Visiting Kumano Sanzan
by Philbert Ono Wakayama Prefecture’s triumvirate of famous attractions is Koya-san (高野山), Kumano Sanzan (熊野三山), and Kumano Kodo (熊野古道) on the Kii Peninsula, one of the most sacred areas of…
Japan Blog by Philbert Ono
by Philbert Ono Wakayama Prefecture’s triumvirate of famous attractions is Koya-san (高野山), Kumano Sanzan (熊野三山), and Kumano Kodo (熊野古道) on the Kii Peninsula, one of the most sacred areas of…
Wakayama Prefecture is most famous for Koya-san (Mt. Koya 高野山), the headquarters of the Shingon Buddhist sect founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai); the Kumano Sanzan Shinto shrine trio (熊野三山) deifying…
Wakayama Castle (和歌山城) is the symbol of the city with impressive castle buildings including the main castle tower reconstructed in October 1958. Although it’s more famous for cherry blossoms, Wakayama…