Crossrhodes Kumano Journeys

Crossrhodes Kumano Journeys Sharing Japan's ancient pilgrimage -- a UNESCO World Heritage site property -- with the world through guiding, English guide training and blogging.

Rebirth, discovery, regeneration. The Kumano Kodo has revitalized the human spirit for almost 2,000 years. To know the Kumano area is to know the history of Japan, it has been said. Come, time travelers, hikers, pilgrims, spirituals, seekers, loners, lovers, dreamers, adventurers. All are welcome. Heal or explore your soul in Kumano. Let me be your World Heritage native-speaking English guide. Be

introduced to local heritage and culture, cross the border into the spiritual world, face the fierce and forgiving ancient deities of the Kumano Sacred sites and routes. Can't wait to see you.

SIM cards, supermarkets and smaller suitcases. Oh, my!This is a great list to check before visiting Japan and suggestion...
25/01/2025

SIM cards, supermarkets and smaller suitcases. Oh, my!
This is a great list to check before visiting Japan and suggestions to consider on your way to the Kumano area.
Note that usually bigger cities are better places to shop than small rural communities (tip #9), but ( #10) knowing where the supermarkets, prepping for the weather ( #8), learning a little Japanese for restaurants ( #4) are some of my favorites.

Hey, locals, any other suggestions?

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan.

Another great primer for visitors. The entranceway, or “genkan” 玄関 in Japanese, is an important portal and knowing about...
22/01/2025

Another great primer for visitors.
The entranceway, or “genkan” 玄関 in Japanese, is an important portal and knowing about proper etiquette can be useful and save some embarrassment.

The genkan entryway marks the boundary between a Japanese home and the outside world, and removing footwear before going in has its own form of etiquette.

Discovering the beauty, exploring the landscape, absorbing the color, and worshipping the sea and sky along the Kiiji ro...
13/01/2025

Discovering the beauty, exploring the landscape, absorbing the color, and worshipping the sea and sky along the Kiiji route on the western coast of the Kii Peninsula of the Kumano Kodo.
Covered 15 km between Kainan and Kii-Miyahara.

23/12/2024

Coming to Japan? Prepare to meet the ubiquitous “Tanuki.”

Images from recent visit to the ethereal Doro Hotel in the Kii Peninsula.Popular now on instagram as a nostalgic cafe bu...
27/11/2024

Images from recent visit to the ethereal Doro Hotel in the Kii Peninsula.
Popular now on instagram as a nostalgic cafe but future promise as a river experience and local heritage excursion.

Come on, what’s your sign?A rose by any other name … would still have a family crest?
01/11/2024

Come on, what’s your sign?
A rose by any other name … would still have a family crest?

Japanese family crests known as kamon were first used by the aristocracy over a thousand years ago, but over time they were adopted by samurai, merchants, and many others. Today, there are thought to be between 20,000 and 25,000 in use.

Knowing about boundaries and portals is very important in Japan.
06/10/2024

Knowing about boundaries and portals is very important in Japan.

The genkan entryway marks the boundary between a Japanese home and the outside world, and removing footwear before going in has its own form of etiquette.

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Rebirth, discovery, regeneration. The Kumano Kodo has revitalized the human spirit for almost 2,000 years. To know the Kumano area is to know the history of Japan, it has been said. Come, time travelers, hikers, pilgrims, spirituals, seekers, loners, lovers, dreamers, adventurers. All are welcome. Heal or explore your soul in Kumano. Let me be your World Heritage native-speaking English guide. Be introduced to local heritage and culture, cross the border into the spiritual world, face the fierce and forgiving ancient deities of the Kumano Sacred sites and routes.

My name is Mike Rhodes, and I’m a regional licensed English-speaking guide interpreter for the Kumano, Koyasan and other parts of Wakayama. Can't wait to see you.