Route Catalog
Three pilgrimages. Three traditions. Three topologies.
Camino de Santiago (Frances)
| Distance | 790 km |
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| Topology | Linear |
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| Tradition | Christian (Roman Catholic) |
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| Countries | France, Spain |
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| Stages | 33 |
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| Waypoints | 17 key sacred sites and landmarks |
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| Interior Journey | 10 stages with editorial narratives |
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| Credential | Credencial del Peregrino → Compostela certificate |
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| Route ID | camino-frances |
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Files
routes/camino-frances/
metadata.json # Overview, tradition, culture, logistics
route.geojson # GeoJSON LineString (simplified)
stages.json # 33 stages with interior journey
waypoints.geojson # Sacred sites, cathedrals, landmarks
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
| Distance | 1,200 km |
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| Topology | Circular (clockwise) |
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| Tradition | Buddhist (Shingon) |
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| Country | Japan |
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| Stages | 10 (grouped by four spiritual phases) |
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| Waypoints | 20 representative temples (of 88) |
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| Interior Journey | 8 stages with editorial narratives |
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| Credential | Nōkyōchō (stamp book) → Kechi-gan-shō certificate |
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| Route ID | shikoku-88 |
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Four Spiritual Phases
| Phase | Japanese | Prefecture | Temples |
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| Awakening | 発心の道場 | Tokushima | 1–23 |
| Discipline | 修行の道場 | Kochi | 24–39 |
| Enlightenment | 菩提の道場 | Ehime | 40–65 |
| Nirvana | 涅槃の道場 | Kagawa | 66–88 |
Files
routes/shikoku-88/
metadata.json # Buddhist tradition, nokyocho system, henro culture
route.geojson # Circular GeoJSON using temple coordinates
stages.json # 10 stages across four spiritual phases
waypoints.geojson # 20 representative temples
Kumano Kodo
| Distance | 38 km (Nakahechi main route) |
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| Topology | Network (multiple sub-routes) |
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| Tradition | Shinto / Buddhist (syncretic) |
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| Country | Japan |
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| Stages | 4 (Nakahechi) |
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| Waypoints | 11 (Three Grand Shrines, Oji, Nachi Falls) |
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| Interior Journey | All 4 stages with editorial narratives |
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| Credential | Dual Pilgrim program (joint with Camino de Santiago) |
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| Route ID | kumano-kodo |
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Sub-Routes
| Route | Distance | Difficulty | Status |
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| Nakahechi (Imperial Route) | 38 km | Moderate | Complete |
| Kohechi (Mountain Route) | 70 km | Expert | Metadata only |
| Iseji (Coastal Route) | 170 km | Moderate | Metadata only |
Files
routes/kumano-kodo/
metadata.json # Mixed tradition, dual pilgrim credential, UNESCO
route.geojson # Nakahechi main route
stages.json # 4 Nakahechi stages with interior journey
waypoints.geojson # Grand Shrines, Oji, Nachi Falls, onsen
variants/
kohechi/metadata.json
iseji/metadata.json