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Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

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Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

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Best Hikes to Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

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1. Yunomine Onsen – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongucho-Yunomine

18.2km

05:48

740m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shrine Gate O-Torii – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongucho-Hongu

5.05km

01:29

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongu

7.50km

02:19

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sebastian Kowalke

November 30, 2017

The awe-inspiring Hongu-Taisha Shrine is the innermost sanctuary of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. Here, the special Kumano Shinto faith merges with Japanese Buddhism to form a unique entity. As soon as you enter the place, you will be able to feel its spirituality. The venerable complex was built here in 1889, after the buildings at the original location on the river were damaged too much by a flood.

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Jessi L.

November 11, 2023

The shrine is breathtaking. Especially if you have previously done the hike on the Kumano Kodō, you will be rewarded again with the shrine. However, on weekends in high season the shrine can be very crowded - depending on the time.

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吉川　英二

December 8, 2024

Kumano Hongu Taisya

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Japan

Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

1. Yunomine Onsen – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongucho-Yunomine

2. Shrine Gate O-Torii – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongucho-Hongu

3. View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Hongu

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