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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Deciphering a Japanese hiking map

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Deciphering a Japanese hiking map. You don't need to read Japanese to be able to decipher a hiking map. However, if you decide to go on a hike on your own, ask for help from Japanese friends or staff at information booths. There are many parts of the Kumano Kodo which are somewhat unclear as to where the paths may be going. Look at the following map and study how to use it. The Legend (8) has been translated into English to give you an idea of map marking. Click on the map below to enlarge it. This shows...

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2013.04

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Tanabe - Gateway to Kumano (Part 1). Tanabe is a wonderful base to begin your exploration of the Kumano region.  . 160;There are several towns and cities in Japan called Tanabe.  It is easy to go to a different location instead of going to Kii-Tanabe.  . The Kii Peninsula is the location of Tanabe of  Kumano Kodo fame.  It is located south east of Osaka at the southern most point of Honshu Island, the main island of Japan. Kii is also the old name for the area before. Hiking Through the Seasons.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Kumano Sanzan

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The Kumano Sanzan encompasses the entire region on the southern tip of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. It is a mountainous area with deep valleys and rugged mountains. While most of the region is covered with virgins stands of broad leaf evergreens, areas here have been settled since time began in these islands of Japan. The Kumano Sanzan is in the middle of the five pilgrimage. Have been sacred areas in. Pilgrimage routes became well established in the Heian era. Five routes to Kumano.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Robbers deface and steal statue's head

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Robbers deface and steal statue's head. Kiiminpo newspaper photo June 20, 2008. On June 20, 2008, citizens of Tanabe City learned of the defacing of the statue known as “Hashiori Pass Gyubadoji.” The Chinese characters for Gyubadoji can be separated into the parts – Gyu. Meaning cow, ba. Meaning horse, and doji. The statue was defaced with the head of Kazan-in, a retired emperor from the 10th century, being taken. Robbers deface and steal statues head. Along the pilgrimage route. Five Routes to Kumano.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2013.05

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Deciphering a Japanese hiking map. You dont need to read Japanese to be able to decipher a hiking map. However, if you decide to go on a hike on your own, ask for help from Japanese friends or staff at information booths. There are many parts of the Kumano Kodo which are somewhat unclear as to where the paths may be going. Look at the following map and study how to use it. The Legend (8) has been translated into English to give you an idea of map marking. Click on the map below to enlarge it.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Hiking Through the Seasons

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Hiking Through the Seasons. Hiking Through the Seasons. Tanabe - Gateway to Kumano (Part 1). Along the pilgrimage route. Current Time - Tanabe, Japan. Check local weather forecast. Five Routes to Kumano. Link to Frank Smitha's website. The ojis start in downtown Osaka and are located at regular intervals along the . kilometer route to Nachi Taisha. See a list of all the oji and the local areas. How to read a guide map written in Japanese. Simple template. Powered by Blogger.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2008.06

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Robbers deface and steal statue's head. Kiiminpo newspaper photo June 20, 2008. On June 20, 2008, citizens of Tanabe City learned of the defacing of the statue known as “Hashiori Pass Gyubadoji.” The Chinese characters for Gyubadoji can be separated into the parts – Gyu. Meaning cow, ba. Meaning horse, and doji. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Robbers deface and steal statues head. Along the pilgrimage route. Current Time - Tanabe, Japan. Check local weather forecast. Five Routes to Kumano.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: 2009.07

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World Heritage Center Opens. Kumano Kodo finally has a new World Heritage Center. Its a beautiful building, and it has a natural simplicity which is in harmony with its surroundings. On July 3, 2009, the new facility was opened in. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). World Heritage Center Opens. Along the pilgrimage route. Current Time - Tanabe, Japan. Check local weather forecast. Five Routes to Kumano. Link to Frank Smitha's website. How to read a guide map written in Japanese.

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: World Heritage Center Opens

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World Heritage Center Opens. Kumano Kodo finally has a new World Heritage Center. It's a beautiful building, and it has a natural simplicity which is in harmony with its surroundings. On July 3, 2009, the new facility was opened in. Hongu-cho in the city of Tanabe. It is located near Kumano Hongu Taisha grand shrine. The facility consists of two one-story buildings separated by an open space. It has simple lines and is made of unadorned wood. Of the facilities is pleasing and soothing to the spirit. ...

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KumanoKodo - World Heritage: Tanabe - Gateway to Kumano (Part 1)

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Tanabe - Gateway to Kumano (Part 1). Tanabe is a wonderful base to begin your exploration of the Kumano region. There are several towns and cities in Japan called Tanabe. It is easy to go to a different location instead of going to Kii-Tanabe. The Kii Peninsula is the location of Tanabe of Kumano Kodo fame. It is located south east of Osaka at the southern most point of Honshu Island, the main island of Japan. Kii is also the old name for the area before. There are 80,117 people in 35,714 households in t...