🇯🇵Japan, Wakayama, Kamitonda
Explore the natural beauty of Kuchikumano gateway and visit Kyuumakei Kannon temple
Kamitonda, Wakayama
313 Ikuma, Kamitonda, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2103, Japan
Ancient temple with a legend of saving horses. A stunning hydrangea viewing spot
Kumakekei Kannon, nestled on the mountainside of Takiosan, is an ancient temple dating back to the Kamakura period, with a renowned legend of the Kannon Bodhisattva miraculously saving a horse from difficult labor.
In early summer, the temple grounds are blanketed with hydrangeas, creating a breathtaking landscape where purple-blue gradients of blooms envelop the Kannon statue.
2373 Ikuma, Kamitonda, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2103, Japan
A park along the Tomidagawa River showcasing beautiful cherry blossoms
Hikogoro Park, located along the Tomidagawa River, is a must-see destination for its stunning cherry blossom avenue in spring.
Situated in the heart of Kamitonda Town, which serves as the gateway to Kumano, it can also be used as a walking route when visiting Kyumakeikannon.
