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[Wakayama] World Heritage KumanoKodo Walking Tour
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- Overview
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- * Daimon-zaka is an impressive cobblestone staircase slope which runs from the base of the valley to Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple and Nachi waterfall. It is lined with centuries-old Japanese cedars (cryptomeria), cypress, camphor trees and bamboo groves. Daimon-zaka means “large gate slope” referring to a gate that once stood nearby. This is an excellent short walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route
- * The actual stone staircase is about 600 meters long with 267 stairs. At the base of the slope is the impressive Meitosugi – “husband and wife cedar trees
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- * At the top of Daimon-zaka, you can continue upstairs another 20 minutes to the shrine complex area and visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-Ji Temple. It is probably best to climb the stairs to the shrine grounds first and then walk down beside the pagoda to the falls
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- What to expect
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* Walking the ancient Kumano Kodo is a fantastic way to experience the unique cultural landscape of Kumano spiritual countryside. * Join our tour, Private guide will walk around Kumano Kodo with you.
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