Takijiri Oji – Hari Jizō-son Shrine loop from Takijiri-oji

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Takijiri Oji – Hari Jizō-son Shrine loop from Takijiri-oji

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Takijiri Oji – Hari Jizō-son Shrine loop from Takijiri-oji

02:58

7.96km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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147 m

Takijiri Oji

Highlight • Religious Site

The Takijiri-oji marks the entrance to the sacred paths of the Kumano Kodo trail, making it one of the most important Oji shrines on your hike. With its stone gate …

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458 m

Narrow Rock Passage

Highlight • Gorge

Don’t miss this - it’s fun

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590 m

"Nezu-Oji (Prince Non-Sleeping)."

Highlight • Religious Site

In Japanese, "Oji(王子)" generally means prince, but in the Kumano Kodo, "Oji(王子)" refers to the worship spots scattered along the trail.

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682 m

Climb Mount Tsurugi-no-yama (剣ノ山)

Highlight • Climb

3.83 km

Takahara Kumano Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

The Takahara Kumano Shrine is one of the oldest buildings on the entire pilgrimage route. It's worth making a stop here - if only for the stamp in your pilgrim …

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3.94 km

Coffee Stand with View of Terraced Rice Fields

Highlight • Cafe

Unfortunately, there was no booth here on November 7, 2025.

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5.06 km

Hari Jizō-son Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

6.28 km

View at Echo Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some stone steps lead you up through the forest to the Echo Point viewpoint. From there you have a first great view of the green, seemingly endless mountains.

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7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

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