Kumano Kodo / Hatenashi

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"Hatenashi Settlement" in Totsukawa Village is a beautiful village truly worthy of being called a "Village in the Sky," located along the Kohechi route of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. Traditional old houses line the mountain ridge, and the cobblestones of the ancient path passing through them are engraved with the long history of pilgrims. The view of overlapping mountains from the settlement is filled with silence and beauty that makes you completely forget daily bustle. It conveys the peaceful life of people living in harmony with nature, Japan's original landscape, making it a sanctuary for a lifelong memory for travelers seeking spiritual healing and the authentic Japanese countryside.

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Totsukawa Village

Kumano Kodo / Hatenashi

Address: Kuwahata, Totsukawa-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Website: http://www.totsukawa.info/https://www.heijo-park.jp/
Operator: Totsukawa Village Tourism Association

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