Culture Kumano Kodo in Mie Lily The Magose-toge Pass is part of the Kumano Kodo in Owase City, Mie Prefecture and consists of 6 roads. As a part of the Sacre...
Activities Hiking on the Kumano Kodo Sandro Bernardinello Walking the Kumano Kodo is a great way to experience rural Japan and to enjoy its stunning nature. The hiking from Yunomine O...
Activities Kayaking in Kumano's Rivers Virginia Gonzalez Kumano's rivers, because of their clear and calm waters, are a perfect spot for water sports; for instance, kayaking.
Culture Nachi Taisha - Kumano Kodo Katherine Moore Nachi Taisha with its waterfall and pagoda is one of the 3 sacred shrines of Kumano in the Kii Mountains - and probably the m...
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 th...
Activities Authentic Wakayama José Manuel Zardain Getting lost in Wakayama can reveal some interesting and not so known places that will reward you with amazing food and great...
Culture Yuasa and Kushimoto Town Róisín Finnerty Going down to the southernmost tip of Honshu island, you can discover the delightful towns of Kushimoto and Yuasa. Boasting t...
Koyasan: Random Impressions Nicole Bauer It is the religious center of Shingon Buddhism in Japan and you can actually feel it throughout the whole valley. I highly re...
Culture Tea Harvest in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Living in a village near Hongu on the the Kumano Kodo trail, I have watched my neighbors pick tea leaves from the tea bushes ...
Activities Shirahama Beach Ash Shirahama Beach boasts white sand imported from Australia and a pleasant blue expanse of water perfect for swimming in.
Accommodation Meeting the Monks of Koya-San Lauren Jade Hill Find out what it's like to stay with the monks in one of Koya-San's Shukubo, and explore this beautiful mountainous region.
Accommodation Kiri-no-Sato Lodge Alena Eckelmann Kiri-no-Sato is a mountain-top lodge offering a splendid view, organic food for dinner and breakfast, and a soak in hot water...
