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Kumano Kodo
Australia

Kumano Kodo: Japan’s Ancient Pilgrimage Routes

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the Kumano Kodo forms part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and remains one of Japan’s most important spiritual and cultural landscapes.

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Kumano Kodo vs Camino de Santiago: Two Pilgrimages, Two Paths to Transformation

Compare the Kumano Kodo and the Camino de Santiago to understand how these two UNESCO pilgrimages offer very different paths to reflection, completion, and personal transformation.

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What Visiting All Three Kumano Kodo Shrines Meant Historically, and Why It Still Matters

Home Comforts Hiking explores the historical meaning of visiting all three Kumano Kodo Grand Shrines and why completing the pilgrimage has symbolised rebirth, renewal, and transformation for centuries.

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Why Visiting All Three Kumano Kodo Shrines Completes the Pilgrimage

Discover why the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is only complete when all three Grand Shrines - Kumano Hongū Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha are visited. Learn how Home Comforts Hiking designs journeys that honour the full pilgrimage experience.

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Self-Guided vs Fully-Guided: Which Home Comforts Hiking Experience Is Right for You?

Dreaming about walking the sacred Kumano Kodo in Japan? Read our blog to find out whether to join a Fully Guided tour or choose the freedom of a Self-Guided walk. We're here to make your dream a reality!

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