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Among the many forests of Japan, none is so marked by mystery and spirituality as this forest, crossed by the pilgrimage routes of Kumano. These routes, which cross the Kii Peninsula, have been traveled since the Heian period (794-1192) and […]
Among the many forests of Japan, none is so marked by mystery and spirituality as this forest, crossed by the pilgrimage routes of Kumano. These routes, which cross the Kii Peninsula, have been traveled since the Heian period (794-1192) and today are classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site. They are lined with moss-covered stones and statuettes of the god Jizo and lead to the great Shinto temples known as the Three Shrines of Kumano. Beauty and mystery, which are the essence of nature in Japan, are perfectly noticeable here.
The ancient paved routes used by pilgrims from Kyoto to the Three Kumano Shrines on the Kii Peninsula have preserved the atmosphere of ancient times. They have been classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2004 as part of the “Sacred Places and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountains”.
What is the Kumano Kodo? (in French): http://www.tb-kumano.jp/fr/kumano-kodo/index.html
The “Three Shrines of Kumano” are Kumano Hongu Taisha, in Tanabe City, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, in Shingu, and Kumano Nachi Taisha, in Nachisan. They have been the object of veneration of pilgrims for several centuries. Usually the first to be visited is Kumano Hatayama Taisha, also famous for its treasures. But, the greatest and most revered is Kumano Hongu Taisha, set in a dense forest for serenity. It is said, from ancient times to today, that the gods live here.
At 133 meters high and 13 m wide, they are the largest waterfalls in Japan. They originate from the Nachi Mountains. The falls are at the origin of the construction of the Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine and remain an object of devotion.
A 2-hour boat trip allows you to admire the contrast between the rocky cliffs and the emerald waters.
Tanabe is the gateway to the Nakahechi route, where pilgrims pass. A 10 minute walk from the station, the Tokei Jinga shrine is worth visiting.
Here, you only need to dig a hole in the river bank to create a particular onsen. You can adjust the temperature with the river water. The deeper you dig, the hotter the water will be.
This hot spring is one of the oldest in Japan, since it has been known since the earliest accounts of the pilgrims. They bathe in its waters to purify their impurities before going to pray at the Kumano shrines.
The Yomuragawa region is rich in onsens, where many of them originate. Here, you can relax by taking an outdoor bath in the middle of nature or enjoying the public baths.
Nakahechi, a mountain road linking Tanabe and Kumano Hongu Taisha, remains the most popular route. In a timeless atmosphere and along a path lined with numerous historical relics, the 40 kilometers between Takijiri-Oji and Hogue is a great way to go on an excursion. You can find hostels along the way. But, you can also take the bus that runs along route 311, parallel to the old road, and walk part of it during the day.
Takijiri Bus Stop is 40 minutes from Kii-Tanabe Station. There you will find Kumano Kodo-kan, the information center of the ancient Kumano pilgrimage routes.
If you do not have the time or the physical condition to cover the 40 kilometers on foot, you can take a 3-hour walk along the way, allowing you to immerse yourself in the mood of the pilgrims.
A bus leaves Yunomine to reach Hosshimon Oji, passes through Wataze and Kawayu. Departures every day at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountains