Culture Tea Harvest in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Living in a village near Hongu on the the Kumano Kodo trail, I have watched my neighbors pick tea leaves from the tea bushes located..
8 Culture Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls Takako Sakamoto Rare build-up of ice on the rocks of Nachi Falls, and beautiful Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
Culture Kumano Hongu Heritage Center Virginia Gonzalez The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is an information center about the Kumano pilgrimage routes.
12 Culture Brilliant Asuka Shrine, Shingu Larry Knipfing The oldest shrine in the Kumano area, Asuka Shrine is a real eye opener!
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
9 Culture Sandanbeki Cliffs and Caves Larry Knipfing The Sandanbeki pirate Cliffs and Caves in Wakayama are mysterious and fun!
Museums Kumano Kodo World Heritage Center Kenny King Hin Choi The rich history of Kumano Kodo and its vital position as a religious hub is clearly described in this information center.
