Kumano Kodo blog
News, stories and advice from the trail
Hiking Japan's Ancient Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
By Cath Wallis, RAW Travel Some journeys are about landscapes, others about history – and sometimes, if you're lucky, they're about both. My daughter and I set out on Japan's Kuman…
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Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Japan is the international destination of choice for Australians right now. With heavenly hiking trails, a unique and fascinating culture, amazing food, friendly and welcoming loca…
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By Chris Kavanagh, RAW Travel If you've completed the Camino de Santiago (or a section of it) across northern Spain there's a good chance you will want to walk the Kumano Kodo on J…
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What to Expect in a Traditional Japanese Ryokan
Ryokans offer one of the best ways to experience the culture and traditions of real Japan. The older, more traditional accommodations are family-run Japanese inns, tied intrinsical…
Read the postKumano Kodo for Australians
Increasing numbers of Australians are discovering the joys of walking the Kumano Kodo and exploring the region of the rugged Kii Peninsula.…
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Kumano twinned with the Camino
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RAW Travel has sent more walkers to the Kumano Kodo than any other operator, with our own Japanese staff on the ground, hand-picked guesthouses, luggage transfers and detailed track notes.