Several years ago, I traversed the Kumano Kodo trail on my own spiritual quest, after having walked snippets of the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) in Portugal and the Via Francigena in Tuscany.

Barbara Noe explores the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, where Kyoto's ancient emperors once prayed to deities in the trees and rocks. By Barbara Noe 18 March 2010 • 12:20am ...

Buddhist monks and other religious pilgrims have walked the roads of the Kumano Kodo for over 1,000 years to reach some of Japan’s most sacred shrines and temples. Also known as the Kumano Old Road, ...

The Kumano Kodo, a sacred route for over 1,000 years, is an antidote to that. It is likely to remain so, not least because the amount of accommodation is deliberately kept limited.

The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage takes you to three Grand Shrines: Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha and Kumano Hongu Taisha. Here are some images of the scenic trail.

The Tanabe City Gourmet Map lists an array of eateries to satisfy the palate of every epicure, from carnivores (Kumano beef so tender it melts in your mouth), pescitarians (whitebait sardines ...

Several years ago, I traversed the Kumano Kodo trail on my own spiritual quest, after having walked snippets of the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) in Portugal and the Via Francigena in Tuscany.

The Kumano Kodo, a sacred route for over 1,000 years, is an antidote to that. It is likely to remain so, not least because the amount of accommodation is deliberately kept limited.