Area Tanabe If you are a serious Aikido buff, you will have heard of Tanabe. This little town on the shores of the Pacific Ocean on the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula is the birthplace of the founder..
Activities Kamikura Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kamikura Shrine is described as one of the oldest sacred places in the Kumano area, even pre-dating Hayatama Taisha, the Kuman..
Culture Mt. Koya and the Great Teacher Alena Eckelmann Follow Buddhist pilgrims to Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum on Mt. Koya for a breeze of enlightenment
Culture Koyasan: Heart of Shingon Buddhism Allison Morris If you’re planning a trip to the Kansai area and love Japanese culture and religious history, Koyasan needs to make its way on..
10 Culture The Secret Garden of Koya San Bonson Lam Mount Koya or Koya san is one of the most revered mountain retreats in Japan. If you are here on a weekday, you can stroll the quiet..
15 Activities Kumano River Boots Tour Virginia Gonzalez For centuries, part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage took place on the Kumano River. Now this river route has been revived for visitors..