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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Shingū is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Katsuura, 23km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Shingū is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 27,491, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shingū sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shingū to your route.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社) is a Shinto shrine located in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, on the shores of the Kumanogawa in the Kii Peninsula of Japan. It is included as part of the Kumano Sanzan in the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". The three KumanoRead more
Sanzan shrines are the Sōhonsha ("head shrines") of all Kumano shrines, lie at between 20 and 40 km of distance one from the other and are connected by the pilgrimage route known as "Kumano Sankeimichi" (熊野参詣道).
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Shingū is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.7333 latitude, 135.9833 longitude.
Shingū has a population of approximately 27,491 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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famous road
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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