JapanKarasuma-eki35°0’13” N 135°45’49” E
26 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
JapanInari-eki34°58’1” N 135°46’16” E
27 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
We decided on a slower day today, which took in booking all of our train transport for the rest of our holiday. This took well over two hours🤪
In the cool of the late afternoon 34°C we decided toMeer informatie
JapanKiitanabe-eki33°44’6” N 135°22’52” E 28 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Today, we travelled from Kyoto to Kii-Tanabe. From here, we start the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail tomorrow morning
The predicted forecast is for 36°C and sunny 🌞
JapanTakao-yama33°49’48” N 135°38’25” E 29 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Today, we started the Kumano Kodo Trail. It was a tough day of walking with temperatures in the mid-30s and a very steep gradient.
We covered 22km in about 9 hours
JapanTakao-yama33°49’48” N 135°38’25” E 29 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
JapanTakao-yama33°49’48” N 135°38’26” E 29 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
JapanTakao-yama33°49’47” N 135°38’25” E 30 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today was another long, hot day of hiking. But once again, the scenery was beautiful.
On the last part of the hike, we were lucky enough to see an Asiatic Black Bear. It crossed the trail about 15 mtMeer informatie
JapanHongū33°50’12” N 135°46’32” E
30 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
JapanHongū33°50’12” N 135°46’32” E 31 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Today was a rest day in Hongu
It was very welcome
We visited the Kumano Hongu Taisha Otorii, the largest torii gates in Japan
From there, we went and received our dual pilgrim certificates at theMeer informatie
JapanHongū33°49’46” N 135°45’27” E
31 juli 2024, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We walked from Hongu to Yunomine via a mountain pass to our new accommodation at J Hoppers with its own private onsens
We also bathed in the World Heritage listed Tsuboyo Onsen. Recognised as one ofMeer informatie
