Things To Do
KUMANO KODO, A Pilgrimage To Japan's Spiritual Origins
Wakayama, Japan
KUMANO KODO has been popular among inbound tourists to Japan ever since it was designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2004, under the name "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes" in the Kii Mountain Range. Before the pandemic, 90% of the visit...
Yoshi K.
Jan 31, 2024
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Four Unique Mount Koya Destinations
Wakayama, Japan
If you are planning a trip to the sacred mountains of Wakayama, then why not experience a night at a historic temple, or learn about the origin of Shingon Buddhism. There is something for everyone here, so read on for our top four Mount Koya highlights: K...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Wakayama Kumano Sanzan Tour (2) as World Cultural Heritage
Wakayama, Japan
I visited the tour spots in Wakayama prefecture spending four days. I believe that Wakayama prefecture is one of the best tour spots in Japan as theme park of both mountain worship sacred places and magnificent nature landscape which was created by enormo...
Kashima H.
Nov 18, 2022
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Shirahama, which is famous for Onsen
Wakayama, Japan
If you have visited Japan before, if you are interested in Onsen (please refer to my another blog, 'Onsen, Hot Spring Resorts'), how about visiting Shirahama? Shirahama is located in Wakayama Prefecture, which is in the south of Osaka. You can go there ...
Tomoe S.
Oct 27, 2022
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Kumano Sanzan Three Shrines
Wakayama, Japan
The divine messenger of three shrines is "Yatagarasu" or "three-legged crow." It's the symbol of Japan national football team.On May 26 2018 I guided a couple from USA Kumano Sanzan; Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hongu Taisha and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Nachi T...
Hideo Y.
Sep 13, 2022
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Mt.Koya in Wakayama prefecture as World cultural Heritage
Wakayama, Japan
I visited the tour spots in Wakayama prefecture spending four days. I believe that Wakayama prefecture is one of the best tour spots in Japan as theme park of both mountain worship sacred places and magnificent nature landscape which was created by enorm...
Kashima H.
Mar 04, 2021
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Wakayama Kumano Sanzan Tour (1) as World Cultural Heritage
Wakayama, Japan
I visited the tour spots in Wakayama prefecture spending four days. I believe that Wakayama prefecture is one of the best tour spots in Japan as theme park of both mountain worship sacred places and magnificent nature landscape which was created by enormo...
Kashima H.
Mar 03, 2021
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3 Beautiful Sights in Wakayama
Wakayama, Japan
Wakaywama features stunning beauty like nowhere else. From Engetsu Island, a place where the sunset is incredible as it falls between a hole carved into the island by waves, a beach made of white sand, and a wildlife park that features giant pandas, are j...
Luke Kinsella
Mar 02, 2021
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Magnificent Nature Landscape in Wakayama Kii Peninsula
Wakayama, Japan
I visited the tour spots in Wakayama prefecture spending four days. I believe that Wakayama prefecture is one of the best tour spots in Japan as theme park of both mountain worship sacred places and magnificent nature landscape which was created by enormo...
Kashima H.
Mar 01, 2021