Japan
Kumano Kodo – Day 3 : Yunamine-Onsen to KiiKatsuura
Our plan for today is to take the 8:31 bus to Michi-no-Eki and take a flat bottom wooden boat down the Kumano-gawa River just as
Kumano Kodo – Day 2: Hosshimon-oji to Yunomine-oji
Three legged crows caw harshly across the tree tops, intruding on our little doze. Chaise lounges, constructed from rough hewn logs are spread amongst the
Kumano Kodo – Day 1: Kuyosan to Kuwayu Onsen
The road sweeps through the mountains, our bus driver confidently negotiating the switchbacks like a master. Lesser mortals, driving a sedan, would shrivel as the
Okunoin, Kyosan : The Temple at the End 🇯🇵
“There are no dead in Okunoin, but only waiting spirits.” Spending a night on Mount Koya is filled with many beautiful must-see sights but none
Wakayama, Japan’s Kingdom of Fruit 🏯
After a quick change-over in Shin-Osaka, we took a panda-themed train to Wakayama. Across the platform, ready to depart was an African wildlife themed train.
The Cat in the (Station Master’s) Hat 🐈
Most people travel to Wakayama because it is the gateway to Mt Koya and the origins of Shingon Buddhism. Many come to taste the world
