Traditional torii gates along the forested Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail in Japan

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Route East Asia

Kumano Kodō

A network of ancient pilgrimage trails through the mountainous Kii Peninsula of Japan, connecting three grand shrines sacred to both Shinto and Buddhist...

Countries

Japan

Distance

160 km

Duration

7 days

Difficulty

challenging

Historical Origins

The Journey

Associated traditions: Buddhism

Significant Places Along the Way

Modern Pilgrimage Experiences

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