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UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Two hikers wearing backpacks walk along a paved mountain pathway beneath the towering three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple on a cloudy day in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This wide-angle, low-angle perspective highlights the majestic Buddhist pagoda perched atop a massive, historic stone retaining wall adorned with manicured hedges and ornamental trees, while spiritual pilgrims and modern outdoor tourists trek past the densely forested slopes of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13867919
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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