Shōdoshima Pilgrimage: Day 1
Considering the howling gale outside, I slept well and woke up around 6 am…
Filed undershrines
Return to Mount Kumotori
Having immensel…
Mt. Kumotori Snow Hike
In recent years I’ve discovered the joys of hiking in Japan, where all levels…
Kumano Kodō Day 6: Shingū
My final day on…
Kumano Kodō Day 5: Hongū
A gloriously bright morning greeted me on Day 5, the Kumano-gawa River acting as…
Kumano Kodō Day 2: Omata
After a good nights sleep at Sekisho-in temple, I got up early to attend…
Kumano Kodō Day 1: Kōya-san
On my return trip to Shikoku in late October, I alluded to an upcoming…
Todoroki Kujūku-taki Falls
Back during my …
Kotohira-gū Shrine
During my final…
Day 30: The Present Moment
It started raining early this morning and didn’t let up for the rest of…
Day 26: The Long Way Round
Being a sucker …
Day 16: Tataki
Today's route t…