新宮観光協会

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine （ ）

Grand Shrine in Shingu (part of the Kumano Sanzan)

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine is one of the Three Kumano Sanzan Shrines, along with Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine and Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine. Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine is said to have been built as a place to worship the gods who had descended to earth on Gotobiki-iwa Rock in Kamikura-Jinja Shrine. The shrine's main deities are Kumano Hayatama no Okami and Kumano Fusumi no Okami, who are husband and wife. A large Nagi tree on the precincts of the Grand Shrine is more than 1,000 years old and is recognized by the Japanese government as a natural monument.

The sacred Nagi tree

This Nagi tree was planted by Taira no Shigemori. It is said to bring luck for married couples with the symmetrical shape of its leaves.

Kumano Shimpokan, the Sacred Treasure Museum

There are 1,200 treasures on display, such as Makie-hand boxes and Japanese cypress fans passed from the Muromachi era (1336 - 1573).

Kumano Go-o Hoin Sacred Amulet

With its design incorporating symbols of birds, in Kumano it is regarded as the most sacred talisman, protecting against evil spirits.

URL

http://kumanohayatama.jp/

(in Japanese)
Add Shingu 1, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0081 [Google Maps]
Tel 0735-22-2533
Open From sunrise to 17:00
Amulet shop: 8:00-17:00
Kumano Shimpokan: 9:00-16:00
Regular holiday Open 365 days/year
Parking Lot Available; free
Price Sightseeing: Free
Shimpokan: 500 yen
Credit Card N/A
Duty free N/A
HP user benefits N/A
Free Wi-Fi Available (Around the parking lot)
Toilet Available
Lounge Available
Souvenir Shop Available
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Access 15 minutes on foot from JR Shingu Station