{"id":90013,"date":"2016-10-11T12:08:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T10:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/inspiratie-reis\/hiking-trip-pilgrim-routes\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T13:44:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T11:44:23","slug":"hiking-trip-pilgrim-routes","status":"publish","type":"inspiratie_reizen","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/asia\/tours\/hiking-trip-pilgrim-routes","title":{"rendered":"Hiking trip pilgrim routes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walking tour through beautiful nature<\/h2>\n

As soon as the ferry leaves the island of Honshu<\/strong> and you feel the sea breeze, the journey takes in through rural Japan<\/strong>. The tranquility of nature is never far away, and time and again the sea…<\/p>\n

The island of Shikoku<\/strong> and the Wakayama district<\/strong>have been important destinations for pilgrims for over a thousand years. Dressed in white, with a konische straw hat and a wooden staff, they follow the route of the 88 Temples<\/strong> or the Kumano Kodo Trail.<\/strong> You regularly follow in the footsteps of these pilgrims, and gradually you will be initiated into Japanese culture and deep-rooted customs.<\/p>\n

The focus of this trip is the Nakahechi route<\/strong> of the Kumano Kodo Trail. During your stay in a temple in Koyasan<\/strong> \u2013 the spiritual center of Kumano Kodo \u2013 body and mind will have the opportunity to recharge. For five days you will traverse mossy forests and valleys where streams find a way down. From the steps you look out over misty hilltops and \u2013 on the last day \u2013 the Pacific Ocean.<\/strong> Along the way, you’ll pass many shrines, where pilgrims stop and make sacrifices. One of the main shrines is Nachi Taisha Shrine,<\/strong>also the end point of your walk.<\/p>\n

How different is life around Mount Fuji<\/strong>! From a lovely hotel you can discover this beautiful environment in all sorts of ways. You choose whether the emphasis is on exercise or relaxation.<\/p>\n

Tips & tops of Hiking Trip Pilgrim Routes:<\/h4>\n
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  • You travel mostly independently, but where it is convenient you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide. In addition, you can always find all the necessary information in a special app, ranging from maps to restaurants and even menus that have been translated into English.<\/li>\n
  • Cultural introduction in Kyoto<\/strong>, during a tea ceremony and a walk through a historic city district.<\/li>\n
  • Lovers of modern art can enjoy Naoshima<\/strong>. Consider staying here for an extra day!<\/li>\n
  • During the first week you set the pace yourself. There are many hiking opportunities, but also cultural options such as the open air museum Shikoku Village.<\/strong> Here you wander around in the Edo and Meiji era.<\/li>\n
  • During the temple stay in Koyasan<\/strong> you can attend the morning prayer. A cathartic experience, set in a prayer room lit by candles and lanterns.<\/li>\n
  • At the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Centre you will learn about the history of the route and get practical information. Are you ready?<\/li>\n
  • The total distance you walk during the Kumano Kodo walk is 66 kilometers. The paths are of varying quality, the terrain is accidentd. You can use the baggage service.<\/li>\n
  • During this tour you will spend the night in authentic ryokans and a minshuku (family hotel). Extremely welcoming but with limited facilities, in keeping with the tradition of the pilgrimage. An onsen is always present, and it is a pleasure to relax in the warm water after a good trip.<\/li>\n
  • There are mainly Japanese dishes on the menu, and you get a bento lunchbox for the next stage.<\/li>\n
  • After the Iwagami Pass<\/strong>, make the little detour to see the stone statue of Jagata Jizo<\/strong>. He watches over children and travelers, and protects them from weakness and fatigue.<\/li>\n
  • Before you travel to Hakone<\/strong>, stay a night in a ryokan on a small island. From the warm outdoor pool you look out over the bay of Katsuura.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • In the area around Mount Fuji you are back in the world of benevolent comfort and endless options for excursions: a boat trip onLake Ashinoko<\/strong>, visit to one of the many museums, or wonderful walks for example through Okinawa Nature Park<\/strong>, with afterwards lunch in Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station.<\/li>\n
  • Pilgrims climbing the sacred mountain have already had a long journey when they arrive at this 5th Station<\/strong>. From July to mid-September you can join here, and undertake the climb to the top of the Fuji-san. It is a difficult journey, but also the completion of your journey along pilgrimage routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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