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[Wakayama] A power spot at the top of steep stone steps ✨ If you have bad legs, give up 🙅

✅ Overview Kamikura Shrine in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, is known as the sacred place where Kumano Okami first descended, and is the starting point of Kumano faith. At the top of the steep stone steps, the sacred rock "Gotobiki Rock" is enshrined, and a sacred atmosphere pervades the place. 💡 Recommended points * Sacred rock "Gotobiki Rock" Gotobiki Rock, which can be said to be the symbol of Kamikura Shrine, is a huge rock about 10m high and about 20m in circumference, and as its name suggests, it is shaped like a frog. This rock is said to be the place where the Kumano gods first descended, and you can feel its strong power. * Spectacular view Kamikura Shrine is located on the middle of Mt. Gongen at an altitude of about 200m, and from the shrine grounds you can see the whole of Shingu city and Kumano Nada. The view at sunset is particularly breathtaking. * History The date of Kamikura Shrine's founding is unknown, but it is a historic shrine that has attracted worshippers since ancient times. It is also part of the Kumano Kodo trail, so you can feel the history as you visit. 👀Here's what you should pay attention to! * Oto Matsuri The Oto Matsuri, held every year on February 6th, is the annual festival of Kamikura Shrine, and is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. The sight of men in white robes running down the steep stone steps with flaming torches is heroic and impressive. * Stone steps The stone steps leading to Kamikura Shrine are 538 steps in a steep incline, and just climbing them is quite a workout. However, the sense of accomplishment when you reach the top is exceptional. The stone steps are also part of the Kumano Kodo trail, so you can feel the history as you walk. ℹ️Information Address: Shingu, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Shingu Station Get off at the Kumano Kotsu bus stop "Kamikura Jinja-mae" Opening hours: None Fee: Free ✨Summary Kamikura Shrine is a power spot where you can enjoy the sacred atmosphere and spectacular views! Please visit once and feel its power. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #DomesticTravelStrategy #DomesticTravel
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