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...
Shopping A Stroll through Kuroe Alena Eckelmann Kishu Shikki, or Kishu lacquerware, is well-known in Japan. It is produced in Kuroe Town, Wakayama Prefecture. There are many...
Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
Culture A Visit to Koyasan: Kongobuji Su Stori Kongobuji on Mount Koya: Headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, and a truly amazing place
Activities Tankaku Castle: Shingu Castle Ruins Allison Morris The perfect spot for a spring picnic, the castle ruins in Shingu (Tankaku Castle 丹鶴城) is an easily doable stop during a da...
Culture Shingu's Jofuku Memorial Park Allison Morris If you’re visiting Shingu – especially via train – there’s no excuse to not stop by Jofuku Park as it’s across the street fro...
Transportation Kishigawa Line Mary Kawai Cats work as Super Station Masters at two stations along Wakayama Prefecture's Kishigawa Line.
Culture Hongu Taisha Spring Festival 2027 Alena Eckelmann Festivals to honor the Kumano Deities and the tradition of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage are an inherent part of the annual cale...
Culture Saito Goma Fire Ceremony in Hongu Alena Eckelmann Yamabushi perform a fire ceremony at the Kumano Hongu Taisha Spring Festival in April each year
Activities Touring Dorokyo Gorge by Hovercraft (currently Suspended Because of Corona) Alena Eckelmann Hovercraft trip to the emerald-green waters in Doro Gorge, Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
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.
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 Kuma...
