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Rear Torii Gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Kumano Hongū Taisha

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Rear Torii Gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Kumano Hongū Taisha

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Rear Torii Gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha – View of Hongu Shrine Gate loop from Kumano Hongū Taisha

02:19

7.50km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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450 m

Haraido-oji Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

In Japanese, "Oji(王子)" generally means prince, but in the Kumano Kodo, "Oji(王子)" refers to the worship spots scattered along the trail.

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514 m

Kumano Hongu Taisha (Grand Shrine)

Highlight • Religious Site

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 …

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791 m

Rear Torii Gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha

Highlight • Religious Site

1.73 km

View of Hongu Shrine Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

From up here you have a phenomenal view of the mighty shrine gate and the valley of the Kumano River.

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2.64 km

"Kukigaguchi-sekisho" Ruins

Highlight • Castle

3.58 km

Fushiogami-oji Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

In Japanese, "Oji(王子)" generally means prince, but in the Kumano Kodo, "Oji(王子)" refers to the worship spots scattered along the trail.

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3.74 km

View of the Hatenashi Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.88 km

Hosshinmon-Oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha Section, Kumano Kodo

Highlight • Trail

The Kumano Kodo is really long (typically 80km over 5 days). The best part is from Hosshinmon-Oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha grand shrine.
You will see a great shrine, great …

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7.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.28 km

1.02 km

616 m

147 m

116 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

2.28 km

700 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

21°C

15°C

98 %

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Haraido-oji Shrine

Kumano Hongu Taisha (Grand Shrine)

Rear Torii Gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha

View of Hongu Shrine Gate

"Kukigaguchi-sekisho" Ruins

Fushiogami-oji Shrine

View of the Hatenashi Mountains

Hosshinmon-Oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha Section, Kumano Kodo

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