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Konpirasan Pilgrimage

Kompirasan shrine 金刀比羅宮

Locating in the middle of Mount Zozu, Konpirasan Shrine (formerly known as Kotohira-gu Shrine) has been a well know and popular shrine for protection of shipping and fishing businesses since the ancient time (1336-1573) and is still considered one of the shrines that Japanese would visit at least once in a lifetime. Its importance is only second to Ise Shrine. Konpriasan at Kagawa is the head shrine of all Konpira shrines in Japan. The shrine is one of the toughest to reach (1,368 steps) yet it doesn’t deter the pilgrims. The shrine is a large complex on the mountain slope, featuring many historic buildings, ancient hexagonal lamps and Important Cultural Assets. Souvenir shops and tea houses line up from the bottom to over 300 steps to keep you busy looking and stopping as you go up. It is not as tough as you think (well, to the main shrine).

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Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine

Grand Shrine 熊野那智大社

Nachi Taisha (Grand Shrine) is among the three most important shrines in Kumano that was listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountain Range in Japan. The other two shrines are Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine and Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine. Nachi Grand Shrine is believed to be the place where you can find and meet your destiny. Locating half way up Nachi Mountain, Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine is about 350 meters above sea level. It is a unique place where you can find both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in one location, take a hike on an ancient cobblestone path surrounded by hundreds of years old cedar trees, as well as to see the tallest waterfall in Japan. Besides, you may try out some elegant outfits back in the Heian Period (794-1185) and take photos in the area. It’s a great experience! If you drive, there are a few parking lots close to each tourist attraction. If you take JR, simply get on the regular bus that runs between JR Kii-Karuusa…

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Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine

Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine 熊野速玉大社

Kumano has been part of the sacred sites and pilgrimage route where people from all walks of life, including the kings and aristocrats would pay respect since the ancient times. People make an arduous trip to pay a visit to the three main shrines in Kumano Sanzan, covering Kumano Hongu Taisha (Grand Shrine), Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine and Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine in the southern part of Kii Peninsula. There is a believe that you may wash away your sins in the past life by pay a respect at Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine, engage in your present life by visiting Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine, and pray for a better next life at Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine. So the idea is to visit all. Experiencing is the key to the visits. In the old days, the emperors and aristocrats would walk for months to walk from Nara and Kyoto all way to Kumano. Today, you may take JR trains, buses and even drive to the sites. Yet there are many amazing trails and sacred sites that are only accessible on foot.…

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