Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Wakayama (和歌山県)
Place of Worship
Kumano Hayatama Taisha - Photo 1
Kumano Hayatama Taisha - Photo 2

1番地 Shingū, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0081, Japan

0735-22-2533

4.4 (5.9k reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About

Well-known Shinto shrine & pilgrimage site next to the Kumano River and surrounded by woodland.

Reviews

Jerome Mo

Jerome Mo

3 months ago

Probably the least exciting one out of the three Kumano Taishas, it is nonetheless an important one on the trail often being the end point on the journey for ancient pilgrims ultimately reach the ocean. The kumano trail actually hugs the shoreline which is nothing short of spectacular. Coming from the mountains then ocean must've awe inspiring, making this shrine location special. But modern day railroad has made it much more accessible, and visitors could hardly appreciate the full inspirational aspect. But this is where the sacred three clawed crow landed after all (the big rock is a short walk away from the Taisha itself).
Julin Likasiri

Julin Likasiri

5 months ago

Worth a stop if you are in the area. There is a free parking lot near by. Lovely food stall around too. I don’t know whether it’s because of some sort of festival or it’s regular there.
Stephan Modest

Stephan Modest

3 months ago

The second of the three Yoshino Kumano, Kumano Kodi Pilgrimage trail shrines. It is a beautiful shrine, very similar to the one in the mountains.
Vincent Chiu

Vincent Chiu

a month ago

One of Kumano Sanzan (3 greatest shrines in Kumano area). This area has been a site of worship since the 3rd century. There are some small shops near the entrance.
Maciej Polakowski

Maciej Polakowski

a year ago

From the shrine being the part of world heritage I expected a bit more but it's in my opinion the least amazing out of there. Apparently there is also a pilgrimige route which has some nice sights unfortunately I didn't have the time to walk it. Parking next to it and the shrine grounds are free.