Dual Pilgrim Credential
Camino de Santiago
and
Kumano Kodo
Mom hiking towards the Kumano Kodo Torii Gate
Yatagarasu (八咫烏) is a mythical crow and a guiding god in Shinto mythology. During Emperor Jimmy’s Eastern Expedition he was guided from the Kumano Region to Yamato Province by Yatagarasu, who was sent by Takamimusubi. He is generally known for his three-legged figure, and his picture has been handed down since ancient times. The word means (八咫烏, “eight-span crow”) and the appearance of the great bird is construed as evidence of the will of Heaven or divine intervention in human affairs.
Mom with one of our new friends from Taiwan
Mom transported back to the Camino de Santiago
Hiking into Hongu Taisha
Hongu Taisha Lantern
Hongu Taisha Temple Lantern
Hongu Taisha Gate Entrance Detail
Yatagarasu
Hongu Taisha Temple Banner
Hongu Taisha Temple Shimenawa
Dual Pilgrim Drum Ceremony
Dual Pilgrim Drum Ceremony
Hongu Taisha Grand Temple Gate Entrance
Mom offering prayers
Temple Roof Detail
Temple Banner
Looking out through the Grand Temple Entrance Gate
Grand Temple Entrance Gate Banners
Yatagarasu Banner
Descending from Hongu Taisha
Temple Banners in the wind
Temple Lanterns Detail
Yatagarasu – Present Day
Hiking across the bridge in Watarase Onsen
Dinner
Dessert
Dinner Attire – Onsen Style