrine, following a path that echoes the journey from the human world to the divine. The mountaintop offers a breathtaking view that has inspired pilgrims for centuries. Each February, the dramatic Oto Matsuri festival reenacts the divine descent in a blaze of torches, celebrating the enduring link between humans, nature, and the gods.

Location

Activity location

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    Kumano Hayatama Taisha
    • 1 Shingu,
    • 647-0081, Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    大鳥居
    • 1 Chome
    • 647-0003, Shingu, Wakayama, Japan
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    Shingu Station Police Box
    • 3 1
    • 647-0020, Shingu, Wakayama, Japan

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