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
Geoff Twomey
November 9, 2023
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
Geoff Twomey
November 8, 2023
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
Nikki Twomey
November 7, 2023
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
Nikki Twomey
November 7, 2023
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
Nikki Twomey
November 6, 2023
Tokyo: A blow by blow account
We’re back. It didn’t take much discussion to decide that we would start off this trip with 3 days in
Geoff Twomey
November 4, 2023
