AT#944 - Exploring the Kunisaki Peninsula with Walk Japan
In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, I share the story of my recent walking trip through the Kunisaki Peninsula and Yufuin in Kyushu, Japan, with Walk Japan. This immersive journey took me past massive stone Buddhas, forest trails, rural villages, sacred shrines, and into steamy onsens — all while uncovering centuries of Japanese history and culture.
Temples, Shrines, Onsens, and the Trails Between – Kunisaki & Yufuin Walk
- Tour style: Small group, guided, culturally immersive walking tour with Walk Japan
- Geology: The Volcanic Kunisaki Peninsula was formed by Mt. Futago; radial valleys and stable terrain
- Historical sites: Usa Jingu Shrine, Kumano Magaibutsu, Fuki-ji Temple, Choan-ji
- Daily hikes: 4–7 km per day through ridges, forests, rice terraces, and Buddhist cave carvings
- Community engagement: Visit to Walk Japan’s rural revitalization project and local mushroom farm
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In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, I share the story of my recent walking trip through the Kunisaki Peninsula and Yufuin in Kyushu, Japan, with Walk Japan. This immersive journey took me past massive stone Buddhas, forest trails, rural villages, sacred shrines, and into steamy onsens — all while uncovering centuries of Japanese history and culture.
Temples, Shrines, Onsens, and the Trails Between – Kunisaki & Yufuin Walk
- Tour style: Small group, guided, culturally immersive walking tour with Walk Japan
- Geology: The Volcanic Kunisaki Peninsula was formed by Mt. Futago; radial valleys and stable terrain
- Historical sites: Usa Jingu Shrine, Kumano Magaibutsu, Fuki-ji Temple, Choan-ji
- Daily hikes: 4–7 km per day through ridges, forests, rice terraces, and Buddhist cave carvings
- Community engagement: Visit to Walk Japan’s rural revitalization project and local mushroom farm
...
https://amateurtraveler.com/exploring-the-kunisaki-peninsula-with-walk-japan/
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