The Kuri-kyo Gorge
熊野川九里峡／Kumanogawa kurikyo
- World Cultural Heritage
- Historic Site (National Designation)
- Yoshino-Kumano National Park
Details
The 36 km section of the Kumano River from Hongu to Shingu is called Kuri-kyo Gorge. It is registered as a river pilgrimage route in the World Heritage “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.” The gorge includes both sedimentary rock and igneous rock areas. In the sedimentary areas the valley is wide, and in the igneous areas it’s a steep canyon featuring columnar joints and other interesting rocks. Visitors can experience a variety of scenic views while descending the river on a traditional boat.
| Address | Kumanogawa-cho Tanaga, Shingu-shi, Wakayama-ken |
| Parking | Parking available (Roadside Station "Shatorokyo Kaido Kumanogawa"). |
| Traffic Access | ・Short walk from the "Michi no Eki Kumanogawa" bus stop on the Kumano-Gobo Nankai Bus Kawajo Line or Shingu Oguchi Line. |
| Remarks | Toilet available. |
| Cultural Heritage | World Heritage, National park, Historic Sites (National) |
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