From Tamaki Shrine to Kumano Nachi Taisha and Kushimoto 2018
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tamaki Shrine
Tamaki-Jinja is located near the top of the Tamaki Mountain which is 1076m tall. It had been selected as the UNESCO World Heritage, as part of the Kiisanchi-no-reijo and Sankei-Michi. Starting off from the oldest Cedar tree, Jindaisugi which had been reported to be over 3000 year old, this Shrine is surrounded by the natural monument.
There are another shrine called Tamaishisha if you climb up from the precinct upon the top of the hill. Tamaishisha considered as the original of Tamaki-Jinja Shrine which has no main building only ancient pebble stone left.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社) is one of Kumano's three important shrines. It is located in Shingu City on the southeast coast of the Kii Peninsula. Together with the other two shrines, Hongu Taisha and Nachi Taisha, Hayatama Taisha holds an important place in Japanese mythology.
While the buildings were rebuilt recently, Hayatama Taisha has occupied the same spot on the Kumano Riverbank since at least the 12th century. In addition, religious artifacts that date back to the 3rd century are evidence that the area has been a site of worship for much longer. In fact, a Shinto creation myth claims that three kami (Shinto deities) descended to earth on a rock not far from the shrine.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社) is one of the three Kumano shrines, situated a few kilometers inland from the coastal hot spring resort of Katsuura. The shrine is part of a large complex of neighboring religious sites that exemplify the fusion of Buddhist and Shinto influences that is particular to the Kumano region. The site also boasts the tallest waterfall in Japan.
Kushimoto
Kushimoto (串本) is located on the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula. The small town and its surroundings feature nice coastal scenery and several mildly interesting museums.
Cape Shionomisaki, just south of Kushimoto's town center, is the southernmost point of Japan's main island Honshu. A shrine and Shionomisaki Lighthouse stand nearby. The lighthouse contains a small museum with exhibits about the building and local history. It is also possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse.
Japan Trip: Beach, History, and More! at Kushimoto, Wakayama 15
Japan Trip: Beach, History, and More! at Kushimoto, Wakayama 15
Kushimoto is located on the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture. This small town has beautiful coastal scenery as well as several interesting museums.
Cape Shionomisaki, located south of Kushimoto's town center, is the southernmost point of Honshu (Japan’s main island). Near the Cap are a shrine and Shionomisaki Lighthouse. Visitors are allowed in the lighthouse and can climb the spiral staircase to the top. Visitors can also learn about the lighthouse and the local history in the small museum located within the Shionomisaki Lighthouse.
Near Cape Shionomisaki lies Oshima Island. It is to mainland Japan by a large modern bridge. The island is home to two small foreign museums as well as beautiful coastal scenery.
The Turkish Memorial Museum is dedicated to a sea accident in 1890. A Turkish ship (the Ertugrul) was shipwrecked due to a rainstorm. When the survivors from the ship arrived onto the shores of Oshima, the townspeople took care of them until they could be safely return to Turkey. This incident marks the beginning of a deep friendship between Japan and Turkey.
Facility Information:
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed: Opened All Year Round (however, it is closed from Oct 14, 2014 to May 2015 for renovations)
Admission: 250 yen per adult
120 yen per child
Oshima's second foreign inspired museum is the Japan-US Friendship Museum. In 1791 two American trade ships, the Lady Washington and the Grace arrived in Oshima Island in the hope of selling sea otter. Visitors can see an official document within this museum commemorating this event as the first friendly relationship between the two countries.
Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 250 yen per adult
120 yen per child
On the mainland, visitors can see a series of rocks (around 40) dot the coastline leading out from the shore towards Oshima Island. It is believed that these rocks, called Hashikui-iwa, (meaning bridge pillar rocks) were created by the famous Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. It is said he formed the rocks after being challenged by a monster to build a bridge across the sea. Now a national natural treasure, many visitors come to watch the sun rising over this beautiful, mysterious creation.
