熊野本宮大社 · Tanabe, Wakayama · japan

Kumano Hongū Taisha

Kumano Hongū Taisha, the head shrine of the Kumano Sanzan, serves as a spiritual hub in the Kumano region, known for its historical importance as a pilgrimage destination along the Kumano Kodō routes. It enshrines Ketsumiko-no-Ōkami, who is linked to both creation and protection. This grand shrine features a serene environment surrounded by ancient cedar trees and offers various rituals that embody the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism prevalent in Kumano.