①:Experience Pilgrimage trail with YOKO! Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine

Wakayama

English, Bengali (Bangla)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 8 people

Meet at Kumano Hongu Taisha bus stop. Use Hotel shuttle to Hossinmon-oji (free of charge) or get the local bus at 9:20/10:10 to Hosshinmon-oji (460yen/15min).

Pleasant walk form Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrinne( 7.5km / 4.7ml, 4hrs).

Enjoy local nature and flowers.

Learn Kumano Pilgrimage history as well as experience local lifestyle in rural area.

Yoko M.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

Meeting Point

Kumano Hongu Taisha-mae bus stop

Get stamps at each Oji shrines and Kumano Hongu Grand shrine for Dual Pilgrim or just for fun!

Assist to get Dual Pilgrim certificate at Kumano Hongu Heritage Centre close by Kumano Hongu Taisha.

Communicate with local lady at tea house. Experience popular coffee,water coming from Yunomine-hotspring and homemade Aka shiso or perilla mint juice. (200yen each). Open on weekends except winter.

Visit the amazing view point and learn about the ancient pilgrimage history as well as local life style in countryside.

Ending Point

Kumano Hongu Taisha-mae bus stop

What to Expect

I am experienced Kumano Pilgrimage trail guide and lived in the area. We may encounter local people and communicate with them.

We will walk the last section of Nakahechi Pilgrimage route and the most highlight walk.

If the condition allows, experience meditation at the forest bath area.

Yoko can help you to get ★"Dual Pilgrim Certificate" in Hongu.

★Dual Pilgrim Certificate： Completed both pilgrimage trails for the Kumano Kodo and the Way of St.James (Camino de Santiago).

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Assist to get Dual Pilgrim Certificate

Tour information

What‘s not included

Transportation fee from Hongu Taisha-mae → Hosshinmon-oji (470 JPY pp)

You may have free shuttle service from your accommodation.

Lunch: Hand made lunch box (Fish/Beef 1100JPY) Please see the Lunch box photos.

Important Information

Please make a reservation 1 day in advance.

Proper clothing and foot wear for mountain hike is essential.

★Day pack

★Rain gear

★Hat,sunglasses, sunscreen

★Walking poles

★Camera

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Wakayama Tour Reviews

Susan grace M.

5 / 5

May 20, 2023

“ shes the best,, ”

All l around the best experience.. YOKO one of the best over-all tour guides ive ever had in Japan.. She was mindful on my skills of hiking while engaging on all my questions.. Just a fun and informativve time all around- looking forward to more guiding from her in the future. She really is an expert guide in that region.

Yoko M.

I'm appriciate that Suzan left me the great review! Suzan showed me her respect to our country Japan which was very touched and impressed. I was so happy to share the time with her on one of my favorite Kumano Kodo routes. I enjoyed chatting with her and learnt a lot from her. I would love to see her again in near future! There are lot more to see and talk!! Suzan is one of the best visitors ever!

Janah B.

5 / 5

Dec 3, 2022

“ Beyond expectation ”

I'm so happy I took this tour because Yoko-san's thoughtfulness and itinerary for this tour is amazing. She had done so much research and I managed to visit most places in the movie. I highly recommend anyone who plan to visit Wakayama to choose her as tour guide! Thankyou so much Yoko-san!

Yoko M.

Hi, Janah! Thank you so much for the great review! It was in 2020 when you contacted me for the first time. I understood your passion and was so happy for you to made it happen. I also had a great time with you and learnt a lot from you. I hope you found your favorite places in Kumano and our town in Nachi Katsuura. There are so many places to see. If you or your friends ever come to visit here again, I would love to customize the tour with your request! Please enjoy the rest of time in Japan and I hope you can share the experience with your family and friends!

Malvis D.

5 / 5

Feb 13, 2020

“ Fantastic trip along the Hongu loop ”

I had the Hongu loop tour with Yoko. Yoko is a very considerate and knowledgeable guide who’s very familiar with the Kumano Kodo. She always provides a quick overview of the route for the next 1 hour to prepare me first, letting me know the elevation level and difficulty of the route, which helped me to be mentally ready. She also helped me to get lunch bento from a famous local hotel, and the Kumano beef lunch box was really delicious! We also chatted a lot and collected the stamps along the way. I learnt a lot more about the history and culture behind Kumano Kodo, and this is exactly what I wanted: a trip with learnings. I will not be possible to complete this trip without Yoko’s help. I’ll definitely recommend Yoko to whoever wish to learn a bit more about this cultural heritage on top of the trekking journey, and I believe you will love the experience Yoko provides.

Yoko M.

Hello, Malvis! Thank you very much for leaving me such a great review! I was so happy to share the time in one of the most beautiful pilgrimage routes with you. I also enjoyed chatting with you and learnt a lot about your culture! It was impressing to hear your beautiful Japanese! がんばってくださいね！ I hope next time you can complete the Dual Pilgrimage stamps on Kumano Kodo side and get more Goshuin seals. There are lot more to say about the history about Kumano Kodo!! The accommodation who provided us beef bento box, they use fresh local vegetables and home grown rice in fish or beef bento. It always makes hikers to enjoy eating on the trail. I'm happy to hear you loved it! If you can bring your parents or your friends next time, I would love to give you lots of tips about making the most of your stay here!