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Shishiiwa

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 Tips about Shishiiwa

Shishiiwa, located on the Kumano Kodo trail along the Iseji route, is a lion-shaped rock formation resembling a roaring lion facing the Kumano Nada Sea. Visitors recommend spending 5 minutes for photography, enjoying the stunning coastal view, and exploring nearby attractions like Onigajo Castle and Hananoiwa Shrine. Be cautious of limited parking space and avoid trespassing in adjacent areas. Enhance your experience by visiting on a sunny day and combining the trip with nearby sights.
Idocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4324, Japan

Nearby Shishiiwa from our Writers (within 1.5km)

Hananoiwaya Shrine
Hananoiwaya Shrine
PLACE OF WORSHIP

~658 m

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Matsumoto - toge pass
Matsumoto - toge pass
TRANSIT STATION

~1313 m

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