A minimalist poster that shows the map of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimages in Japan. It displays all six Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes on the Kii Peninsula, the main cities and mountain peaks along the way, the names of the three shrines, and other important statistics about the trail. It’s offered in several minimalistic color and size options, so you can choose a print that best looks in your own interior.
About the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient network of pilgrimage hiking trails in Japan, on the Kii peninsula (Kii Hantō). It connects the whole of the peninsula with the three main shrines - the Kumano Hongu Taisha, the Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Kumano Nachi Taisha. It consists of many different pilgrimages, which are called the Kiji route, Konechi route, Omine Okugakemichi, Iseji route, Nakahechi route, and Ohechi route. The Kumano Kodo is one of the most popular pilgrimages in the world (other ones are the Camino de Santiago and the Via Romea Francigena), and it's over 1000 years old. It's so popular because it allows you to experience the real, ancient culture of Japan, with many temples, shrines, and worship attractions along the way. The trail passes through multiple different towns and villages, and goes through overgrown, green forests, beautiful hills, and offers to encounter plenty of native wildlife.
Statistics About the Kumano Kodo Routes
Kiji Route (I)
- Start point: Osaka, Japan
- End point: Tanabe, Japan
- Total distance: 150 km / 93 miles
Konechi Route (II)
- Start point: Koyasan, Japan
- End point: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Japan
- Total distance: 65 km / 40 miles
Omine Okugakemichi (III)
- Start point: Yoshino, Japan
- End point: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Japan
- Total distance: 95 km / 59 miles
Iseji Route (IV)
- Start point: Ise Jingu Shrine, Japan
- End point: Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Japan
- Total distance: 170 km / 106 miles
Nakahechi Route (V)
- Start point: Tanabe, Japan
- End point: Kumano Nachi Taisha, Japan (but also visits the Kumano Hongu Taisha and the Kumano Hayatama Taisha)
- Total distance: 70 km / 43 miles
Ohechi Route (VI)
- Start point: Tanabe, Japan
- End point: Kumano Nachi Taisha, Japan
- Total distance: 92 km / 57 miles
High Quality Matte Prints
Our posters are manufactured using ultra high definition printers with very rich and vivid colors. They're printed on thick, 189 g/m² matte paper sourced from Japan.
Plastic-Free Packaging
Our prints are shipped in cardboard triangles instead of typical tubes. This is better for the enviroment, because no plastic is used in the packaging.
The Right Size & Color for You
Our sizes are offered in imperical and metrical measurements, so it's easier for you to find the right frame locally.
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