Kumano
Oyunohara(Former site of Kumano Taisha Grand Shrine)
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This is the former site of the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, said to be the "Oyunohara" where the gods descended, and which was damaged by a major flood in 1889 and then subsequently moved to its present location. At that time, there were 5 buildings with 12 shrines, a tower gate, a Kaguraden, and a Noh stage, and the area is said to have been about 11,000 tsubo (about 1,000㎡), several times the size of today's area. The 34-meter-high Otorii (Grand Gate), which is the largest in Japan was constructed in 2000 and has become a new tourist attraction.
Details DETAILS
- Luggage storage and coin lockers available in close proximity
- Go to JR Kii-Tanabe Station or JR Shingu Station locker
- Payment methods
- Basically, only cash is accepted. Credit card and electronic payment may be accepted at some souvenir shops.