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Do you want to become a Dual Pilgrim?

Oku Japan

The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, and the Kumano Kodo, are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites because of their cultural and historical significance. In fact, these two pilgrimage routes are the only ones with UNESCO status in the world.

Okunoin Cemetery on Mt. Koya

Ilse Montald

The bridge to Okunoin serves as a boundary between worlds, and the cedar trees lining the path seem to open a barrier that welcomes you into the spirit world.

Spirituality on pilgrimages in Japan

Ilse Montald

I don’t consider myself a particularly religious person following any specific devout path and surprisingly, such feelings are shared with a lot of Japanese people as well.

Oku Japan's Presence in Chikatsuyu

Samantha Marino

A far cry from typical office life, Oku Japan team members Mayumi Bamyo and Satoe Shoji typically spend time with various people in the community each day.

Oku Japan Insights

Do you want to become a Dual Pilgrim?

Okunoin Cemetery on Mt. Koya

Spirituality on pilgrimages in Japan

Oku Japan's Presence in Chikatsuyu

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