Departure Lounge: Say 'Konnichiwa' to a walk on Japan's pilgrimage trail

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Departure Lounge: Say 'Konnichiwa' to a walk on Japan's pilgrimage trail

The Nachi waterfall, on the Kumano Kodo trail

Walk this way

Looking for a new walking challenge in 2024? Head to Japan where the Kumano Kodo trail is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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