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Most of old Hongu-do trail was lost by the construction of paved road.
But some part, including beautiful stone path, remains in good condition
and they are parts of the World Heritage. |
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There are many stone statues of jizo on this trail. Some are complete,
the others lost parts of them. Most of them was made in Edo era(1603-1867). |
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There are small shrines on this trail. They must have been taken care of
by local people. |
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The origin of Yoji-Yakushido Temple is said in 1100's for healing headache
of Goshirakawa Emperor. |
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Kumano-gawa River was a part of pilgrimage road so that it is a part of
the World Heritage.
A purpose of this trail is the ferry on this river. |
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