Nezu-oji remains

Dedicated to the protective deity known as Nezu-oji, this shrine site holds deep significance in the spiritual landscape of the Kumano pilgrimage routes. Worshippers traditionally visit to seek divine protection during travels and to honor the powerful kami believed to watch over pilgrims journeying through Wakayama's sacred mountains. The site serves as an important waypoint where visitors can pay respects to this guardian deity and receive spiritual blessings for safe passage along the ancient pilgrimage paths.