EXPERIENCE Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
Invitation to walk the entire 170km
Japanese Blogger
Mountain writer, Ms. Kobayashi's first time challenging the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route!
Ms. Chiho Kobayashi, a mountain writer who has climbed mountains in Japan and around the world, joined us as a walking blogger on the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route.
Having traveled to many places and climbed various mountains, she said the Kumano Kodo was a place that she had always wanted to visit. By actually walking the route, she will introduced the appeal of the Iseji Route from her unique point of view.
Chiho Kobayashi's Profile
She was born on August 11, 1975, in Shizuoka Prefecture.
She started climbing mountains under the influence of her father, who loved mountains. She enjoys various mountaineering activities, including hill hiking, snow mountain climbing and overseas expeditions. After working at a mountain lodge and as a mountain photographer's assistant, she is now a freelance writer and editor, contributing many articles to mountain magazines, such as "Yama to Keikoku" (Mountain and Valley) and "Wander Vogel."
Her books include "DVD Tozan Guide Hotaka" (Mt. Hotaka Climbing Guide; published by Yama-kei Publishers), "Shippaishinai Yamanobori" (Successful Mountain Climbing; Kodansha), and "Motto Tanoshimu Yamanobori" (Enjoy Climbing More; Kodansha).
She is a mountain guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association.
Ms. Kobayashi, who spends most of her days on mountains, posts mountain sceneries around the world on her blog and social networking sites.
Check out also her interesting articles about mountain worship and shrines she visits at times.
After walking the entire 170km Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
I’ve finished the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route!
I’d imagined myself walking solemnly on the ancient pilgrimage route, but I enjoyed myself every day meeting new people and feeling almost like a tourist.
The route included walking along the coast in addition to the mountains and paths. I was amazed by the nature of Mie Prefecture. I also enjoyed exploring the ancient history.
This invaluable experience will be a great asset for my future.