Koyasan and Kumano Kodo were registered as World Heritage Cultural site in 2004. Nakahechi route of Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network begins in Tanabe on the west cost and traverses the Kii peninsula east towards Kumano Hongu Taisha. Nakahechi is a diverse mountain route with a mixture of unpaved, uneven trails, ancient cobblestones and stairs, and paved roads through villages. You can enjoy the mystic and beautiful view on the way. Kumano Sankei road, the pilgrimage route which was most used for the pilgrimage from Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan to Kumano Sanzan (three great Shrines). Originally, each of the three Shinto shrines had its own distinctive form of nature worship; however, under the influence of the Shinto-Buddhism fusion, which is a combination of two, and the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism. Pilgrimage to Kumano started in the early 10th century and continued with enthusiasm until the 15th century. Many people in and out of Japan started to visit this area after it was registered as World Heritage site. In this chaotic era, let's meet the deity of Kumano who will wrap you up regardless of whether you are pure, male or female, or your status. You can be a "Dual Pilgrim", if you have completed both Kumano Kodo and Way of St. James (CAMINO DE SANTIAGO). I will present you both nature landscape and history by power point and beautiful pictures. Please find out tips how to walk on Kumano Kodo and know history behind it before you actually walk through Nakahechi, Kumano Kodo.