This is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan and the gravesite of Izanami-no-Mikoto, a female deity of Japanese mythology.
It communicates the face of nature worship in Kumano to the present day.
From here, the Iseji splits into the Hamakaido, which follows Shichirimihama to Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Hongudo, which heads to Kumano Hongu Taisha inland.
You can enjoy local specialties, mochi rice cakes made using ancient rice varieties, udon noodles and other goods at the adjacent Michi-no-Eki rest area.
