Cherry blossoms at Fushiogami-oji(Fushiogami-oji no Sakura)

伏拝王子の桜

Ease your fatigue along the Kumano Kodo journey

This was the point where pilgrims who traveled along the Kumano Kodo first saw the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine far ahead. They got down on their knees and prayed toward the shrine. That’s why this is called Fushiogami-oji (“fushi” means lying low, “ogami” refers to the movement of the body in prayer). In spring, cherry blossoms welcome travelers and ease their fatigue along the Kumano Kodo journey.

Information

Area
Fushiogami, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City (Fushiogami-oji)
Season / Time zone
Spring(March,April) / Daytime
Weather conditions
Sunny Cloudy
Frequency of appearance
According to seasons

Access

Approx. 60 min. on foot from Hosshinmon-oji (3.6 km). Approx. 90 min. on foot from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine (3.3.km along an uphill road).

Recommended spot

Tsugizakura-Oji Shrine > Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine