14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Go to the Ancient World
"Procession of Heian period" is held in Kumano-Kodo which is known as a world heritage. This traditional event is based on "Kumano-mode" which goes back to the Heian period. Long ago, pilgrimages to the Kumano-Kodo became popular and a lot of people visited there. This pilgrimage to the "Kumano-Kodo" is called "Kumano-mode". The spectacle of their advancing on a narrow mountain trail in a row is very beautiful.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2014 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2016 |
Photo Location: | Wakayama, Japan |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Hidetoshi Ogata |