This is a museum at the entrance to Ise Jingu Geku where you can learn in detail about the full-size reproduction of the main sanctuary at Geku, the archive of the gods, images of the Shikinen Sengu rebuilding ceremony and other exhibits and technology.
This is the site where Meirin Elementary School, abolished in 1970, used to stand. It is currently maintained as a park and is one of the few spots to rest on the trail from the Hotel Seiryuso to Miwaohashi Bridge
The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is the focal point for visitor information in Hongu. There are two halls: North and South. In the South hall is the tourist information center and permanent exhibitions about the World Heritage property "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". The North hall features permanent exhibitions about the Hongu area, a multi-purpose hall and temporary exhibition space. Permanent exhibitions are bilingual Japanese and English. This center is a must visit for those interest in learning more about the region's unique cultural landscape.
Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Open year round)