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  • 53. The Kumano Kodo 熊野古道 is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by the Japanese from all levels of society. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, associated with animism in which mountains and water are key elements in shaping the Japanese sense of spirituality.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves, praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks. Over time, hiking the Kumano Kodo became less of an animistic or Shinto rite, especially after followers of Kobo Daishi made it into a Shingon Buddhist pilgrimage route.  Koyasan is also considered to be a major stop before or after the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.  In modern times, tourists have largely replaced pilgrims.
    53.KII-KUMANO-KODO-01.jpg
  • The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by Japanese from all levels of society. Such pilgrims wear white and are known as Henro. The trails provide access to the Kumano region, an undeveloped area of Japan with clean river and waterfalls, pristine mountains and forests. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, and is considered to be the origin of Japanese spirituality.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves,  praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Thanks in part to UNESCO, Kumano Kodo networks of trails are well signposted and maintained.
    kumano-kodo-2.jpg
  • 53. The Kumano Kodo 熊野古道 is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by the Japanese from all levels of society. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, associated with animism in which mountains and water are key elements in shaping the Japanese sense of spirituality.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves, praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks. Over time, hiking the Kumano Kodo became less of an animistic or Shinto rite, especially after followers of Kobo Daishi made it into a Shingon Buddhist pilgrimage route.  Koyasan is also considered to be a major stop before or after the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.  In modern times, tourists have largely replaced pilgrims.
    53.KII-KUMANO-KODO-02.jpg
  • The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by Japanese from all levels of society. Such pilgrims wear white and are known as Henro. The trails provide access to the Kumano region, an undeveloped area of Japan with clean river and waterfalls, pristine mountains and forests. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, and is considered to be the origin of Japanese spirituality.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves,  praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Thanks in part to UNESCO, Kumano Kodo networks of trails are well signposted and maintained.
    kumano-kodo-1.jpg
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Koya-san Wakayama Prefecture.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Tach Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda.
    nachi-taisha-3.jpg
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Koya-san Wakayama Prefecture.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Tach Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda.
    nachi-taisha-2.jpg
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine & Nachi Waterfall are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Koya-san Wakayama Prefecture.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Tach Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda.
    nachi-taisha-5.jpg
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Koya-san Wakayama Prefecture.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Tach Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda.
    nachi-taisha-1.jpg
  • Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine & Nachi Waterfall are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Koya-san Wakayama Prefecture.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Tach Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda.
    nachi-taisha-4.jpg
  • Henro on Kumano Kodo - The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by Japanese from all levels of society. Such pilgrims wear white and are known as Henro. The trails provide access to the Kumano region, an undeveloped area of Japan with clean river and waterfalls, pristine mountains and forests. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, and is considered to be the origin of Japanese spirituality.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves,  praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Thanks in part to UNESCO, Kumano Kodo networks of trails are well signposted and maintained.
    kumano-kodo-4.jpg
  • Henro on Kumano Kodo - The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by Japanese from all levels of society. Such pilgrims wear white and are known as Henro. The trails provide access to the Kumano region, an undeveloped area of Japan with clean river and waterfalls, pristine mountains and forests. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, and is considered to be the origin of Japanese spirituality.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves,  praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Thanks in part to UNESCO, Kumano Kodo networks of trails are well signposted and maintained.
    kumano-kodo-5.jpg
  • Henro on Kumano Kodo - The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes, trekked for centuries by Japanese from all levels of society. Such pilgrims wear white and are known as Henro. The trails provide access to the Kumano region, an undeveloped area of Japan with clean river and waterfalls, pristine mountains and forests. Kumano has been sacred since prehistoric times, and is considered to be the origin of Japanese spirituality.  Along the Kumano Kodo pilgrims walk through leafy paths deep into the mountains every year to purify themselves,  praying to deities dwelling in the trees and rocks.  Kumano is considered to be the abode of the gods by the Japanese.  Thanks in part to UNESCO, Kumano Kodo networks of trails are well signposted and maintained.
    kumano-kodo-3.jpg
  • 54. Nachi Taisha Shrine 熊野那智大社 The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine and Koyasan.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Nachi Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda. Nachi Shrine is also a part of the Western Japan 33 Temple Pilgrimage Route.
    54.KII-NACHI-SHRINE-02.jpg
  • 54. Nachi Taisha Shrine 熊野那智大社 The Kumano Kodo route connects it to Hongu Taisha Shrine, Hayatama Taisha Shrine and Koyasan.  Even today Japanese henro pilgrims trek these routes, visiting these historically important shrines and temples.  Serious henro travel to all three sites to complete their pilgrimage. Kumano Nachi Taisha is surrounded by cedar forests, a sacred camphor tree and is located next to Nachi Waterfall and Seigantoji Temple Pagoda. Nachi Shrine is also a part of the Western Japan 33 Temple Pilgrimage Route.
    54.KII-NACHI-SHRINE-01.jpg
  • 52.4 Henro 遍路 is the Japanese word for pilgrim - they are recognizable by their white clothing, sedge hats and special walking sticks with bells. Koyasan is linked to the Kii Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails and the followers of Kobo Daishi who is buried at Koyasan.
    52.4.KII-KOYASAN-04.jpg