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25 Jun 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 8: A traditional wooden awning boat floats moored near the riverbank, framed by blooming purple water canna flowers and historic white-walled residential buildings lining a canal in Jinze Ancient Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, on June 8, 2026. This well-preserved water town on the city's outskirts retains its classic Jiangnan-style architecture and interconnected canal networks, illustrating the region's historic reliance on waterways for local trade, transport, and daily village life.

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#13867921

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A group of tourists and spiritual pilgrims, viewed from behind, descend a rugged, moss-covered stone staircase winding through a dense forest corridor along the Daimon-zaka slope in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. Framed by the colossal trunks of centuries-old Japanese cedar trees (sugi) and lush green ferns, the hikers navigate the ancient, uneven cobblestone path as they make their way down the mountain terrain toward historical shrine grounds within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867919

21 Jun 2026

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.

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#13867920

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A reflection inside a round, orange-rimmed convex traffic mirror, with two tourists walking along a winding paved mountain road in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This unique fish-eye perspective frames the hiker trekking past manicured roadside hedges and a dense canopy of lush green forest trees, capturing a stylized moment of exploration for modern travelers and spiritual pilgrims navigating the scenic routes near Mount Nachi within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867923

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A large stone monument engraved with Japanese calligraphy denoting 'Nachi Falls' stands beside a traditional wooden torii gate entrance enveloped by dense forest in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. A mid-angle perspective captures two visitors walking along the stone steps behind the sacred Shinto gateway, which is adorned with white shide paper streamers to mark the threshold into the holy natural grounds of Hiro-gongu Shrine, leading pilgrims and outdoor tourists directly toward the base of the sacred 133-meter waterfall within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867924

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Tourists and spiritual pilgrims gather in the open stone courtyard at Hiro-jinja Shrine directly facing the majestic, raw power of Nachi Falls in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This wide-angle perspective captures visitors exploring the sacred complex, which features a traditional amulet shop on the left, a central covered wooden prayer altar, and a large torii gate framing the base of the massive 133-meter single-drop waterfall as it plummets down a sheer rocky cliffside surrounded by towering, primeval Japanese cedar trees within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867925

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Two tourists stand on a wooden observation deck enclosed by a vibrant vermilion-red railing to admire the towering majesty of Nachi Falls at Hiro-jinja Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. A dramatic low-angle perspective captures one traveler using a smartphone to photograph the massive 133-meter single-drop waterfall, which plummets down a sheer, rugged rock cliff enveloped by primeval green forests, drawing spiritual pilgrims and modern vacationers to this legendary sacred site along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867928

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A pilgrim wearing a backpack stands from behind to offer a quiet prayer before the wooden altar of an auxiliary sub-shrine near Mount Nachi in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The mid-range perspective captures the sacred space heavily decorated with traditional wooden votive tablets (ema) and paper charms hanging from the eaves, while an ornamental round stone rests atop an offering container filled with prayer slips in the foreground, guiding outdoor tourists through ancient purification rituals along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867894

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Framed by the geometric under-eaves of a prominent vermilion gateway structure in the foreground, spiritual pilgrims and outdoor tourists walk across the gravel courtyard of Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This dynamic, low-angle perspective highlights the complex traditional tiled gables of the main worship pavilions nestled against a backdrop of densely forested mountain slopes, leading visitors past a temporary Chinowa purification gate to engage in ancient devotional rituals within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867897

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A visitor's hand reaches out toward rows of traditional 'Ema' (wooden prayer plaques) hanging on a display rack at Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. These colorful plaques feature custom illustrations of the Yatagarasu, a mythical three-legged crow acting as a divine guide, alongside depictions of a vermilion Shinto torii gate. Outdoor tourists and spiritual pilgrims write down their wishes and prayers on the back of these tablets, leaving them hung within the courtyard of the sanctuary along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867901

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: A uniform-clad tour guide wearing white gloves and a protective face mask leads a small group of outdoor tourists across the gravel courtyard of Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This dynamic, low-angle perspective captures the group walking beneath a canopy of green trees, with the brilliant vermilion-red Shinto pavilions and traditional curved roofs of the shrine complex serving as a striking backdrop for spiritual pilgrims exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867902

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Framed by the geometric, vermilion-red eaves of a temple gate structure in the foreground, outdoor tourists and spiritual pilgrims walk across the open courtyard toward the historic main hall of Seiganto-ji Temple in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. This high-angle perspective shows hikers carrying daypacks navigating the temple grounds, which feature traditional stone lanterns, tall white ritual banners, and dark thatched roofs, showcasing the seamless architectural connection between this Buddhist temple and the adjacent Shinto shrine grounds within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network.

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#13867908

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: The three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple stands framed against the dramatic backdrop of Nachi Falls as a lone visitor walks up the stone entrance steps in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The towering 133-meter single-drop waterfall plummets down a sheer rocky cliffside surrounded by a dense, primeval evergreen forest canopy, creating the most famous panoramic view of spiritual harmony and natural majesty along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867909

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: The three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple stands framed against the dramatic backdrop of Nachi Falls as a lone visitor walks up the stone entrance steps in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The towering 133-meter single-drop waterfall plummets down a sheer rocky cliffside surrounded by a dense, primeval evergreen forest canopy, creating the most famous panoramic view of spiritual harmony and natural majesty along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867910

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: The three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple stands framed against the dramatic backdrop of Nachi Falls as a lone visitor walks up the stone entrance steps in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The towering 133-meter single-drop waterfall plummets down a sheer rocky cliffside surrounded by a dense, primeval evergreen forest canopy, creating the most famous panoramic view of spiritual harmony and natural majesty along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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#13867911

21 Jun 2026

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: The three-story vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple stands framed against the dramatic backdrop of Nachi Falls as a lone visitor walks up the stone entrance steps in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The towering 133-meter single-drop waterfall plummets down a sheer rocky cliffside surrounded by a dense, primeval evergreen forest canopy, creating the most famous panoramic view of spiritual harmony and natural majesty along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.

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