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Kumano Hongū Taisha
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Shinto shrineWakayama

Kumano Hongū Taisha

熊野本宮大社

Address
和歌山県田辺市本宮町本宮1110
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History

Kumano Hongū Taisha preserves an origin tradition concerning divine presence at Ōyunohara. Its official account describes the adoption of Buddhist practices during the Nara period and the shrine’s subsequent history of combined Buddhist and Shinto worship.

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Shoseiden Main Sanctuary

    The third sanctuary enshrines Ietsumimiko Okami.

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  2. Yuinomiya Sanctuaries

    West and Middle Sanctuaries share this mapped roof.

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  3. Higashigozen Sanctuary

    The fourth sanctuary is dedicated to Amaterasu.

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  4. Sacred Gate

    The gate opens toward the sanctuary court.

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  5. Shrine Office

    The shrine office stands below the sanctuary court.

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  6. Amulet Office

    A separate office stands on the upper approach.

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  7. Mansansha Shrine

    The subsidiary shrine is included in the worship sequence.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The shrine publishes visiting hours 08:00–17:00. Wheelchair users should ask the shrine office for the dedicated route.

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