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Kawayu Onsen – better second time around
There is something exotic and very reflective of the heart of Japan to stay in an old wooden ryokan, a fast flowing river in front before big hills that surround. Add to that open air hot spring baths. Kawayu Onsen … Continue reading
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Kumano Hongu Taisha Spring Festival
With declining rural communities as well as less Shinto followers across Japan, local religious and cultural local festivals might be struggling to maintain community interest and participation. S0 I say to fellow visitors in particular – seek out and celebrate … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, Hongu, Japan, Kawayu Onsen, Kiitanabe, Kumano Hongu Taisha, matsuri, travel, Wakayama
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Images of the Kumano Hongu Taisha Spring Festival
Big festivals in Japan are vibrant and exiting, the energy of the massive crowds palpable. But small festivals with rich history and cultural connections are worth finding. On such festival is the Kumano Hongu Taisha Spring Festival, in Hongu, Tanabe … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, images, Japan, Kawayu Onsen, Kumano Hongu Taisha, matsuri, photos, travel, Wakayama
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Having a ball in Japan 