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Pilgrimage routes connect these sites of Shintoism, esoteric Buddhism and Shugendo （mountain asceticism）.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2004年7月9日号◆【出版社】株式会社浜島書店 〕

The Kumano-kodo pilgrimage routes are one of Tanabe's popular tourist attractions.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2008年7月11日号◆【出版社】株式会社浜島書店 〕

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These three places together with their old appoaches were designated World Heritage sites."A0000424", "2522990"

These are unique sacred places where both Buddhism and Shintoism coexist."A0000424", "2521669"

Therefore, China and Korea have strongly criticized visits to the shrine by Japanese politicians."MB000063", "2520813"

On July 1st, UNESCO decided to include the "holy grounds and pilgrim path in the Kii mountains" as a World Heritage site."MB000387", "2419649"

This July the "Hallowed Grounds and Sacred Roads of Kii Mountainous Lands" were registered as a UNESCO world heritage site.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2004年11月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT217010", "2530307"

visit a shrine on New Year's Day

The site also includes scenic areas along the path, such as primary forests and Nachi Falls."MB000387", "2505491"

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization （UNESCO） has designated the sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountains as a World Heritage site.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2004年7月9日号◆【出版社】株式会社浜島書店 〕

Oeshiki is heavily advertised and every year draws 300,000 visitors on the night, who revel in the good sights, good food and street stalls.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2009年10月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT276040", "2416961"

It's located at the entrance to the Narita Sanshin Shoji Temple, too, so it's perfect for a pilgrimage.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1997年10月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT132062", "2384818"

In the new World Heritage site, the pilgrimage route leads the way to Kumano Nachi Taisha through the forests of the Kii Mountains.〔写真の説明文◆【出典】Catch a Wave, 2004年7月9日号◆【出版社】株式会社浜島書店 〕

The temple enshrines Cetaka （a Buddha）, and almost 3 million people visit Shinshoji in the first three days of the new year.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2009年 4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT270036", "2508156"

Buddhism is a major presence in the life of the Japanese people. Even if they are non-believers they go to temples, are buried according to Buddhist rites and, after death, are given posthumous Buddhist names. Most families have a Buddhist altar in their homes, where they place offerings, burn incense and pray for the repose of their ancestors."NIPO-240", "2268528"

Temples, shrines, and the 308-kilometer pilgrim path linking them are also included."MB000387", "2459690"

Enjoy the historical background taken from illustrations of the grounds of shrines and temples which show the form of things such as the faith and the pilgrimages of Shintoism and Buddhism and the buildings of the period of syncretistic fusion of Shintoism and Buddhism and their placement on the grounds.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2001年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT182030", "2290823"

On these days, the people go to shrines, visit friends and relatives, drink sake and eat special new-year dishes, called osechi."NIPO-312", "2422240"

Kii Mountain Range"A0000424", "2391758"

Sacred Places and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range （Registered July 2004）"NIPO-355", "2439423"

pilgrimage to a holy site

The plan comes after the holy grounds and pilgrimage path in the Kii Mountains were designated as a World Heritage Site in July."MB002463", "2498301"

Mandela artwork shows nobles and others who visited the area, and images and pictures of Buddha, as well as passages from sutras in Koyasan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2004年11月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT217010", "2397841"