This is a continuation of the interview with Alena Yushu Eckelmann. (For Part One click here.)
4) What does a typical spiritual tour consist of? Where could readers find out more, such as the price of tours and the … Read the rest
Category: Kumano (Page 1 of 3)
Alena Yushu Eckelmann – ‘Kii Monogatari‘
1) You are a guide in Wakayama Prefecture which contains the UNESCO World Heritage trails of Kumano Kodo. How long have you been there, and how … Read the rest
Jofuku and Jimmu
Two legendary figures, one Chinese and one Japanese. One on the quest for immortality, the other on the path of conquest. According to tradition, both ended up traversing the Inland Sea … Read the rest
Shingu Town in the Kumano region is well worth visiting, not the least because it is home to the splendid Hayatama Shrine, one of the three Kumano Great Shrines. Even more … Read the rest
Hayatama Shrine in Shingu city stands at the mouth of the Kumano River, where it flows into the Pacific Ocean. There is a wooden plaque near the … Read the rest
It’s not usual to enshrine animals in Japan, and I’m uncertain whether the enshrinement mentioned below was carried out by a Shinto priest or not, but it’s certainly captured the imagination of the nation. Interestingly, the name of the cat … Read the rest
Kumano is one of Japan’s most appealing areas, a spiritual heartland and part of a World Heritage site. It’s winning increasing attention from tourists, particularly for the opportunities for trekking and hot springs. In the article below, from the … Read the rest