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熊野本宮大社

熊野本宮大社是熊野三山的3大神社之一,亦是世界遺產「紀伊山地靈場與參詣道」的一部份,是日本全國3,000 多間熊野神社的總社。熊野古道每條朝聖之旅都會最終來到這裡。自奈良時代(710-794)開始,熊野一直是日本的神聖地方,各歷代天皇、貴族及信眾絡繹不絕,千山萬水,從300公里外的京都來到熊野三山朝聖。而古代朝聖必會到所有大社參拜:速玉大社可以「清洗前世的罪孽」,那智大社可以「結今世的緣」,而本宮大社則可以「為來世修福」,是一生人必要到的神社。

熊野本宮大社原址位於熊野川、音無川、岩田川交匯處一個叫大齋原的小洲上,經常受到洪水影響。1889年的一次大洪水更把許多神社建築物沖走,促使大社遷移到附近山上較高的位置,即現在我們可以參拜的地方。

地址:和歌山縣東牟婁郡本宮町本宮1110
電話:+81 735-42-0009

交通:如果不是自駕,最短的巴士路程是從 JR新宮站前,乘搭熊野交通或奈良交通巴士,最快車程約1小時20分。但每天巴士的班次很少。玩熊野三山有很多其他巴士路線來回各大景點,請點擊查看詳細巴士路線及時間表

Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine 熊野本宮大社
Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine is on top of a long flight of 158 stone steps, avoiding any floods.
走過鳥居後,要走上這條158級石梯可到達熊野本宮大社。現在的位置那麼高,不會被洪水影響。
Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine 熊野本宮大社
A Hiden is on the left when you reach the top of the steps. Hiden is a place where the priest pray to the god for the worshippers. There are two stone crafted Yatagarasu (three-legged crow) on either side which symbolizes the eternal harmony among god, nature and mankind.
石梯最頂左邊是拜殿,左右有兩座八咫烏石雕,代表天地人的和諧。
Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine 熊野本宮大社
Passing through this amazing Shinmon, you will enter the main hall (Honden).
過了這道莊嚴的神門便進入神殿。
Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine 熊野本宮大社
Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine is a great example of Japanese shrine architecture, using unfinished natural material to blend into the natural environment and the roofs are made of Japanese cypress bark. It is a quaint and tranquil shrine.
熊野本宮大社是日本神社建築的典範,以原始木材建造,屋頂採用日本柏樹皮,古樸優雅。
Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine 熊野本宮大社
There is a Jyuhosho outside the main shrine where you can get amulets and Ema (prayer wooden plagues). In fact, this building would be the first one you see after you finished the stone steps.
神殿外有賣御守和繪馬的地方,參拜完可以買個紀念品回家。其實這是石梯最頂你第一個見到的建築物,但買御守通常是參拜後,所以現在才介紹。
Yatagarasu post box 八咫烏郵筒
The Yatagarasu post box is the most interesting thing in this shrine. You may send a postcard in the special post box here or buy one home. Why Yatagarasu? It was believed to the messenger from god that led the first Emperor of Japan win his battle!
這裡最特別是有一個黑色的八咫烏郵筒,你可以在這裡寄信給親友或者買個小郵筒回家,很可愛!為何是八咫烏郵筒?因為八咫烏相傳是神之使者,引領神武天皇取得勝利,當然會為你帶來好消息!
Kumano Hongu Taisha 熊野本宮大社
After you visit and go back down, there is a coffee shop and some souvenir shops at the bottom right hand side. “Take a coffee. Have a nice day!” on the banner. Sure!
參拜後沿路下樓梯回程,到山腳會看見一間咖啡廳和幾間手信店。樹林中的咖啡廳和商店外型吸引,而且還有廣告寫上「喝杯咖啡,渡過美好的一天」,當然要試試!
Kumano Hongu Taisha 熊野本宮大社
There’s no better thing than having a cup of nice warm coffee after hiking 300 steps (round trip) in the morning.
來回300多級樓梯参神後,最好是嘆一杯熱咖啡,休息一下。
Kumano Hongu Taisha 熊野本宮大社
The coffee is Kumano blend. Pretty Good.
咖啡是熊野自家煎焙咖啡,味道不錯!
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