Kamikura Shrine
神倉神社
Kamikura Shrine is a historic mountaintop shrine with a giant sacred rock, offering unique spiritual insight.
What it is
- A subsidiary shrine of Kumano Hayatama Taisha.
- Part of a national historic site and World Heritage site.
- Founded around 128 AD, based on ancient rock worship.
- Enshrines a giant rock called Gotobiki-iwa as a deity.
What to see
- The giant Gotobiki-iwa sacred rock.
- 538 steep stone steps leading to the mountaintop.
When to go
- Otomatsuri festival is held annually on February 6th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
和歌山県新宮市神倉1-13-8 Open in Google Maps
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