Activities Kumano Kodo Iseji: Binshiyama and the Magose-Toge Pass Michael Groen The Magose-Toge Pass is known for its beautiful stone path which has been maintained for multiple centuries.
11 Food Restaurant Tensui in Shingu, Wakayama Sandra Isaka Tensui offers delicious and reasonable meals in a lovely 'wa-modern' environment in the city of Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture,..
8 Culture Blood or Dew Euan Prentis Chikatsuyu offers more than an overnight stop for travellers walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha.
Accommodation Shiraraso Grand Hotel Alena Eckelmann A beautiful beach and many attractions nearby, healing onsen and hospitality at its best, Shiraraso Grand Hotel is the ideal place..
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 Christmas in Tanabe Arlene Bastion Tanabe with its warm people and interesting temples, historical streets, makes for a homey place to be in at Christmas.
Activities A Pilgrimage on the Imperial Route Euan Prentis The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route's spiritual background runs deeper than its obvious beauty.