Oisahara, the former site of Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, is said to be a power spot where the gods descended. Although the five buildings and twelve shrines and the Noh stage that once stood here are gone, small shrines still stand, enshrining the eight shrines of the middle and lower levels. In the spring, the area is a beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot. Walking along the rice paddy road that starts from the largest torii gate in Japan, you will be enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere that refreshes both your mind and body. This is a place where you can feel the history of the stone shrines recognized as a World Heritage Site and the visits of ancient imperial and noble families.
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