Topoguide of the Cicerone publisher who covers the Kii Peninsula south of Osaka.

Description provided by the publisher:

Guidebook to Japan's Kumano Kodo, a Series of UNESCO-List of Pilgrimage Routes That Crisscross The Mountainous Kii Peninsula, South of Osaka. Cornned on Three Shinto-Buddhist Shrines Known As The Kumano Sanzan, The Ancient Trails Blend Great Hiking and Exceptional Natural Beauty With A Unique Insight Into Japan's Rich History, Culture and Spirituality.

The Guide Covers The 64km Nakahechi and 63km Kohechi Trails in Full, As Well AS The ChoisiMichi Route to Koyasan (20km), The Hongu Loop (17km) and Highlights of the Iseji Trail. IT CAN BE Used to Plan and UNDERTAKE AN INDEPENDENT TREK OR TO ENRICH AN ORGANIED TOUR.

Clear Route Description and Mapping is accomplishment by comprehensive Details of Accommodation and Facilities, as well as notes on local points of interest and inspirational Color Photography. You'll Find a Wealth of Practical Information To Help with Planisphere, Covering Transport, Climate, Accommodation, Budgeting, Equipment and Safety, As Well As Fascinating Background Information On History, Religion and Wildlife. THERE IS ALSO A JAPANESE GLOSSARY AND HELPFUL ADVICE ON JAPANESE CUSTOMS AND LABEL.

THE KUMANO KODO OFFERS A DIFFERENT VIEW OF JAPAN: FAR REMOVED FROM THE MODERN CITIES, THIS HIDDEN VALLEYS, Waterfalls, Traditional Villages, Moss-Covered Stone Deities and Tranquil Oji Shrines. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE HOT-SPRING BATHING AND TO SAMPLE LOCAL KITCHEN AS YOU FOLLOW IN THE FOOTESTEPS OF EMPERORS, SAMURAI, PRIESTS AND ASCETICS TRANSATIONAL TRANSITIONAL FLAGSTONE PATHS AND FOREST TRESS.