Japan Sightseeing Information --- Wakayama Prefecture Sightseeing Information ---
We are investigating and introducing shrines and temples in Wakayama prefecture. As popular shrines and temples are the places of interest, people gather as a power spot to receive the power to live, as seasonal events and festival places. We will post popular shrines and temples in Wakayama Prefecture.
Itakiso Jinja is a shrine that worships God of trees "Itakeruno Mikoto". Moreover, it is said that there is a deity of sick healing, misfortune avoiding, disaster relief, afflicted as "God of life" from being recorded in "Kojiki" with the god who rescued the Ookuninushi-no-Kami from the calamity.
It is the venerable shrine in Wakayama city, Wakayama city and Hinokuma shrine.
Wakayama city, Wakayama prefecture
Wakayama city, Wakayama prefecture
Tamatsushima Shrine and Shiogama Shrine nestling in the holy ground, country scenic "Waka no Ura". Tamusujima Shrine has been worshiped by the emperor, aristocrats and poets as a shrine that enshrines God of Waka from the ancient times. In addition, Shiogama Shrine has gathered a lot of faith as a god of safe delivery, child appointment.
Shrine in Wakayama city, Toshogu. Also called Nikko in Kansai, the main hall is gorgeous and luxurious with sculptures and mural paintings. It is the object of thick faith such as luck, catastrophe avoiding, business prosperity, passing prayers, heartfelt fulfillment.
Wakayama city, Wakayama prefecture
Wakayama city, Wakayama prefecture
Kainan city, Wakayama prefecture
Niutsuhime Shrine is a shrine in Wakayama prefecture Ito-gun, Katsuragi cho Kamiamano.
World Heritage Registration Niukanshoubu Shrine - Shrine founded by Kobo Daishi - Koyasan Choishimichi climbing mountain entrance - Shinto deities spiritual spot No. 11.
Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
It is Kumano Hongu shrine. Total main shrine of about 3000 Kumano shrines nationwide. It is said that Kumano Sansho Gongen is made up of three shrines, the Kami Yonsha, Naka Yonsha, and Shimo Yonsha.
It is Kumano Nachi Taisha (Nachi no Taki), one of Kumano Sanzan. It is a thick company of reverence as Nemoto Kumano Sansho Gongen the first largest spirit place in Japan.
Kamikura Shrine is the sanctuary that was admitted for the first time before Kumano Ogami was enshralled as Kumano Sansan.
To Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine of life revitalization
It is Koyasan Shingon-shu, Souhonzan Kongoubuji. Koyasan will celebrate its 1200 year mark as a memorable year in 2015.
There are few people who knew the official name of the time - Kimiisan Kongouhouji Gokokuin, and well known as "Kimiidera" worldwide, but this Kimiidera is the name of the temple with three wells in Kishu. And now still in the precincts, from the three wells of Seijousui, Youryusui, and Kisshosui, water go out all year round.
A magnificent temple that Taiko Hideyoshi lovedi. Contrast with Nachi's waterfall is also exquisite.
The old temple of Tendai sect. Senju Kanseinon Bosatsu, Nikko Moonlight Bodhisattva etc. designated as a national treasure are settled. It is also known for the legend "Anchin Kiyohime" which became famous for Noh and Kabuki.
Shingi Shingon Souhonzan Negoroji is located in Iwade city, Northern Wakayama Prefecture, about 60 minutes from Osaka city, a temple of cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, car prayers and sacrifice, one of the prefecture's most famous tourist attractions. It has national treasure "Nemoto Tower" and numerous important cultural assets, cherry blossoms, spring and autumn leaves are varied and am entertaining the eyes of many visitors.
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