What it’s like to hike Japan’s sacred Kumano Kodo trail - This tranquil walking route that takes in waterfalls, temples and ...

The Kumano Kodo, a sacred route for over ... the tallest in Japan. Most walkers take five days to do the 70km trail. Some rush to accomplish it in two, which seems a shame as there are so many ...

The Kumano Kodo, leading to Kumano ... Twenty years after the designation, we explore the pilgrimage trail by fast hiking, which combines the best of hiking and running. To reach Ise from Tokyo ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

The Kumano Kodo was designated UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Travel the JR Sangu and Kisei Lines along the trails on the Iseji route between Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture and Kumano Hayatama Taisha ...

The cobblestone paths and mountain trails that form the Nakahechi section of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route have been well trodden by Japanese emperors and aristocrats. Follow in their ...

Discover Japan’s best hikes, from Mount Fuji’s iconic ascent to the mystical Yakushima trails. These routes promise awe-inspiring views and cultural wonders, perfect for both seasoned and casual ...

With its wide variety of landscapes, Japan is a great place to engage in ... Located on the Kii Peninsula, Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes which now create a variety of ...