Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Kumano Nachi Taisha (Kumano sanzan part.1)

Kumano Nachi Taisha, when religious blend with natural beauty...

Three storied Pagoda with Nachi no Otaki on the background
Have you ever seen a photograph or postcard of a beautiful pagoda with a waterfall behind it? The place is located in Nachi-san, this place not only beautiful landscape, but also has deep religious and historical significance.

Kumano Nachi Taisha (Shrine)
Kumano Nachi Taisha is the first temple of Kumano Sanzan (3 Kumano grand shrine), located in the Kii-Katsuura area, Wakayama prefecture.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Kumano Kodo & Kumano Sanzan

A journey to the place where the Gods have lived...


For tourists in general, the ultimate destination when visiting Japan are Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto. But because I was an eccentric tourist, since long ago I have desire to take the unpopular path of Kumano Kodo.

Kumano Kodo path
Kumano Kodo is a series of famous ancient pilgrimage route in Japan, even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage with the name Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.


Kumano Kodo stone path

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Wonderfull colour of Seoraksan

Autumn in Seoraksan means wonderfull warm colour all the way...



Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in South Korea. And one of the most beautiful regions in South Korea, which is rich with a lot of rare plants and animals. Seoraksan was recognized as UNESCO Biosphere Protection Site. ... and the beauty of Seoraksan doubled when autumn arrives ...


 
Seoraksan National Park