熊野速玉大社 · Shingu, Wakayama · japan

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano Hayatama Taisha is one of the three grand Kumano shrines, recognized for its cultural heritage and worship of Hayatama-no-Ōkami, who governs life and activity. Pilgrims visit this shrine as part of their journey through the Kumano Kodō routes, experiencing a mix of ancient rituals and natural beauty. This shrine signifies the essence of Kumano-shugendō practices, blending Shinto elements with the mountain ascetic tradition.