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Kumano Private Tour - Kumano Kodo between Hosshinmon and Fushiogami
Kumano Kodo between Hosshinmon and Fushiogami
Kumano Private Tour - Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of the final destinations of the Kumano Pilgrimage
Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of the final destinations of the Kumano Pilgrimage
Kumano Private Tour - Tsuboyu Hot Spring, pilgrims purified themselves in this hot spring.
You can purify yourself before or after the pilgrimage.
Tsuboyu Hot Spring, pilgrims purified themselves in this hot spring. You can purify yourself before or after the pilgrimage.
Kumano Private Tour - Kumano Kodo between Fushiogami and Kumano Hongu Taisha
Kumano Kodo between Fushiogami and Kumano Hongu Taisha
Kumano Private Tour -

Overnight trip to Kumano Kodo and Kumano Hongu Taisha

Nature & Outdoor
Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
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On this tour, we will visit Kumano Hongu to walk the Kumano Kodo and to pray at Kumano Hongu Taisha.

On the first day, we will visit Kumano Hongu Taisha which is one of the Three Shrines in Kumano and its former site Oyunohara.

We will stay overnight at a peaceful hot spring resort which is just next to a beautiful river. This hotel’s main feature is the hot spring on the river bed.

On the second day, we will walk to final part of the Kumano Kodo for 3 hours to Kumano Hongu Taisha.

Itinerary

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11:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kii Tanabe station Take JR Express train Kuroshio No3 which arrives at Kii Tanabe at 11:21. I will be on the same train.

- At the ticketing gate

01:40 PM

DAY1 Kumano Hongu Taisha

This Shinto shrine enshrines the spirits of wood and water and is the first destination of the Kumano Pilgrimage

Kumano is also said to be a sacred site for resurrection, a lot of people have come to this shrine to pray for rebirth. Here, you can even ask for a special prayer (some donation required).

03:00 PM

Kumano Hongu Taisha former site Oyunohara

This is the sacred place where the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine stood until it was swept away by a flood in the 19th century.

A sacred atmosphere surrounded by rivers and forests envelops you.

03:40 PM

Kumano Hongu World Heritage Center

We will learn about the UNSECO World Heritage Site "Sacred Sites and the Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" at this educational facility.

04:30 PM

Kawayu Hot Spring Resort "Midoriya"

We will stay overnight at Kawayu Hot Spring Resort Midoriya. This hotel features hot springs on a beautiful and quiet river bed.

09:00 AM

Day 2 Kumano Kodo between Hosshinnmon Oji and Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

We will start pilgrimage at Hosshinmon Oji. Oji is a small shrine which enshrines Kumano Deities. There are ninety-nine Oji along the Kumano Kodo. Hosshinmon Oji is one of the five most important Oji.

After praying at Hosshinmon Oji, we will head to Kumano Hongu Shrine for another three hours. It is the 7km long final part of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route.

Ending Point

JR Kii Tanabe station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s not included

Insurance

Food and beverages

Transportation

Accommodation

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Tour Important Information

As we will walk a lot, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Tours are NOT covered by insurance. Make sure to be covered by your own insurance.

Food and drinks are NOT included.

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Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(176 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.

Hi!

I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.

I am very good at cultural heritages.

And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.

I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.


I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.

I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.

If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!

Reviews

Excellent Guide

Hiroyuki-san was a patient and thoughtful guide to Kyoto.

Osaka Hidden Gem

This was another memorable day tour with Hiroyuki, and my sister and I had a great time exploring different parts of Osaka. In keeping with his story-telling style, Mr Hiro shared his knowledge of the city, its architecture and its history, adding to the richness of the tour experience. My sister walks with a cane and Mr Hiro took extra care with her while we were navigating through subways and train stations, and along garden paths and old city streets. Thank you for your kindness and patience. We can’t wait to return for more tours with Hiroyuki.

Arlene N.

Hiroyuki T.

Yes, same here! I cannot wait to see you again. See you again next year! Hiro

If you're looking for a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Kyoto, this tour is it.

To start, Hiroyuki helped us navigate the complexities of Kyoto’s public transit system and translated at ticket counters and restaurants, allowing us to use our time more efficiently and focus less on logistics and more on appreciating Kyoto’s rich culture and beauty. That alone would have made the tour worth it. But what Hiroyuki offered went far beyond that. In just one day, we learned almost as much about Japanese spirituality, culture, and religious history as we would in an introductory college course. He gave us an engaging, accessible introduction to the core philosophies of Shinto, as well as Zen Buddhism, Pureland Buddhism, and their influences from Hinduism. His explanations struck the perfect balance: clear and compelling, full of insight without ever feeling overwhelming or academic. (He even wove in humor and pop culture references that resonated with our teenagers!) Thanks to that, each Shinto shrine, Buddhist temple, and Zen garden we visited carried deeper meaning---we weren’t just seeing beautiful places; we were beginning to understand what they represent. Hiroyuki also went the extra mile, helping us choose restaurants based on our preferences and even adjusting the tour route to end near our evening shopping and dining plans. We left Kyoto with a deeper appreciation of it, thanks to Hiroyuki’s incredible gift for bringing Japan’s history, spirituality, and culture vividly to life.

Chris R.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for spending time with me in Kyoto. Kyoto is the place! It is always nice to see people from Utah. I have a lot of beautiful memories there. It is good to know that you liked the tour and I like people like you who pay a lot of respect to our cultural and religions. Thank you very much once again, hope to see you again in the future, if I live long.

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