12 Culture Brilliant Asuka Shrine, Shingu Larry Knipfing The oldest shrine in the Kumano area, Asuka Shrine is a real eye opener!
Historical Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann Kumano is situated in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. People have been worshiping rocks,..
Culture Yuasa and Kushimoto Town Róisín Finnerty Going down to the southernmost tip of Honshu island, you can discover the delightful towns of Kushimoto and Yuasa. Boasting the..
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
Historical Mt. Koya and the Great Teacher Alena Eckelmann Follow Buddhist pilgrims to Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum on Mt. Koya for a breeze of enlightenment
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.