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Wakayama
Pilgrimage routes, sacred mountains and the sea
Koyasan's temple town, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails and Shirahama's coastline offer very different journeys across Wakayama. Mountain and coastal areas require careful routing; confirm public transport and any trail advisories before choosing your stops.
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