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UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Hikers and spiritual pilgrims make their way up the steep, winding incline of the Daimon-zaka slope along the Kumano Kodo trail in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The ancient, moss-covered cobblestone staircase cuts deep through a dense forest corridor flanked by colossal Japanese cedar trees (sugi), showcasing a dramatic upward perspective that leads outdoor tourists and travelers further into the sacred mountain wilderness toward Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13867883
Date Taken	19 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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