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Day 6 - Kumano Kodo - Final shrines
In 2004 Kumano Kodo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and quickly became a sought-after destination since it was one of the only two pilgrimage paths designated as such. Kumano Kodo is not a single path...
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Day 5: Kumano Kodo- Hardest Day- Koguchi to Grand Shrine Nachi Taisha
This was one of the hardest hikes I have done. I have done higher elevations and longer mileage than this BUT the terrain was never flat on this one. It was all boulders most of the way with very steep...
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Kumano Kodo - Dual Pilgrim Program. A day of gratitude.
Ever heard of the Dual Pilgrim program? Not many have, I did not know much about it either until I learned about Kumano Kodo. The Dual Pilgrim program originated in 2015 when officials in Spain...
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Day 4 : Kumano Kodo - Chikatsuyu to Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand shrine
16 miles of adventure, with just enough uphill to make you question your life choices ;-). I mentioned in my previous post that my accommodation in Chikatsuyu village was a bit off-trail. That’s...
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