⛩️ Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine - A sacred place of the Kumano Sanzan World Heritage Site

Located in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, Kumano Hayatama Taisha is one of the Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines of Kumano), along with Kumano Hongu Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range," it is a sacred place that has long been visited by many people. ⸻ 🟥 Highlights • The vibrant vermilion shrine building. The dazzling vermilion color stands out against the blue sky and greenery, making it an incredibly photogenic spot! • The sacred Nagi tree. This large tree is over 1,000 years old and is a symbol of matchmaking and road safety. • The history of Kumano worship. Hayatama Taisha enshrines Hayatama no Okami (Hayatama no Okami) and is considered a place symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. ⸻ 🚗 Access • Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Shingu Station • By car, it's just off the Shingu IC on the Kisei Expressway #KumanoHayatamaTaisha #KumanoSanzan #WorldHeritage #WakayamaTrip #KiiMountainCityHolySites #TripMoments