This 133 meter tall waterfall boasts the longest drop in Japan, with one ton of water dropping down the cliff every second. It enshrines the deity of Hiro Shrine, the auxiliary shrine of Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine. This awe-inspiring and dynamic view is truly unforgettable.
Hours | 7:00 am ~ 4:30 pm |
Admission | Adult¥300 until middle school age¥200 |
Car | 50 minutes from our house |
The Kumano Kodo is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes.These sacred trails were and are used for the pilgrimage to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano.
Walking the ancient Kumano Kodo is a fantastic way to experience the unique cultural landscape of Kumano's spiritual countryside.
They are the only pilgrimage routes besides El Camino de Santiago to be designated a world heritage site.
beginner-friendly routes | distance |
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Gyuba-doji Statue to Tsugizakura-oji | 6.5km |
Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha | 6.9km |
Daimon-zaka to Nachi-no-taki Waterfall | 2.7km |
Tsuboyu is a small cabin by the creek that runs through Yunomine Onsen. People can privately take a bath in this small stone lined Onsen for up to 30 minutes. It is the one of the only hot spring that you can bathe in that is designated as UNESCO World Heritage. It is also very popular with couples.
There is a trekking route from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine to Tsuboyu(Yunomine Onsen).
Why don't you indulge yourself?
Hours | 6:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Prices | Adult¥780 Child(under12)¥470 |
Car | 20 minutes from our house |
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