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Overnight trip to Kumano Kodo and Kumano Hongu Taisha

Nature & Outdoor
Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

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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 (16:10)

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

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Food and drinks are NOT included.

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Kumano Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.96 / 5
(141 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, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am 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.


Reviews

Great day in Osaka with Tea Ceremony!

We had an overnight stay with our cruise ship in Osaka. We decided to book Hiro for both days and it was absolutely the right decision. On the first day we went to Kyoto and visited all the sights we had arranged beforehand. On the second day we were out and about in Osaka. Hiro has a very broad knowledge and gave us a lot of information about the history of the temples and shrines. Thank you very much for these great days, Hiro!

Nina R.

How did you like the tea ceremony? I hope you liked it. As I told you, you were very good at making tea. Enjoy Macha at home as well. Hiro

Hiro knows the best places and offers a lot of history knowledge!

We had an overnight stay with our cruise ship in Osaka. We decided to book Hiro for both days and it was absolutely the right decision. On the first day we went to Kyoto and visited all the sights we had arranged beforehand. On the second day we were out and about in Osaka. Hiro has a very broad knowledge and gave us a lot of information about the history of the temples and shrines. Thank you very much for these great days, Hiro!

Nina R.

It was very nice spending two days in Kyoto and Osaka. It was also very nice to know that you liked our country and our culture. As we all prayed for your daughter at Fushimi Inari Shrine, her success in education will be granted. Say hello to your family. Thank you very much for everything. Hiro

Outstanding introduction to the wonders of Kyoto

We visited the Fushimi Inari shrine complex, Arishiyama, Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji temple and their gardens with Hiroyuki yesterday. One couldn’t find a more knowledgeable, thoughtful and pleasant guide to the marvels of Kyoto! It was a great experience.

Julia E.

It was really nice meeting you in Kyoto yesterday. It was a surprise to know that you knew the Tale of Genji. I guided a lot of people to Nonomiya Shrine but you were the second person who knew it. I had a wonderful time myself with you. It was a great joy spending time with such an intelligent people. Hiro

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