Tafukeoji Shrine

Name: Tafukeoji Shrine
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A small shrine placed on an ancient road for Kumano visitors to give thanks or pray for safety

One of the many subsidiary Oji shrines remaining in Kumano, it is said to be the last such shrine. When visiting Kumano Grand Shrine, the small Tafukeoji Shrine located alongside the road was the place to pray or give thanks for safety during travel in the area.

Address

多富気王子　Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro, Wakayama

Phone

(0735) 52-5311

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