kumano kodo trail japan

  1. Kumano Kodo Trail, Japan by Susan L Spann

    Best Sections of Kumano Kodo Iseji Route

    Along the Kumano Kodo Iseji, Japan’s countryside scenery unfolds like a digital wallpaper, highlighting waterfalls, mountain peaks, rushing streams, and flourishing forests. Many spectacular landmarks dot the route, notably the Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three shrines of the esteemed Kumano Sanzan. This shrine is particularly stunning, distinguished by the charming Nachi-no-Taki Waterfalls – the shrine’s deity and source.

     

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    Where To Stay on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail (The Nakahechi Route)

    Setting off on the sacred pilgrimage of the Kumano Kodo along the Nakahechi Route is a transformative journey that transcends both physical and spiritual realms. As pilgrims tread the ancient paths, the choice of

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  3. Kumano Kodo Trail

    Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail The Nakahechi Route

    Embark on a visually, physically, and spiritually rewarding odyssey through the ancient Nakahechi Route on the Kumano Kodo Trail. Encounter sights for sore eyes and a thousand opportunities for reflection. Dive

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    Japan Hikes: Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes & Nakasendo Way

    Experience thousands of years of history and experience some of the best places to go hiking in Japan on the off beaten Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes & Nakasendo Way from Kyoto to Tokyo. Follow the footsteps of ancient travellers along Japan’s oldest and most iconic trails journeying through the countryside. Here, we give you a quick guide of both trails. If you are planning more adventures in Japan, you might like to read our guides on

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