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Japan Travel: Aquarium, Lighthouse, Museum, and Much Much More in Kushimoto, Wakayama 15
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Kushimoto is located on the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture. This small town has beautiful coastal scenery as well as several interesting museums.
Cape Shionomisaki, located south of Kushimoto's town center, is the southernmost point of Honshu (Japan’s main island). Near the Cap are a shrine and Shionomisaki Lighthouse. Visitors are allowed in the lighthouse and can climb the spiral staircase to the top. Visitors can also learn about the lighthouse and the local history in the small museum located within the Shionomisaki Lighthouse.
Near Cape Shionomisaki lies Oshima Island. It is to mainland Japan by a large modern bridge. The island is home to two small foreign museums as well as beautiful coastal scenery.
The Turkish Memorial Museum is dedicated to a sea accident in 1890. A Turkish ship (the Ertugrul) was shipwrecked due to a rainstorm. When the survivors from the ship arrived onto the shores of Oshima, the townspeople took care of them until they could be safely return to Turkey. This incident marks the beginning of a deep friendship between Japan and Turkey.
Facility Information:
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed: Opened All Year Round (however, it is closed from Oct 14, 2014 to May 2015 for renovations)
Admission: 250 yen per adult
120 yen per child
Oshima's second foreign inspired museum is the Japan-US Friendship Museum. In 1791 two American trade ships, the Lady Washington and the Grace arrived in Oshima Island in the hope of selling sea otter. Visitors can see an official document within this museum commemorating this event as the first friendly relationship between the two countries.
Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 250 yen per adult
120 yen per child
On the mainland, visitors can see a series of rocks (around 40) dot the coastline leading out from the shore towards Oshima Island. It is believed that these rocks, called Hashikui-iwa, (meaning bridge pillar rocks) were created by the famous Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. It is said he formed the rocks after being challenged by a monster to build a bridge across the sea. Now a national natural treasure, many visitors come to watch the sun rising over this beautiful, mysterious creation.
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Kumano Hongu Heritage Center, Tanabe (360° View), Wakayama Prefecture | The Real Japan | HD
Kumano Hongu Heritage Center, Tanabe (360° View), Wakayama Prefecture | The Real Japan | HD
All of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes lead to Hongu, the traditional “crossroads” of the Kii Peninsula, in Wakayama Prefecture.
In this short clip you get a full 360° view of the area and surrounding mountains as seen from the rear of the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center. In the distance you can see Oyunohara Otorii - the largest torii shrine gate in the world at 34 metres tall and 43 metres wide.
The modern Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is located in front of the Kumano Hongu Taisha (Grand Shrine), the geographical and spiritual center of the sacred Kii Mountain Range.
This facility is the focal point for information and educational exchange in the UNESCO World Heritage property Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
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Trip to Wakayama/Mie12-2010
Yoko and I spent three days in Wakayama and Mie, Dec. 30th to Jan. 1st. We left Nagoya by train to Kii Katsuura Station. From there it was all by tour bus, except for the Turtle Boat to the first hotel.
We stayed at two Urashima Hotels, the first one in Nachi Katsuura-Cho, at the Port of Katsuura. The second one was Urashima Harbor Hotel in Kushimoto. One of them had 5 hotsprings and a couple were in caves with nice ocean views. check out this video:
The tour included Adventure World in Shirahama (its most popular attraction are the baby pandas), Kushimoto Marine Park, Hashikui Rocks and the southern-most place in Shiono-Misaki (Cape Tower), where we had a Tuna burger.
In Kumano we stopped at Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha Shrine (to go up you have to climb 473 stone steps). Up there we had coffee and cake.
Our last stop before taking the train back to Nagoya was at the natural rock formation called Onigajo (devil's castle) near Kumanoshi Station.
Music:
Bill Withers, Lovely Day, 1977
Teena Marie (she just died, RIP), I need your loving, 1980
Captain and Tennille, Love will keep us together, 1975
Herb Alpert, Rise, 1979