A guidebook to walking Japan's UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, covering the Nakahechi, Choishimichi/Koyasan and Kohechi routes, as well as a Hongu loop and highlights of the Iseji route. Since many of the trails involve steep ascents and descents, a moderate level of fitness is required.
Routes vary from 5 to 64km (3-40 miles). Some can be enjoyed in a single day or half-day, whereas the Nakahechi and Kohechi routes lend themselves to a 4-day mini-trek.
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GPX files available to download
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1:50,000 mapping plus larger-scale maps for key towns and the main shrines
- Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and refreshments
- Advice on planning and preparation
- Fascinating insights into Japanese culture and spirituality
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Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Editions-Typ
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
5 overview maps, 12 route maps, 23 town maps, 12 route elevation profiles
Maße
Höhe: 170 mm
Breite: 118 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-78631-242-6 (9781786312426)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Originally from Melbourne, after graduating from university, Kat moved to Japan. Working as an adventure tour guide in Japan helped Kat develop her skills to seek out the local hotspots and also develop a love for hiking. and #039;A wise man climbs Mt Fuji, a fool climbs it twice and #039; is a popular Japanese saying, so Kat climbed it 7 times. From Japan to Canada to London, she quit her office job in 2013 to walk the Camino de Santiago and has never looked back. She completed seven Caminos and walked over 10,000km in Spain, Portugal, England, Italy, Japan and America, including the 4240km Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.
Sadly Kat and #039;s life was cut short in early 2020. She is fondly remembered for her meticulous work, inspiration and energy.
Overview maps
Map key
Route summary tables
Introduction
History
Japanese spirituality
The pilgrimage trails
Dual Pilgrim status
Wildlife
Group travel or independent?
Getting there
Getting around
When to go
Accommodation
Food and drink
Money
Post, phones and internet
Language
Cultural etiquette
Hiking in Japan
What to take
Luggage transfers
Waymarking
Maps and GPS
Staying healthy and safe
Using this guide
The three grand shrines and Koyasan
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Koyasan
Hongu and surrounding area
Route 1 Hongu loop walk (including Dainichi-goe and Akagi-goe)
Nakahechi ???
Route 2 Nakahechi route
Stage 1 Takijiri to Nonaka
Stage 2 Nonaka to Kumano Hongu Taisha
Stage 3 Kogumotori-goe route: Ukegawa to Koguchi
Stage 4 Ogumotori-goe route: Koguchi to Kumano Nachi Taisha
Koyasan ??? - Choishimichi ???
Route 3 Choishimichi route
Kohechi ???
Route 4 Kohechi route
Stage 1 Koyasan to Omata
Stage 2 Omata to Miura-guchi
Stage 3 Miura-guchi to Yanagimoto-bashi suspension bridge
Stage 4 Yanagimoto-bashi suspension bridge to Kumano Hongu Taisha
Iseji highlights ???
Route 5 Magose-toge Pass
Route 6 Matsumoto-toge Pass
Appendix A Facilities tables
Appendix B Glossary
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Further reading
