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UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Tourists photograph the three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. A rear-view perspective follows the hikers as they capture photos of the striking Buddhist structure, which stands beautifully juxtaposed against the distant white thread of Nachi Falls dropping down a forested mountain cliff, drawing modern travelers and spiritual pilgrims alike to this legendary scenic viewpoint along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13867913
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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