Wakayama
Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社
Total Fee
125,000 yen
Basic Information
One of the Kumano Sanzan shrines, serving as the grand head shrine of all Kumano shrines throughout Japan, located in the sacred sites and pilgrimage routes of the Kii Mountain Range.
Known as the sacred place of rebirth where the Yatagarasu (three-legged crow) descended.
The Kumano faith, believed to welcome all people, continues to draw an unending stream of visitors even after more than two thousand years since its founding, and this sacred place filled with prayers for rebirth captivates many who visit.
| Pricing | Ceremony Fee: 110,000yen〜 / Preparation room usage fee:15,000yen |
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| Address | Hongu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, Kumano Hongu Taisha |
| Guest capacity | Up to 24 people |
| Access | ・From Tokyo/Nagoya |
| Parking | Available |
| Notes | *An additional fee of 3,300 yen per hour applies if preparation room usage exceeds five hours. |
Recommended Points
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Wedding Ceremony hold on very Special & Unique in front of the Great Deities who Created Japan
From Reimei-den, which serves as the ceremony hall for weddings, you can see the first and second shrines in front of the ceremony hall, where you can pledge your marriage vows before the noble before the noble great deities Izanagi-no Okami and Izanami-no-Okami, who created the nation of Japan.
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Wedding in a Sacred Place Surrounded by Nature
During the ceremony, the bride and groom move to the main hall to offer tamagushi (sacred sakaki branches) and perform worship In front of Izanagi-no-Okami and Izanami-no-Okami.
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Photo Session At the Oyunohara
There are abundant photo spots within the shrine grounds. Notably, about a 5-minute walk from the main shrine is the Oyunohara, the former location of Kumano Hongu Taisha, where you can take commemorative photos in front of Japan's largest torii gate, which stands majestically against the backdrop of the Kumano mountains.
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Japanese Wedding Ceremony Plan
Ideal for couples wanting an authentic Japanese wedding ceremony at a shrine or temple.
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Japanese Wedding Ceremony + Photo Plan
Ideal for couples wanting a Japanese wedding ceremony with a full photo shoot.
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Japanese Wedding Ceremony + Two Bridal Outfits + Photo Plan
Ideal for couples wanting a Japanese wedding ceremony with two traditional outfits and a full photo shoot.
Steps to Shinto Wedding
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