Kumano Kodo - Imperial Route
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Gear we'd actually carry hut-to-hut.
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Stages
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Gear
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Logistics
Getting there, where to sleep, and booking notes load with the interactive map.
Conditions
Month-by-month climate and the best hiking window load with the interactive map.
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