Kii-Katsuura Tuna Market: How to See the Tuna Auction
How to watch the Kii-Katsuura tuna auction at 7am, where to stand, whether you need a tour and where to eat tuna afterwards.

How to watch the Kii-Katsuura tuna auction at 7am, where to stand, whether you need a tour and where to eat tuna afterwards.

How I would book Kumano Kodo accommodation through Kumano Travel, including Dynamic Packages, individual requests and what happens after you submit.

The Kumano Kodo is an epic UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage hike in the Wakayama district of Japan. It’s a…

The best two-day and three-day Kumano Kodo routes, with honest trade-offs, walking times, accommodation and transport logic.

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How food actually works on the Kumano Kodo: accommodation meals, packed bento lunches, trail shops, dietary needs and where to stock up.

My practical Kumano Kodo packing list: what to carry, what to send ahead, what to skip, and the small items I was glad I had.

How I would book Kumano Kodo accommodation: Kumano Travel for on-trail stays, Booking.com for Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Katsuura, plus fallback options.

How I would use luggage transfer on the Kumano Kodo, including Yamato, daily luggage shuttle, costs, timing and what to carry.

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