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Kumano Kodo, NYTimes' Must Travel Experience

Kumano Kodo, NYTimes' Must Travel Experience

Since the Kumano Kodo was registered as a World Heritage site, people from all over the world have come. You will feel like you have time-traveled back in time and enjoy beautiful mountain paths in Japan. The walking guide includes; - Explanation of historical highlights - Q&A about Japanese culture and society that you want to know - Walk time management and crisis management (where possible) - First aid and ambulance arrangements in case of emergency - Having fun with me !

Kumano Kodo, NYTimes' Must Travel Experience

FROM$98/ per group

FROM$98/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Keiji H.

Kumano Kodo Walking 《world heritage site》

Kumano Kodo Walking 《world heritage site》

Kumano is an isolated sacred site of healing and revitalization. Many people have been visiting and walking Kumano since a thousand years ago. I will show you Japanese beautiful nature, history of Japanese Shinto and Buddhism coexisting for a long time . I'd like you to enjoy walking Kumano kodo and experience how Japanese people have been living with the mixture of nature and religion.

Kumano Kodo Walking 《world heritage site》

FROM$248/ per group

FROM$248/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Hatsumi S.

Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka and Nachi Waterfalls - from Wakayama

Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka and Nachi Waterfalls - from Wakayama

Kumano is an important part of the World Heritage site “the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Kumano is in Wakayama Prefecture and I worked for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred site very well.

Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka and Nachi Waterfalls - from Wakayama

FROM$391/ per group

FROM$391/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

Mt. Koya is a sacred site for Buddhism which was founded in India and brought to Japan in the 6th Century. Kumano is a sacred site for Shintoism which is rooted in the nature worship in Japan. And Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes connect these sacred sites. On this tour, we will visit Mt. Koya(Danjo Garan, Honzan, Okuno-in) and Kumano (Hongu, Hayatama and Nachi Grand Shrines, and Nachi Waterfalls), and we will walk on Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka Pilgrimage Route.

Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

FROM$977/ per group

FROM$977/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Overnight tirp to Kumano Kodo, Nachi Waterfalls, Kumano Shrines and more - from Wakayama

Overnight tirp to Kumano Kodo, Nachi Waterfalls, Kumano Shrines and more - from Wakayama

This is an overnight trip to Kumano from Wakayama. On the first day, we will walk Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka which is the final and most beautiful part of Kumano Kodo for two hours to visit Kumano Nachi Shrine, Nachisan Seigantoji temple and the Nachi waterfalls. We will stay at Katsuura Hot Spring Resort to enjoy natural hot springs. On the second day, we will visit Kumano Hayatama Shrine and Kamikura shrine to explore Kumano more.

Overnight tirp to Kumano Kodo, Nachi Waterfalls, Kumano Shrines and more - from Wakayama

FROM$782/ per group

FROM$782/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi

Start at Shirahama station. Short walks or drive through along Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route. Visit hot springs and some attraction.

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi

FROM$195/ per group

FROM$195/ per group

Japan Tour Guide - Yasuo H.