r/KumanoKodo

Hello! In 1.5 weeks, I will be travelling to Spain to do the final 200KM of the Camino Frances. I can't wait!

However, I do have a question regarding the Dual Pilgrimage status. I did the Kumano Kodo in March 2023, specifically from Takijiri to Kumano Hongu Taisha. However, I made two minor errors within the Pilgrim's Passport:

1. The Pilgrim's Passport contains two sides: one for Kumano Kodo and one for Camino de Santiago. I mistakeningly started stamping the Kumano Kodo stamps on the Camino de Santiago side. I realised this about three stamps in, but continued all the way till the end anyway.

2. There is a specific page in the Pilgrim's Passport (pictured) for the final stamp at Kumano Hongo Taisha. Instead of stamping the final stamp in the space provided, I sort of just stamped it together with the rest of the stamps.

I made these mistakes probably because 1) I was too tired, and 2) I didn't think at the time that I'd attempt the Camino de Santiago.

For those who have completed both the Kumano Kodo and Camino de Santiago, how strict are the staff when you are trying to obtain the dual pilgrimage certificate? Do they COUNT the number of stamps within both credentials? Do the individual stamps have to be dated? I collected my Kumano Stamps without labelling them with dates. Do the dates have to be verified? Will the mistakes I committed above be an issue? What if I missed a stamp or two along the Kumano Kodo?

Thank you!