On the Ise-ji, Yakiyama terrifies most.  The height and length of the pass are well out of scale from that of anything else on the entire walk.  Getting an early start out of Owase is a good idea, and the road leading from town is narrow and straight but for a long detour around the … Continue reading 【Vol.3】Explore Kumano Kodo Iseji Guided Walk: Owase and Conquering the Rugged Yakiyama-toge Pass