Pilgrim way
Kumano Kodo - Kohechi
Japan · 72 km · ≈ 3–4 days
A tough mountain pilgrim path of about 72 km between the Buddhist centre of Kōyasan and the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine in Japan's Kii Peninsula.
Long-distance hiking trails in Japan
The atlas has 4 trails that cross Japan, from 36 km to 1,200 km. Each comes with its length, days on foot, best months and a link to the official site.
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Kumano Kodo - Nakahechi
Japan · 36 km · ≈ 1–2 days
The main Kumano Kodo pilgrim route in Japan's Kii Peninsula, from Takijiri to the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, usually walked in two to four days.
Historic route
Nakasendō
Japan · 534 km · ≈ 21–27 days
The old highway between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo), about 534 km with 69 post towns, partly preserved as a walking trail at Magome and Tsumago.
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Shikoku Pilgrimage
Japan · 1,200 km · ≈ 48–60 days
A circular pilgrimage of 88 temples around the island of Shikoku, about 1,200 km, associated with the monk Kūkai.
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