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Gotobiki Rock (Koto-biki Rock)
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A subsidiary shrine of Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine enshrining Gotobiki Rock (Koto-biki Rock) as its sacred object (shintai) atop Kamikura Mountain. Accessible via a steep flight of stone steps built in the Kamakura period, reportedly donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo, the shrine is situated on a sheer cliff face.
History
Kamikura Shrine is a subsidiary shrine of Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine located on Kamikura Mountain. Its origins are believed to stem from Iwasato (rock altar) worship, and legend holds that Emperor Suinin climbed the mountain in mythological times, known as the Mountain of the Heavenly Rock Shield (Amanoiwate). During the Kamakura period, the shrine was destroyed by fire but was rebuilt with the support of Hojo Tokiyori. In the early modern period, it received patronage from the Kishu Tokugawa clan as well as the Asano and Mizuno families. In the Meiji era, a typhoon caused the shrine to collapse, and it was merged into Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine. During the Shōwa period, the shrine building, office, and other structures were reconstructed.
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Gotobiki Rock, located at the summit of Kamikura Shrine, is venerated as a sacred object in its own right, with the massive boulder itself serving as the shintai. The path from the torii gate to the shrine involves climbing steep, rugged stone steps that lack handrails or landings, so wearing comfortable footwear and using a walking stick are recommended. Upon reaching the top, visitors can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view overlooking the streets of Shingu and the Kumano Sea.
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