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Kumano

The Kumano Region is a region situated on the southern part of the Kii Peninsula in Japan, former Muro District.

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It includes parts of Mie Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, and Nara Prefecture. It is home to three major shrines, Kumano Hongū Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. The Kumano region was first mentioned in the Kojiki as the burial site for the goddess Izanami, said to be at Hananoiwaya Shrine.

How locals move

Getting around Kumano the local way

  • Get inIt can also be used for the non-reserved seats of all San'yō Shinkansen trains (including Nozomi and Mizuho trains) between Mihara and Hakata, the JR Miyajima Ferry, and some local services run by Chūgoku JR Bus (including services from Kure and Hiro stations to Saijō).
  • Get inThe ferry service run by Seto Naikai Kisen and Ishizaki Kisen is the best way to reach Kure from Matsuyama (and by extension much of Western Shikoku).
  • Get inYou can choose between the Superjet (6 services a day, taking just under an hour and costing ¥5550) and the Cruise Ferry (9 services a day, taking just under two hours and costing ¥2670).
  • Get inIn Matsuyama, you will have to take a bus or walk 10 minutes from Takahama station on the Iyotetsu Takahama Line to reach the ferry terminal.
  • Get inIt is also possible to take these ferries to Hiroshima Port; the Superjet takes 25 minutes and costs ¥2100, while the Cruise Ferry takes 45 minutes and costs ¥930.

From Wikivoyage: Kure, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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