Wakayama
Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社
Ceremony Fee
110,000 yen
基本信息
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 | Preparation room usage fee: From 3,300 yen per room per hour (typically 4.5 hours for weddings: 14,850 yen) |
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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 |
Recommended Points
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Wedding Ceremony Before the Main Hall 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 Halls of the main shrine, where you can pledge your marriage vows 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 before Izanagi-no-Okami and Izanami-no-Okami.
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Photo Shoot at Oyunohara
There are abundant photo spots within the shrine grounds. Notably, about a 5-minute walk from the main shrine is 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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Shinto Wedding Package
Ideal for couples seeking an authentic ceremony at a Japanese shrine or temple.
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Photo Session Package
Ideal for couples wanting photos in traditional Japanese wedding attire.
Steps to Shinto Wedding
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