Onigajō: A Demon’s Castle Standing Sentinel Over the Kumano Pilgrimage Routes

These vast caves were carved into the rock by tidal erosion. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

The Senjōjiki cave was reputedly once the abode of demons. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

The footpath from the west of the Senjōjiki Cave traverses a steep and narrow stretch of rugged coastline, where waves pound against the bottom of the rocky cliff. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

The Shishi-iwa with the Onigajō in the background. This rock formation resembles a lion roaring out at the waves. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)