Historical Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails Alena Eckelmann For over 1,000 years Kumano has attracted Japanese worshippers and seekers, and old trails, more or less intact, cross-cross Wakayama's..
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty The stunning backdrop of Nachi Waterfalls has become an iconic photo of Japan. Why not come and discover the area for yourself?..
Culture Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural He... Greg Goodmacher Illustrious chefs, Shinto, Buddhist, and Shugendo spiritual leaders, virtuoso musicians, tea ceremony masters, and a renowned calligrapher..
Culture KOYA SAN Alessio Pompeo The Koya San, founded by the monk Kukai, is a place of spirituality and beauty. It offers amazing experiences such as visiting the..
Culture Yuasa and Kushimoto Town Róisín Finnerty Going down to the southernmost tip of Honshu island, you can discover the delightful towns of Kushimoto and Yuasa. Boasting the..
Culture Kumano Kodo’s Nakahechi Trail Alena Eckelmann Follow into the footsteps and discover the tales of pilgrims along the ancient Nakahechi pilgrimage trail in Kumano
Historical Mount Koya Alena Eckelmann Experience Japanese Esoteric Buddhism on a retreat to mountain temple complex Mt. Koya at Osaka’s doorsteps
Culture Mount Koya: Beware of Bears Pete Martin The story of the Karukaya, wandering the Kongobuji & Danjo Garan and spending the night in a shukubo. Extracted from "Revolutions:..
