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Kumano attractions
Kumano attractions
Shishiwa:, or the lion rock, is Kumano's famous lion rock formation. Head straight from the station until you hit the beach, and go right and you won't miss it. There is a cafe on one side which is in the perfect spot for viewing. Free.
Hana no Iwaya. An ancient Shinto Shrine not far from Shishiwa, just keep going down the road. It is also next to a Circle K. Free.
Onigajo, or the demon castle, is a stunning rock cave formation against a backdrop of ocean and mountains which you can walk right through. Leaving Odomari station, walk down the hill and right past the beach, continuing past the hotels until you see the red demon statue. Continue past the gift shop and there is a small path to the left of another building. This is actually the entrance. Free.
Senmaida, or the thousand rice paddies, is a rice field built into a hill where no machines can reach. It must be planted by hand every year and many of the town's residents show up to pitch in.
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