A pilgrimage to visit Ise, walk the Kumano Kodo, and heal in hot springs

It is located on the shore of the Magatama Pond in IseJinguGeku and was built to commemorate the 62nd ShikinenSengu in 2013.
The basic philosophy is to "convey ShikinenSengu the Jingu Shrine," and this facility displays some of the tools, rituals, costumes, and sacred treasures used in the construction of ShikinenSengu, which is repeated once every 20 years.

Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) has been known as a sunrise worship place since ancient times. Approximately 700 meters offshore lies the Okitama Shinseki (spirit stone) associated with Sarutahiko no Okami, which is said to be the place where the descending god rests and is a sacred place where the gods from the land of eternity approach.

Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is considered to be a torii gate from which to admire the Okitamajinseki and the sunrise. Otokoiwa is 9m high, Onnaiwa is 4m high, and the Oshimenawa that connects the Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is 35m long and stretched 16m to Otokoiwa and 10m to Onnaiwa. It is 9m long.

The Oshimenawahari Shinto ritual is held every year on May 5th, September 5th, and Saturdays and Sundays in mid-December, and it is crowded with many people.

・From May to July, you can see the sunrise from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple).
Especially on clear days around the summer solstice, you can see the sunrise over the back of Mt. Fuji in the distance, and the area is crowded with photographers and worshipers.
・From autumn to winter, you can see the full moon from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple).

This is a spot that many people visit when visiting IseJingu or visiting Toba and Shima. Please also take a look at the IseJingu-Shima tourism special page `` My First Visit to Ise: Walking around Ise-Shima'' which contains information on how to visit Ise Jingu and how to access it.

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Renewed on April 1, 2012. The hotel offers a new type of guest room, the ``Japanese Modern Twin,'' which combines the calmness of Japanese style with Western comfort, ``Private Dining,'' where you can enjoy the most delicious seasonal local ingredients, and a partnership with Mikimoto Cosmetics. Japan's first "Pearl Aurora Bath" is born.
　　　　　　　　

The enshrined deity is Amaterasu Omikami, Amaterasu-Omikami of the Japanese people, and the object of worship is the Yata mirror, one of the three sacred treasures.
On the banks of the Isuzu River, at the foot of Mt. Kamiji, it is surrounded by a dense forest, and the approach to the shrine is paved with gravel.
ShikinenSengu, which takes place once every 20 years, has continued for 1,300 years.

A mountain pass that connects Odomari and Kimoto in KumanoCity. Most of the road still has cobblestones, and it is located on the mountainside of Onigajo, a scenic spot.
A Jizo statue that is said to have been shot with a gun stands on a pass surrounded by a bamboo grove, and from the plum grove along the way you can see Shichirimihama Beach.
It also includes a round-trip course from Matsumoto Pass to Onigajo Observation Deck, so if you are confident in your physical strength, why not take that route?
Once you cross Matsumoto Pass, there is no pass to get to Shingu, and this is the place where pilgrims of the past would have thought of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, which is enshrined in Shingu beyond Shichirimihama.

○Course points: Edo cobblestones - Matsumoto Pass and Jizo - Views from the plum grove and gazebo on the mountain pass, etc.
○Walking time: Approximately 3 hours
○Distance: Approximately 5km
○ Rest spot: Kinan Tour Design Center, etc.

URL: Matsumoto Pass (HigashiKishu Tourism Handbook)
URL: Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center [Matsumoto Pass]
URL: Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji route for the first time
URL: World Heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji Route (Mie Prefectural Office HP)

Kiwa-cho, KumanoCity Mie Prefecture, was once famous as a mining town, and has a long history, with copper being mined for over 1,200 years. The trolley that was actually used in the mine has been revived for tourist use.

A short 10-minute journey through a former mine tunnel about 1km long. Enjoy a retro trolley experience that connects Iruka Onsen Hotel Toryuso and Yunoguchi Onsen.

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・Walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji route for the first time

・Pilgrimage trip to visit Ise shrine, walk Kumano Kodo, and heal in hot springs (model course)

・Special feature on sightseeing spots in Mie Prefecture that appear in the opening of the popular anime “Sazae-san”

"Iruka Onsen Hotel Soryuso" is located in Kiwa-cho, KumanoCity, Mie Prefecture, on a scenic hill facing the downstream of the famous scenic spot "Doro Doro-kyoGorge".The open-air bath overlooking the beautiful river surface offers a quiet and relaxing stay. This is a hot spring accommodation facility where you can enjoy your stay.

The Kumano Kodo, MaruyamaSenmaida rice fields known as Japan's best rice terraces, the ruins of Akagi Castle, Kumano Hongu Taisha (Kumano Sanzan), and Tamaki Shrine are scattered nearby, making it a popular tourist destination as it is close to heritage sites and famous spots in Wakayama and Nara. The location is very convenient for access.

Adjacent to it is the ``Trolley Train'' that runs through the approximately 1km tunnel of a former mine, leading to the secluded hot spring ``Yunokuchi Onsen,'' which is fed directly by the source, and offers a valuable experience.
In addition, our chefs prepare each and every dish with care, using plenty of local ingredients such as KumanoJidori(TheLocalBrandChicken), Kumano beef, and Katsuura raw tuna, so that you can enjoy seasonal local cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you. You can also use the restaurant for day trips.

As a base for your Kumano trip, this inn boasts trolleys, hot springs, and cuisine. Please do come.

Yunoguchi Onsen is a popular secret hot spring in Kumano that was completely renovated and opened in March 2015. The hot spring building, which is made from Kumano cedar and has the scent of wood, has indoor baths, open-air baths, and standing baths, and the hot spring water flowing directly from the source will soothe those who come. With an abundant amount of hot spring water and high-quality hot springs, it is not only suitable for day trip bathing, but also has lodging facilities such as bungalows and lodges, so many people enjoy relaxing in the hot springs while staying overnight. We recommend taking the trolley train from Hotel Soryuso. There are also set tickets for the trolley train and bathing.

[Suspended from January 1, 2021]
For more information, please visit the Kumano Tourism Development Co., Ltd. website.

Doro-kyoGorge, also called Doro Hatcho, is a large gorge of the Kitayama River. Please enjoy the beautiful art created by nature with the magnificent cliffs and the seasonal scenery of fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

Ogawaguchi boarding area is approximately 500m from Soryuso
Sightseeing course: Round trip course from Ogawaguchi to Doro-kyoGorge Gorge.
Time required: 60 minutes.

In the Maruyama district of KumanoCity, there are many small rice fields called Senmaida. The scenery is spectacular, and it is said to be the best terraced rice field scenery in Japan. There are approximately 1,340 small rice fields stacked on top of each other, so much so that it is said that ``I thought one rice field was missing, but it was hidden under the shade.''

Numerous events are held throughout the year, including rice cultivation experiences, and conservation activities are carried out by local people.

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[Mushi-okuri at MaruyamaSenmaida] (Kumano City, KumanoCity) ``Mushi-okuri'' is a modern-day method of exterminating pests in rice cultivation, and was actually carried out in the Maruyama area until 1950. It has been revived as an agricultural event and will be held this year on Saturday, June 8th. When the Senmaida fields are lit with torches in the evening, a fantastic scenery spreads out. (*This photo is an entry photo for MaruyamaSenmaida 48th Photo Contest. Photographed on HigashiKishu 10, KumanoCity) #Insect feeding #Evening view #Night view #japan #mie #kumano #maruyamasenmaida #eveninglandscape #bestJapanpics #unknownjapan #bestphoto_japan #lovers_nippon_portrait

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