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Vol. 24: Wakayama

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1Wakayama: Japan’s Spiritual Heartland
Wakayama is located on the Kii Peninsula, which was chosen as the 5th ranking region to travel in 2018 by Lonely Planet last year. Wakayama has a lot of attractions not to miss such as Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, great nature, and onsens.

In this month’s newsletter, we will briefly introduce Koyasan and Kumano Kodo.

Who wants to seek respite from the daily grind? Koyasan, a mountain-top UNESCO sacred site for Japanese Buddhism, is a wondrous place to go to slow down, contemplate, and re-energise. 1,200 years of history and natural beauty wait to envelop you in their calming embrace. 52 temples in Koyasan offer you accommodation called Shukubo. Staying at one of them will no doubt become an unforgettable memory of your journey.3

Are you interested in trekking or hiking on spiritual trails? To visit the Kumano region is to follow the footsteps of pilgrims from throughout the ages, and step into the spiritual heartland of Japan. The World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes allow you to experience the breathtaking beauty and mystic atmosphere of the Kii Mountains. You will also find rural villages and meet locals that warmly welcome you while walking the trails.

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https://visitwakayama.jp/

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