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Hiking in Japan is an adventure that combines breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and a deep connection to nature. Whether you’re a...

Kosuge is one of northern Nagano’s most sacred places and rich in Buddhist and Shinto history, it was here that En-no-ozuno, the father of Shugendo...

At Hiking Trails Pty Ltd, we've been doing some work on our why. Asking why do we exist? What is our purpose? What do we do really well that we can...

Kawayu Onsen is a geological thermal wonder located on the Oto River, a tributary of the Kumano-gawa River. “Kawa” means “river” and “yu” means “h...

Takahara Homestay The ultimate mountain retreat in Japan!  Tenku-no-Satoyama is a guesthouse in the ridge top settlement of Takahara along the Kum...

Yunomine Onsen Minshuku Minshuku Takiyoshi is the first accommodation near the south entrance to the historic Yunomine Onsen village.  It is a fou...

Now that you've confirmed your Kumano Kodo self-guided Pilgrimage Walk, in addition to your walking training, it's time to start thinking about you...

The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is one of the most beautiful and sacred pilgrimage trails in Japan. It’s a network of pathways that lead to 33 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kii Mountain range in Wakayama Prefecture, central Japan. 

Japan has announced a return to visa-free, independent travel and the removal of daily arrival caps from October 11, 2022. 

The Camino de Santiago (or Way of Saint James) from Sarria is the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago. This section, from Sarria...

Whether for health, recovery or recreation Japan’s communal onsen baths are a feature that ranges between fascination to delight for many westerner...

In order to get to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, along with at a couple of places along the walk, and getting back to Kii Katsuura to catch a ...