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Tōkei Shrine
田辺市東陽１−１
Located in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, this shrine is one of the component properties of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.' It maintains a strong connection to Kumano and preserves a valuable group of shrine buildings designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Enshrined deities
Ketsumimiko-no-Okami (Kumano)
History
According to one theory, it was founded in 419 CE (the 8th year of Emperor Yūkyū's reign) through the enshrinement of a deity. Other records state it was established in 684 CE during the reign of Emperor Tenmu. In the early 12th century, during the tenure of Kumano Betto (Kumano Priest) Zenkai, the Kumano Sansho Kongen (Three Deities of Kumano) were enshrined, and the site was developed as a sacred place by the Kumano Betto family. In the medieval period, it was associated with the legend of the rooster-matching ritual from 'The Tale of the Heike.' After being destroyed by fire during a period of war, it was revived in the 17th century by figures such as Atoyō Naomichi.
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What visitors say
Located as a stamp point on the Kumano Kodo Ohechi pilgrimage route and registered as a World Heritage site. The grounds feature a statue and a small shrine dedicated to Benkei, creating a solemn atmosphere in this hidden gem. A paid parking lot is situated next to the torii gate on the approach path, and a restroom is available inside the shrine office.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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