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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Mie, Japan · Asia
Kumano sits on the route: 20 minutes from Shimo-ichigi, 33km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Kumano is a town located in Mie, Japan. With a population of 16,232, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kumano sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kumano to your route.
Ōdomari Station (大泊駅, Ōdomari-eki) is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Kumano, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tōkai).
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Kumano is located in Mie, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.9039 latitude, 136.1221 longitude.
Kumano has a population of approximately 16,232 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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famous road
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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