UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

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UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

TANABE, JAPAN - JUNE 18: The wooden main worship hall (haiden) of the historic Tokei Shrine stands framed by dense cedar forests in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 18, 2026. This unique UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shinto site leverages its core position along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes to channel global trekker revenue directly into the region's rural economy, generating vital financial support for family-owned ryokans and transforming ancient spiritual destinations into a premier global model for sustainable regional development. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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