Tamaki Jinja Shrine

Overview

Tamaki Jinja Shrine, located in Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, is renowned as the inner shrine of the Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage sites. Situated atop Tamakiyama at an altitude of 960 meters, it has been a focal point of faith since ancient times. It enshrines Ōmononushi-no-mikoto, Izanagi-no-mikoto, and Izanami-no-mikoto, attracting many visitors as a sacred power spot. The grounds are graced by ancient trees, including the Jindaisugi cedar, said to be 3,000 years old, allowing visitors to feel the power of nature. Tamaki Jinja Shrine is also registered as a World Heritage site as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". Tamakiyama has been revered as a sacred mountain since ancient times. Experience the sacred atmosphere in the tranquil space surrounded by abundant nature. Tamaki Jinja Shrine is truly a sacred place where nature and faith are intertwined. Access to Tamaki Jinja Shrine is easiest by car. A roughly 40-minute drive from Kumano-gawa town along National Route 311 will lead you to the parking area. The shrine is about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot. Tamaki Jinja Shrine, the inner shrine of Kumano Sanzan, is a sacred power spot that has drawn devotees for centuries. Why not experience the sacred atmosphere in this tranquil space surrounded by abundant nature?