This Japanese pilgrimage should be more famous! A 5-day trip to the Kumano Kodō (plus crazy conbini socks) | Japan Station 204

This Japanese pilgrimage should be more famous! A 5-day trip to the Kumano Kodō (plus crazy conbini socks) | Japan Station 204

On this episode of Japan Station, travel writer Jennifer Bain joins us to talk about one of Japan's most ancient and famous pilgrimages: the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道). We also talk about Japanese convenience stores and the famous conbini socks.

👉Topics Discussed

  • What the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) is
  • How to get the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) is
  • An example of a five day itinerary on the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) pilgrimage
  • About Daimonzaka and Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • About mikan and oranges in the Kumano area
  • About lodging along the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道)
  • How old empty schools have been converted into lodging on the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道)
  • How to walk the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) in a faster and easier way
  • About the weather along the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道)
  • A funny encounter with a local on the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道)
  • About a custom convenience store tour in Osaka
  • Some recommendations for food to eat from Japanese convenience stores
  • About the famous Japanese convenience store socks people are going crazy for
  • And much more!
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