Tsugizakura-oji

継桜王子

4.7Est. 30Tanabe, Kansai

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Kumano Kodo shrine famous for its massive, ancient cedar trees and pure natural spring.

A notable sub-shrine along the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo. It is famous for the Nonaka-no-Ipposugi, a cluster of giant ancient cedar trees that miraculously survived government logging campaigns in the Meiji era. A nearby natural spring provides refreshing, crystal-clear water for tired hikers.

Local tips

Fill your water bottles at the Nonaka-no-Shimizu spring at the base of the hill before tackling the next section of the trail.

Practical info

Japanese name: 継桜王子
Nearest station: Nonaka-no-Ipposugi Bus Stop (10 min walk)

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