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Kumano Hongu Taisha
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Kumano Hongu Taisha has a long history and is said to have been built in the 65th year of Emperor Sujin (33 BC). After that, during the Heian period, it prospered as a sacred place for Shugendo and was visited by many worshipers.
The grounds of Kumano Hongu Taisha include the main shrine, worship hall, shrine gate, and shrine garden. The main shrine is designated as a national important cultural property.
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- Category
- 高知県南|Temple-shrine|神社
- Adress
- ⧉ 和歌山県田辺市本宮町本宮1110 [View Map]
- Official Website
- ⧉ http://www.hongutaisha.jp/
- TEL
- ⧉ 0735-42-0009 (from overseas: +81-735-42-0009)
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