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 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 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:..
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 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 Mystical Koya-san Pete Martin This shirt extract describes part of a day at Mount Koya from Pete Martin's journey throughout Japan, as part of his circumnavigation..
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 Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan Arlene Bastion The Kumano Taisha are dedicated to nature worship, with the splendour of their shrines made more compelling thanks to the beautiful..
