Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail Day 1: Hotel Kiri-no-sato in Takahara, Japan
I announced, Two sweaty Americans are here and staggered into the glare of a television video crew in Hotel Kiri-no-sato. Owner John translated for the Japanese-speaking crew who probably thought we were insane. But who knows. Perhaps our moment of glory isn't on the cutting room floor.
Who would expect such a nice place in small Takahara?
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Part 1 Japan: Osaka, Kyoto, Tanabe, Kumano Kodo
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail Day 2: Takahara to Chikatsuyu, Japan
We asked a worker at Hotel Kiri-no-Sato in Takahara if he would be willing to drive us a short distance to the trail, knocking several hours off from today's journey. It wasn't the walking distance but a steep decline on the trail that would play havoc on my bony knees.
Chikatsuyu is a small village located halfway between Takijiri and the Hong Grand Shrine. And you can't ask for nicer people or better food than at Ryokan Tsukinoya.
Explore Japan - Kumano Kodo Trail
Story Title: The Kumano Kodo Trail
Episode: 6
Broadcast Date: 25th January 2014
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane & Kim Syrus
Walk the ancient Kumano Kodo Trail to experience the unique cultural landscape of Kumano's spiritual countryside.
Staying at a Japanese Minshuku Guesthouse: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
Staying at a Japanese Minshuku is an immersive experience when walking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. This video outlines the main features of a minshuku stay including the architecture features, facilities, and manners to follow. Kumano Kodo: How-to Series.
The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route
The Kii Peninsula points south away from Kyoto and Osaka and is one of the most remote and mystical areas of Japan, despite its proximity to these great cities. Long a place of pilgrimage, the Kii Peninsula is the site of the three Grand Shrines of Kumano (Kumano Sanzan).
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail through Japan
The Kumano Kodo is one of the world's lesser known pilgrimage routes, but one of the most spectacular. Walking in Japan is a unique way to truly experience the culture of the country and its people.
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Shot for every time I complain + Japanese style Inns | Kumano Kodo Ep 4
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I feel like this vlog really shows how hard this track is. The truth, real and raw footage. I’m tired and watching this back I feel like I’m speaking monotone most of the time lol. So much sweat, few tears, not much optimism at all either ???? The Forrest has got to us! The inns we’ve been staying in are lovely so far, I’m grateful to experience different accommodation every day. Still would recommend it.. just not to anyone who doesn’t like Forrest or strenuous exercise OR being pushed, forced, booted out of your comfort zone.
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The Kumano Kodo
Takijiri oji to Takahara , Takahara to Nonaka , bus to Hongu Taisha
Typhoon broke trail,Yunomine, Kyoto
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail Day 3: Fantastic Yunomine Onsen Ryokan
Yunomine Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring villages in Japan and our ryokan had fantastic outdoor baths. Huge rooms with western toilets. And a many course and extremely yummy dinner was served in the privacy of our room.
In Hindsight is 20/20, we should have spent another day here, just relaxing.
The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail with Giaan Rooney
Giaan Rooney treks the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail in Wakayama prefecture, Japan, filled with ancient shrines, temples, breathtaking nature and traditional Japanese culture along the way.
The Kumano Kodo Trail is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Listed pilgrimage walks.This Mystical area encompasses spiritual Koyasan and the Kumano Sanzan, the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano which are Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. Join Olympian and television personality, Giaan Rooney, as she walks in the footsteps of pilgrims past and present.
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How to Ride a Public Bus: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
It is easy to ride a Japanese public bus, it is just a matter to know the system. With this video the process is outlined during a bus ride from the Kii-Tanabe station to the Takijiri bus stop. Kumano Kodo: How-to Series.
The Madness Begins | Kumano Kodo Family Hiking Trip - Day 1 (Tanabe to Chikatsuyu)
This was the holiday of a lifetime. A potential recipe for disaster or greatness, which would it be?
My parents got divorced when I was 10 so how will everyone get on doing this challenging trek through the mountains of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.
Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi pilgrimage trail (May 14-16, 2019)
On day 1, still suffering a bit from jet lag, we had no problem waking up prior to 5 am in Kii-Tanabe. We ate breakfast as quietly as possible so as not to wake the young English couple, Tim and Katie, who were sleeping in the adjacent room. We caught the 6.25 am bus to Takijiri-oji and were joined in departing the bus at Takijiri-oji by Michelle, from Australia, after paying our 970 yen fare. The current exchange rate is approximately 110 yen/1 US$. The “tourist buses” in Japan aren't cheap. We were the only people who departed the bus at this stop. Michelle might have stayed on the bus if it wasn't for us. I only knew to get off because I was following our route on my phone. The driver, Patsy said, did say Takijiri, but I never heard her. The stop wasn't signed and Patsy didn't want to press the bell because she figured everyone would be getting off here. I thought so too, but I pressed the bell just to be safe. Good thing too, as everyone else was taking the bus all the way to Hongu Taisha. Had I not pressed the bell we'd presumably have kept on going. We stamped our credentials (pilgrim passports) at the start of the trail and were soon joined by Michelle who'd stopped at Takijiri to get a cup of tea. At one of the oji (shrines) I was surprised to see her stamping her Australian passport. Didn't you get a credential? I asked her. She really thought she was supposed to stamp her regular passport. It began to rain around 10 am, very lightly at first, but the intensity increased as the day wore on. We stopped at a Michi-no-Eki store for a bite to eat and made it to our Ryokan for the night, Sakura-no-Sono in Chikatsuyu, at 2 pm in the pouring rain. 20,800 yen for the night including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even though it was early afternoon we were really glad to be able to escape the rain. After showering our hostess showed us how to dress in a Yukata and this is the garment we wore to dinner. Patsy had to explain to me how to use the shower as I'd never come across one like it before. We were meant to shower directly onto the bathroom floor. At dinner we were joined by an Australian couple and a young Canadian guy who were also staying here, in the annex. It was a very pleasant evening to end our first day on the Kumano-Kodo. Outside it was pouring rain when we made our way back from the annex to the house.
On the morning of day 2 we were presented with a bento (lunch) box and led by our host to a nearby cafe where we “enjoyed” the smallest breakfast ever. We walked from Chikatsuyu to Yunomine Onsen via the Akagi-goe route, at first bypassing, then later crossing, a tornado-damaged section of the trail. At Hosshinmon-oji Michelle continued to Hongu Taisha. We, however, set off for the Akagi-goe route that led directly to Yunomine onsen where we were going to spend the next 3 nights at the J-Hoppers hostel. J-Hoppers cost a more reasonable 7,860 yen per night and included cooked rice, tea, and drip-coffee. We brought 3 dehydrated dinners with us, not knowing what food we might be able to purchase at Yunomine onsen. We wouldn't have starved although the food selection wasn't great. The small store across the street from the Tsubo-yu onsen had a selection of snacks, bananas and yogurt that were reasonably priced. J-Hoppers also had a selection of food items.
On day 3 we made a 13 mile, with 3,150' gain, loop, reversing the Akagi-goe route as far as Hosshinmon-oji. From there we made our way to Hongu Taisha along the busiest section of trail. Many people evidently walk only the section of trail between Hosshinmon-oji and Hongu Taisha in order to earn their Kumano-Kodo stamp. We ran into an REI tour group which, if we were to have joined, would have cost us $14,000 for 11 days (excluding airfare). We wouldn't have had nearly as much exercise either. They were walking less than 5 miles, and climbing less than a thousand feet, per day. To be members of a guided tour group in Japan a couple can expect to pay approximately $1,300 per day, $500 per day for a self-guided tour organized by a travel company, or $250 per day for a self-guided, self-organized tour. After spending some time at Hongu Taisha we made our way back to Yunomine Onsen via the Dainichi-goe route that was really steep, both on the ascent and on the descent.
At Hongu Taisha we stamped our credentials with the Kumano-Kodo completion stamp. This works on the honor system as it's self-serve and no one actually checks whether or not you've done one of the qualifying routes, of which there are several. (1) Walk from Takijiri-oji all the way to Hongu Taisha, which is what we did, (2) walk from Nachi Taisha to Hongu Taisha, (3) walk from Koyasan to Hongu Taisha, which is what we'll be doing next, or (4) the physically easiest is to walk from Hossinmon-oji to Hongu Taisha and also pay a visit to Nachi Taisha and Hayatama Taisha.
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Journeys in Japan - Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
English-speaking reporters travel around Japan, meeting the people, exploring the local culture, and offering travel hints rarely found in normal guidebooks.
Japan Vlog (For Steve) Pt 2: Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
In this episode I cast away my friendship with Mark to do some solo hiking. I experience the difficulties of the land and find myself face to face an uphill climb. I have added background music for an easier watching experience. Please do your best to enjoy.
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旅の星 Tabinohoshi 「世界遺産 熊野古道 中辺路」 Kumano Kodo, Japan vol.2
☆Narration: 日本語
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★旅之星 世界遗产 熊野古道 中边路
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★旅之星 世界遺產 熊野古道 中邊路
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世界遺産 熊野古道 中辺路。
今回は、滝尻王子から高原霧の里までの約４kmを旅します。
大自然、熊野の神秘を感じてください。
Nakahechi Kumano Kodo World Heritage
Takahara Kirinosato from Takijiri-oji
Nakahechi-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
Nakahechi Kumano Kodo World Heritage
This film introduces the great outdoors and spirituality you
encounter crossing the roughly 4 km from Takijirioji to Takahara Kirinosato.
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