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Japan’s Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Trails in the Kii Mountain Range

Deep within the mist-shrouded peaks of the Kii Peninsula in Japan lies a realm where the earthly and divine converge. This UNESCO World Heritage site, encompassing the verdant regions of Nara, Wakayama, and Mie, is home to a profound spiritual heritage. For over 1,200 years, the rugged mountains of Kumano and Koyasan have witnessed a unique fusion of Shinto's nature-worshipping roots and the contemplative practices of Buddhism.

 

Explore a landscape where moss-covered stones and towering cedars whisper

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