Kumano Kodo Private Tour Highlights
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient network of pilgrim trails dating back more than 1000 years connecting historic shrines and temples running through the mountains of the Kii Peninsula. The most popular route, Nakahechi, along which past emperors traveled, crosses the width of the Peninsula from Tanabe town on the west coast to Shingu and Nachi-Katsuura towns on the east. Hikers of all levels can enjoy quiet mountain hamlets and onsens.
- Value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Private-group tour: Ensures a personal experience
- Choose 3 to 4 sights you would like to see from the tour itinerary
- A top choice for first-time visitors to Kumano Kodo
- Walking tour and Tour with Private Vehicle Available!
Kumano Kodo Private Tours
Most popular places to visit in Kumano Kodo
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Kumano Kodo
9:10 am Walk Kumano Kodo to Kumano Hongu Taisha
This is a very nice half day walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. It goes through a mixture of ridge top settlements and forest trails.
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha
One of the three grand shrines, Kumano Hongu Taisha stands on a small ridge line in the north of the Hongu village. The austere pavilions are made of wood with impressive cypress bark roofs; it's architecture style dating back over 800 years.
15:00 pm Tour end
9:10 am Walk Daimonzaka of Kumano Kodo
The Daimonzaka is a short but scenic cobblestone staircase rising out of the valley lined with ancient trees.
11:00 Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha
One of the three grand shrines, Kumano Nachi Taisha is located halfway up Nachi Mountain, about 350 meters above sea level. It has its religious origin in the ancient nature worship of Nachi-no-Otaki falls.
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Visit Nachi Falls
Nachi-no-Otaki is 133 meters high and 13 meters wide - the tallest waterfall in Japan. It's water source is the surrounding broad-leaf evergreen primeval forest, a sanctuary that has been protected since ancient times, used for ascetic training by mountain monks who practice Shugendo, a mixed religion of foreign and indigenous beliefs.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
- Hossinmon-Oji
- Hongu Taisha
- Daimonzaka
- Kumano Nachi Taisha
- Nachi Falls
- Seiganto-ji
- Oyunohara
- Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Kumano Kodo
- Route 1. Hossinmon-Oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha
9:10 am Walk Kumano Kodo to Kumano Hongu Taisha
This is a very nice half day walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. It goes through a mixture of ridge top settlements and forest trails.
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha
One of the three grand shrines, Kumano Hongu Taisha stands on a small ridge line in the north of the Hongu village. The austere pavilions are made of wood with impressive cypress bark roofs; it's architecture style dating back over 800 years.
15:00 pm Tour end
- Route 2. Daimonzaka Walking and Visiting Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls
9:10 am Walk Daimonzaka of Kumano Kodo
The Daimonzaka is a short but scenic cobblestone staircase rising out of the valley lined with ancient trees.
11:00 Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha
One of the three grand shrines, Kumano Nachi Taisha is located halfway up Nachi Mountain, about 350 meters above sea level. It has its religious origin in the ancient nature worship of Nachi-no-Otaki falls.
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Visit Nachi Falls
Nachi-no-Otaki is 133 meters high and 13 meters wide - the tallest waterfall in Japan. It's water source is the surrounding broad-leaf evergreen primeval forest, a sanctuary that has been protected since ancient times, used for ascetic training by mountain monks who practice Shugendo, a mixed religion of foreign and indigenous beliefs.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
