Two Ancient Journeys, Two Different Paths to the Sacred Among the world’s great pilgrimage routes, two stand apart. The Kumano […]
Understanding the Spiritual Journey to Kumano For modern travelers, walking for several days through mountains, forests, and remote villages may […]
Understanding the Layers of Nature, History, and Human Care in Japan’s Sacred Mountains The forests of the Kumano Kodo are […]
For many travelers, the Kumano Kodo is one of Japan’s most rewarding walking experiences. Ancient pilgrimage routes, cedar forests, and […]
Discovering Arida’s Mikan Landscapes Near Kiimiyahara Station As travelers walk south along the historic Kii Route from Kainan toward Yuasa, […]
Discover the Sea, Rivers, and Pilgrimage Trails Around Shirahama For many visitors, Shirahama is simply a beach resort. People come […]
Hiking Around the Peninsula of Osaki from Kamo-go Station Many travelers visiting Japan’s famous pilgrimage routes imagine steep mountain trails […]
Exploring Old Houses, Pilgrimage Routes, and Everyday Culture in Wakayama When people imagine the Kumano Kodo, they often picture misty […]
Where Travel Becomes Pilgrimage Leaving the City Behind Most journeys to the Kumano Kodo begin with a train ride from […]
Where Pilgrimage Meets Everyday Life Not All Kumano Kodo Routes Feel the Same When people think of the Kumano Kodo, […]