KUMANO KODO KAN Pilgrimage Center
KUMANO KODO KAN Pilgrimage Center is a facility designed to offer an introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the area, and support pilgrims and hikers. Takijiri-oji, the traditional entrance to the sacred mountains of Kumano, is located close by and is a popular starting point for walking the Nakahechi section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
General Information
Location: Across from Takijiri-oji on route #311.
Hours: 9:00~17:00
(Open year round except new year's holidays)
Price: Free
Access: Daily buses from Tanabe, Shirahama & Hongu.
Closest bus stop is Takijiri 滝尻.
Bus Timetables (#1, #2) >>
Parking: Yes, Free
Services & Facilities
- Information Center
- Maps & Pamphlets
- Exhibitions
- Coffee Shop
- Coin Lockers
- Change Room
- Water Cooler
- Heian era Kimono experience >>
※ All permanent exhibitions and videos include English translations.
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