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Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose Pass

Hike up to Magose Pass, which offers a great view, via an old pilgrimage route with cobblestone pavements.

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Since the middle of the Heian period (794-1185), the Kumano Sanzan / Three Grand Shrines of Kumano (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha) in the southern Kii Peninsula has been widely worshiped, and many people used the "Kumano Kodo" as a pilgrimage route to these shrines.
In 2004, the Kumano Kodo was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and many routes have been developed for walking.

Among the Kumano Kodo, the route from Ise to Kumano Sanzan is called Ise-ji, and was mentioned in "Tokaido Chu Hizakurige (a novel about the misadventures of two travelers on the Tōkaidō)".
As referred to as "Seven times to Ise, three times to Kumano”, in the Edo period (1603-1867), the Kumano Kodo was used as a pilgrimage route after visiting Ise Jingu Shrine.

There are a number of routes along the Ise Road, including the Matsumoto Pass overlooking the Kumano Nada (Kumano Sea), the Tori-toge Pass overlooking Maruyama-senmaida, and the flat Hamakaido walking along Shichiri-Mihama Coast.
The stone pavement that continues amidst the dignified Owase cypress trees is beautiful, and there is also a "Yonaki-jizo (night weeping Jizo)" along the way, which gives a taste of the atmosphere typical of Kumano Kodo.
Departing from Michi-no-eki Miyama, enjoy the view of Owase City from the observatory at Magose Pass, then continue on to Mt. Tengurayama, which is a steep climb that offers a 360-degree panorama.
Magose Park, located down the pass, is famous for its cherry blossoms and is a gathering place for many visitors in spring.

Highlights

  • The tasteful stone pavement that has protected the pilgrimage route from the heavy rain that falls in Owase continues.
  • The trail to Mt. Tengurayama has some steep slopes and also requires climbing a ladder over rocks.
  • It takes more than two hours to reach the summit, so be sure to pack hiking shoes and clothing.

Photos

  • Stone pavement at Magose Pass

    Stone pavement at Magose Pass

  • Walking through a cypress forest to Magose Pass

    Walking through a cypress forest to Magose Pass

  • Kumano-nada Sea and Shichiri-Mihama beach viewed from Matsumoto Pass

    Kumano-nada Sea and Shichiri-Mihama beach viewed from Matsumoto Pass

  • Maruyama-Senmaida rice field viewed from Tori-toge Pass

    Maruyama-Senmaida rice field viewed from Tori-toge Pass

  • Shishi-iwa Rock (Lion Rock) on Hama-kaido

    Shishi-iwa Rock (Lion Rock) on Hama-kaido

Reviews

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  • 陳榆

    最美的石板路與檜木林。可以輕鬆的健行、也是伊勢路中最受歡迎的山路哦❤️

Details

Name in Japanese
熊野古道伊勢路 馬越峠
Address
Kihoku-cho, Kitamuro-gun – Owase City, Mie
Telephone
0597-25-2666 (Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center)
Hours
Free to walk around anytime
Directions
(Directions to Michi-no-Eki Miyama)
1) 30 minute walk from Aiga Station on the JR Kisei Main Line
2) Take a bus from Owase Station on the JR Kisei Main Line, get off at "Washige" bus stop and walk 10 minutes.
Official Website
Official Website (English)