The O-torii Gate and the Milky Way(Otorii to amanogawa)

大鳥居と天の川

The Bright Milky Way in the Sky and on the Ground

Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine is not brightly lit. At night during fine weather, you can enjoy the star-filled sky. On the ground, the Milky Way is reflected the water of rice paddies just before rice seedlings are planted, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

Information

Area
Hongu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City (Oyunohara)
Season / Time zone
Spring(May) / Night
Weather conditions
Sunny
Frequency of appearance
According to weather

Access

10 min. on foot from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

Recommended spot

Tsugizakura-Oji Shrine > Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine