Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
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In ancient times the three gods (Kumano-Hayatama-no-omikami,Kumano-Musubi-no-omikami,Ketsumi-Miko-omikami) came down from the heavens to the sacred rock named Gotobiki at Mt.Kamikura.This rock is the object of worship and the origin of Kumano faith. Later, our ancestors built a new shrine at Shingu in the beauteous land named Kumano. They moved the three gods from Kamikura to enshrine them here at Kumano Hyatama Grand shrine. Now visitors can greet the gods here. People in this region have been praying with reverence and gratitude while offering blessings of nature to the gods ever since. Ceremonies of purificasion continue to be held ,for these rituals are the most striking feature of Shinto The Kumano-Hayatama Grand Shrine's history is steedped in the principles of pure nature worship. The name of our city "Shingu" means "new shrine," which includes the profound meaning whose primitive belief had changed into Shintoism.
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Javier A
Eibar, Spain110 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This is one of the three big Kumano shrines to be seen.
Praying atmosphere, relaxing and not too many tourists.
Worths.
Praying atmosphere, relaxing and not too many tourists.
Worths.
Written 17 August 2019
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hfulghum
Shoreline793 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is the second of the three great sites on the Kumano Kodo. Compared to the Hongu Taisha, which is calm and understated, the Hayatama is bright and relatively small.
It's a lovely site, easy to get around on foot in a half-hour or so depending on your walking speed.
The site is a 15 minute walk from the JR rail station (less than a kilometer), and you can easily continue on the Kamakura shrine, if you're up for another 800 meters of walking and some impressive stairs (reportedly over 500).
A small shopping area across from the entry, and good bathrooms and services.
It's a lovely site, easy to get around on foot in a half-hour or so depending on your walking speed.
The site is a 15 minute walk from the JR rail station (less than a kilometer), and you can easily continue on the Kamakura shrine, if you're up for another 800 meters of walking and some impressive stairs (reportedly over 500).
A small shopping area across from the entry, and good bathrooms and services.
Written 2 October 2016
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bearykim
Singapore, Singapore411 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
for me this is a typical shrine.. been seeing alot on the trips thus pardon me if i’m not excited.. the other kumajo shrine with the rock is more interesting due to the climb up.. its not difficult but still whew!
Written 10 December 2019
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jacfrancoise
Singapore, Singapore40 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Please try the mochi dusted with brown rice powder sold by the friendly obaasan at the temple. It's made fresh daily!
Written 12 April 2019
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shendrix
Scottsdale, AZ582 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This was a wonderful place to visit. Just hiking up part of the Kumano Kodo was amazing and the beauty abounds in this glorious mountain area of Japan. The waterfall,the shrines...everything about it. Definitely worth coming to the area for.
Written 30 October 2018
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lolikia
Singapore580 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
This is the 3rd most important shrine for the Kumano Kodo pilgrims. It is Located in Shingu and if you are driving, there is a free car park next to it. The Kumikura shrine is within walking distance (0.5km) from this shrine but the steps are steep.
Written 19 September 2017
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Phil P
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Jul 2017 • Couples
Nice temple. Good to see all three after walking the Kumano Kodo.
Easy 15minute walk from the station and also close to the castle ruins.
Easy 15minute walk from the station and also close to the castle ruins.
Written 9 July 2017
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DYA717
Honolulu8,945 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
It is right in Shingu town and a short 15-minute walk from the train station, passing a department store and shopping arcade. A beautiful shrine, one of the three Kumano Sanzan Taishas that are must-see. There is a 800+ year old sacred Nagi tree, a type of conifer. The leaves were used as amulets. I stayed in Shingu town as my base of the Sanzan visits. Hongu Taisha was over an 80-minute bus ride from the Shingu bus station. To get to Nachi Taisha, you’ll need to bus over to Kii-Katsuura station and transfer to another bus or train over to Nachi or Kii-Katsuura stations to get on the bus to Nachi Taisha.
Written 12 June 2017
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sugarmountain2016
Nagakute, Japan5,305 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
The shrine commemorates Izanagi who is a deity born of the seven divine generations in Japanese mythology. You can see "the Sacred Nagi Tree" here. This tree is one of the Natural Monuments of Japan. It is said that this tree, which has grown to a height of 17.6 m and a circumference of 5.45 m, was planted as a memorial by Taira no Shigemori in Heiji 1 (1159). It's one of Kumano Three Major Shrine, but it' snot so big. It takes 15 minutes on foot from Shingu station and 5 minutes by car.
Written 27 June 2016
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand3,875 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
This shrine locate at the foot hill of the mountain and kumanogawa river. The shrines itself is not allowed to go inside , so just pray outside. There is haruo Sato museum , like treaury house, display cloths, accessories in the pilgrimage rituals. It's no english description so you can skip it. The area around the shrine is shady with cedar trees and ancient lamp posts. It's in the city so very easy to access by public bus.
Written 28 July 2018
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