The Nachi area of the Kii Peninsula in Japan has a long history as a place of worship. Let’s see how a waterfall, a holy tree and a Buddhist temple are part of this unique pilgrimage destination together with the Nachi Taisha, the Nachi Grand Shrine. The Nachi waterfall is among the highest in Japan …
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Kumano Kodo
The Kii Peninsula in Japan is the location of a remarkable network of old pilgrimage trails known as the Kumano Kodo. Apart from the Camino de Santiago (St. James Way) in Spain, these are the only pilgrimage routes that received World Heritage status. History of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimages The hilly area of the Kii …