Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range consist of reijō and pilgrims' ways across Nara, Wakayama, and Mie Prefectures. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located within the Kii Mountains.
Planning a visit
The area experiences its warmest weather from July to September, with daily highs reaching about 29 °C. The wettest period is from June to September, when monthly rainfall is between 274 mm and 355 mm. The coolest months are January and February, with daily lows of about 2 °C.
Travelers can reach the site via Nanki Shirahama Airport, which is 43 km away, or Kansai International Airport, located 82 km from the area. The site is 413 km from Tokyo. Nearby locations include Kumano Hongū Taisha, Nachi Falls, Seiganto-ji, and Mount Kōya.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is September, with about 355 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 89 | 169 | 198 | 249 | 335 | 320 | 274 | 355 | 218 | 146 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
