Kumano City

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Located in southern Mie, Kumano City is a strategic point on the UNESCO World Heritage "Kumano Kodo" and is a mystical city where mythology and nature converge. The coastline is dotted with "power spots" that make you feel the wonders of nature, such as "Onigajo," a series of massive rock walls, and "Hana no Iwaya," said to be Japan's oldest shrine. The "Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival" held in summer is world-renowned for its powerful offshore performance. Coexisting with history, faith, and dynamic coastal beauty, Kumano City is a place that travelers who want to experience Japan's deep spirituality and natural energy should visit at least once in their lifetime.

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Kumano City

Address: 654-1 Ido-cho, Kumano-shi, Mie
Website: https://kumano-kankou.com/
Operator: Kumano City Tourism Corporation

Kumano City Spots List

Kumano Kodo Hadasu Road
Kumano Kodo Matsumoto Pass
Tsueno-mine View Point
Onigajo (Ogre’s Castle)
Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces
Onigura (Kumano City)
Kizuro (Kumano City)
Dorokyo Gorge
Hana no Iwaya
Tategasaki (Kumano City)

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Kumano Kodo Hadasu Road

"Hadasu Road," which passes through a quiet village in Kumano City, is an extremely precious route where cobblestones from the Kamakura period, said to be the oldest on the Kumano Kodo, remain. Passing through a mystical village where the ancient myth of the Jofuku Legend remains, you can feel the lives of local people and the calm sea up close while walking the small cobblestone path. There lies a simple and warm original Japanese landscape, different from large-scale tourist areas. For solo travelers or history fans who want to walk slowly while touching the abyss of history, it is a...

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Kumano Kodo Matsumoto Pass

"Matsumoto Pass" in Kumano City is a popular course known for having particularly beautiful cobblestones among the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. From the gazebo near the top of the pass, a spectacular view spreads out, overlooking the beautiful "Shichiri Mihama" coastline that stretches like a bow. The quiet path surrounded by bamboo groves is filled with a sacred atmosphere, and since it is relatively easy for beginners to walk, it is ideal as a first step in experiencing the history of pilgrimage. This pass road, where you can simultaneously taste the silence of the mountains and the liberating feeling of...

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Tsueno-mine View Point

A view spot in Kumano City at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, known for seeing a mystical "sea of clouds" (Unkai). Especially in the early morning from autumn to winter, when weather conditions are right, a miraculous sight spreads out where the mountains in front appear to float in a sea of white clouds. From the observatory, you can look out over the deep mountain ranges of Kumano, and the sea of clouds illuminated by the morning sun is truly of divine beauty. It is a popular hidden gem for travelers who want to capture a mystical side of...

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Onigajo (Ogre’s Castle)

A spectacular view of giant sea caves and strange rocks stretching for about 1.2 kilometers, created by erosion from the rough waves of the Kumano Sea. Registered as a World Heritage site, you can explore by walking through the rough yet artistic rock tunnels created by nature. As the name suggests, there is a legend that "Oni" (pirates) once lived here, and the powerful landscape overwhelms visitors. While listening to the sound of crashing waves, you can experience a dynamic coastal beauty where the long history of the Earth is engraved.

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Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces

"Maruyama Senmaida" in the mountains of Kumano City is one of Japan's largest terraced rice fields, with approximately 1,340 small paddies overlapping each other. Each and every paddy is maintained by hand, and its geometric curved beauty is praised as the "best terraced rice field landscape in Japan." Expressions change with every season; a mystical landscape spreads out where the water surface shines like a mirror during the planting season, and golden ears of rice sway in autumn. Filled with the wisdom and effort of Japanese people who have lived while respecting nature and utilizing the terrain, this place reminds...

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Onigura (Kumano City)

Located in the hidden region of Kumano City, "Onitanigura" (Otonigura) is a massive monolith cliff reaching approximately 300 meters in height and about 500 meters in width. This place, which was once a training ground for Shugendo (asceticism), is surrounded by deep mountains and exudes overwhelming power and a sacred atmosphere. From the top of the rock, you can overlook the deep mountain ranges of Kumano, and together with the thrill of the cliff spreading at your feet, you can feel the energy of Mother Nature with your whole body. Untouched nature that has not been commercialized remains, making it...

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Kizuro (Kumano City)

"Kizuro" in Kumano City is a superb viewpoint where the unique terrain, looking like a circular theater created by the intense meandering of the Kitayama River, is a hot topic. Looking down from the top of the mountains on the opposite Wakayama Prefecture side, you can enjoy a mystical sight where the river curves greatly in a U-shape, and the protruding peninsula-like land appears like a floating island. It is said to be a place where very powerful energy gathers according to Feng Shui, and its perfect modeled beauty has become known worldwide through social media. The path to reach...

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Dorokyo Gorge

A great gorge spanning the three prefectures of Mie, Nara, and Wakayama, designated as a National Special Scenic Spot. The scenery woven by the quiet emerald green water surface and the surrounding cliffs and strange rocks is as beautiful as a landscape painting. Sightseeing from the water on a propeller boat to view the powerful rock walls is popular, allowing you to spend a special time surrounded by mystical natural energy and silence.

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Hana no Iwaya

Said to be Japan's oldest shrine and registered as a World Heritage site, this is a sacred place. It has no main shrine building; the massive rock itself, approximately 45 meters high, is enshrined as the deity. It conveys a primitive form of faith that has continued since the age of mythology, and its overwhelming presence and silence make it a power spot that provides a strong spiritual emotion to visitors.

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Tategasaki (Kumano City)

Standing tall along the coastline of Kumano City, "Tategasaki" is a massive columnar rock wall reaching approximately 80 meters in height and about 600 meters in circumference. The natural artistic beauty called "columnar jointing," looking like countless pillars lined up, is overwhelming and truly a masterpiece created by Mother Nature. While it can be reached via a hiking trail from the land, the "Tategasaki Sightseeing Cruise," which allows you to view its full scale from the sea, is also popular. The dynamic landscape woven by the blue sea, white rock surfaces, and rough rock textures makes it a top spot...

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