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Other Courses in and around Tanabe: Haya-ōji to Tōkei Shrine
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Other Courses in and around Tanabe. Haya-ōji to Tōkei Shrine. Enjoy learning about the history of Tanabe in its position as a major city along the Kumano Kodō. Tanabe City has more ōjis (shrines and monuments dedicated to various gods) within its city limits than any other area of the pilgrimage trail. Visit Tōkei Shrine, a major shrine of the Gongen type shrines. Guiding fees and Contact Information.
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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Deciphering a Japanese hiking map
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Deciphering a Japanese hiking map. You don't need to read Japanese to be able to decipher a hiking map. However, if you decide to go on a hike on your own, ask for help from Japanese friends or staff at information booths. There are many parts of the Kumano Kodo which are somewhat unclear as to where the paths may be going. Look at the following map and study how to use it. The Legend (8) has been translated into English to give you an idea of map marking. Click on the map below to enlarge it. This shows...
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Other Courses in and around Tanabe: From Minakata Kumagusu Museum to Tenjizaki
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Other Courses in and around Tanabe. From Minakata Kumagusu Museum to Tenjizaki. Minakata Kumagusu was a botanist, folklorist, and envirnomentalist as well doing his main work as a scientist studying mosses and funguses. He left a wealth of materials from his research. . A new modern approach with interactive exhibits as well at Kumagusu's study area dating from the Meiji era await visitors to Tanabe's newest museum, Minakata Kumagusu Archives. Tenjinzaki (Cape Tenjin) is located.
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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2013.04
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Tanabe - Gateway to Kumano (Part 1). Tanabe is a wonderful base to begin your exploration of the Kumano region. . 160;There are several towns and cities in Japan called Tanabe. It is easy to go to a different location instead of going to Kii-Tanabe. . The Kii Peninsula is the location of Tanabe of Kumano Kodo fame. It is located south east of Osaka at the southern most point of Honshu Island, the main island of Japan. Kii is also the old name for the area before. Hiking Through the Seasons.
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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Robbers deface and steal statue's head
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Robbers deface and steal statue's head. Kiiminpo newspaper photo June 20, 2008. On June 20, 2008, citizens of Tanabe City learned of the defacing of the statue known as “Hashiori Pass Gyubadoji.” The Chinese characters for Gyubadoji can be separated into the parts – Gyu. Meaning cow, ba. Meaning horse, and doji. The statue was defaced with the head of Kazan-in, a retired emperor from the 10th century, being taken. Robbers deface and steal statues head. Along the pilgrimage route. Five Routes to Kumano.
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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2013.05
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Deciphering a Japanese hiking map. You dont need to read Japanese to be able to decipher a hiking map. However, if you decide to go on a hike on your own, ask for help from Japanese friends or staff at information booths. There are many parts of the Kumano Kodo which are somewhat unclear as to where the paths may be going. Look at the following map and study how to use it. The Legend (8) has been translated into English to give you an idea of map marking. Click on the map below to enlarge it.
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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Kumano Sanzan
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The Kumano Sanzan encompasses the entire region on the southern tip of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. It is a mountainous area with deep valleys and rugged mountains. While most of the region is covered with virgins stands of broad leaf evergreens, areas here have been settled since time began in these islands of Japan. The Kumano Sanzan is in the middle of the five pilgrimage. Have been sacred areas in. Pilgrimage routes became well established in the Heian era. Five routes to Kumano.
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Ohechi Courses: Tondazaka
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The start of the Tondazaka section begins from Sodo Temple ( Sodoji. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Ohechi Courses: Nagaizaka
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