Kumano kodo

A day by day route guide for the Nakechi route of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. What to expect & where to stay for Japan’s best multi-day hike.

A day by day route guide for the Nakechi route of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. What to expect & where to stay for Japan’s best multi-day hike.

Walking the Kumano Kodo between the Chikatsuyu/Nonaka area and Kumano Hongu Taisha is a long walk (up to 25 km, 9-12 hours). Some guests might want to shorten the distance to make visiting the Kumano Hongu Taisha with enough daylight with enough time to catch a bus to area accommodations such as Yunomine Onsen and Kawayu Onsen. There are three basic walk options (Full, Intermediate, Highlight) to approach the day. Full Walk The Full Walk refers to walking the entire route from either…

In this guide to Japan's UNESCO designated Kumano Kodo, we discuss its fascinating history and the main routes, from Nakahechi to Iseji

Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage

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Guided walking tour along the UNESCO-registered, Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route. Hike through a thousand years of Buddhist history from Koyasan to Ise Shrine.

This stunning trek through Wakayama Prefecture was once favored by emperors and nobles.

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Why I decided to hike Japan's Kumano Kodo Iseji