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The Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes on Japan’s Kii Peninsula in Wakayama and neighboring prefectures, linking forested mountain passes, shrine towns, and sacred sites that have drawn emperors, monks, and ordinary pilgrims for more than a thousand years. Its defining character is a rare mix of spiritual heritage, deep cedar forests, remote village life, and hard-earned scenery, with walks that range from gentle cultural strolls to multi-day mountain treks. The classic draw is the Kumano Sanzan, the three great shrines of Kumano, reached by trails that feel shaped by ritual rather than tourism. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when temperatures are comfortable for hiking and the mountains are at their most vivid; late autumn also brings striking foliage, while early summer can be lush but rainy.
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