JapanKarasuma-eki35°0’13” N 135°45’49” E
July 26, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
JapanInari-eki34°58’1” N 135°46’16” E
JapanKiitanabe-eki33°44’6” N 135°22’52” E July 28, 2024 in 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 July 29, 2024 in 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 JapanTakao-yama33°49’48” N 135°38’26” E July 29, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
JapanTakao-yama33°49’47” N 135°38’25” E July 30, 2024 in 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 mtRead more
JapanHongū33°50’12” N 135°46’32” E
July 30, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
JapanHongū33°50’12” N 135°46’32” E July 31, 2024 in 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 theRead more
JapanHongū33°49’46” N 135°45’27” E
July 31, 2024 in 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 ofRead more
