- Kumano Kodo: Day 5 / Nachikatsuura to Hayatama-Taish Shrine
- Distance: 13 mi
- Total mileage: 56.2 miles
- Ascent: 764’ / Descent: 756’ Time: 8h 30m (moving 6h 10m)
- Weather: 30-50° / sunny & winds 20-30 mph with gusts over 40mph
Whale watchers from this look out point sent smoke signals immediately after detecting a whale to inform people on the beach and fleet where the whales were. Can you imagine traditionally people got in the water to harpoon whales?
Linda Scandore 
Beautiful! Love all your photos!
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Thanks. Much of the credit goes to iPhone 15. Wish you were here to enjoy last night’s homemade warm plum wine. ~linda
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