HIKING | The ancient KUMANO KODO Trail, Japan

For over 1000 years people have traversed this sacred network of trails to the three grand shrines of Kumano.
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For trail logistics and how to book/plan your Kumano Kodo hike, watch this: • TRAIL LOGISTICS | How to Plan and Book the...

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Join Danya and I as we walk the ancient Kumano Kodo trail through the mountainous Kii Peninsula. This area is one of two pilgrimage routes in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This pilgrimage has several different routes, we complete our journey along the most travelled, the Nakahechi route.

If you are planning on travelling to Japan and have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! You can respond here, or email us directly at [email protected]

Our hiking gear:
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Freestanding Tent - https://amzn.to/4hvxZuR
Durston X-Mid 2 Trekking Pole Tent - https://bit.ly/DurstonXMid2
Osprey Eja 48L (Danya's Pack) - https://amzn.to/41PUUvp
Osprey Exos 48L (Chris' Pack) - https://amzn.to/4hzfoht
Thermarest NeoAir XLite (Danya's Sleeping Pad) - https://amzn.to/41vQHN3
Exped 5R Mummy LW (Chris' Sleeping Pad) - https://bit.ly/Exped5R
EE Renegade Quilt (Chris' Quilt) - https://bit.ly/4bSmexn
EE Engima Quilt (Danya's Quilt) - https://bit.ly/4i6d036
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Our camera gear:
Panasonic GH6 Micro Four Thirds Camera - https://amzn.to/3FK3OTq
Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 Lens - https://amzn.to/41Jj0HO
Panasonic 9mm f1.7 Lens - https://amzn.to/4ixqK6R
GoPro Hero 10 - https://amzn.to/4kyMEIH
Peak Design Capture Clip v3 (to carry camera) - https://amzn.to/426huAW
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone - https://amzn.to/3R9Rr5F
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Music used (in order of appearance):
Flares - Roary
Fire Stone - Voyageur
Spectra feat. Lost Terra - Roary
All This Time - Zachary David
Floodlight - Traveler
With Love - Analog Heart