News & Topics
- Apr/19/2024
The following Self-Guided Package Tours have sold out:Thank you so much!
May:
Kumano Kodo Pilgrim’s Journey - 7 days Self-Guided | Advanced | May 7~13, 2024
★Fully booked.
November:
★Fully booked.More Local Package Tours
- Mar/29/2024
- 【Kumano Kodo Spring 2024 (April 22 & May 14), No New Reservation Requests】
Sorry, the Kumano Kodo, Nakahechi and Kohechi are very full for the peak spring period, therefore we are not accepting new reservation requests via the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Based Reservation System. Thank you for your understanding.
■ PERIOD: Spring 2024 (April 22 to May 14) From May 15 bookings starts April 25th.
■ TYPE: Accommodation requests
■ AREA: Nakahechi route (not including Tanabe), and Kohechi route
NOTE: If you already have a booking request, please send us a message via MyChat for information about your current requests and additional support.
- Mar/08/2024
- 【Updated Reservation Site Operation Hours】
Thank you for visiting our site! The KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation Site is currently operating with set operational times.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
【Booking Times】
From Monday March 11, 2024: Daily 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time)
During this time frame the KUMANO TRAVEL site is open for reservation requests. For current users access to your MyPage, including MyChat, changes and cancellations are available anytime with no closure period.
NOTE: We are not able to receive any last-minute reservation requests by e-mail or phone calls.
- Mar/07/2024
- Kohechi Route Detour
A landslide has closed Route 425 between Totsukawa Onsen and Nishinaka bus stop on the way to the Miura-toge Pass trailhead.
Detour details
- Nov/07/2023
- Please Book in Advance
Currently, there is no last-minute onsite booking office at the Kii-Tanabe Station area.
The KUMANO TRAVEL Travel Support Center has been closed since the pandemic.
Reservations should be made at least 10 days in advance through the online KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System.
Reservations cannot be taken by email or over the phone.
Luggage storage and general tourist information are still available at the TANABE Tourist Information Center next to JR Kii-Tanabe Station. Business hours: 9:00-18:00, every day, year-round.
Thank you for your understanding.
- Nov/06/2023
- Processing Times
Please note that we are currently experiencing an extremely large volume of reservation requests, therefore processing times are taking longer than normal and may take up to 30 days. We will make every effort to process reservations and prioritize the reservation process depending on the reservation received date and traveling date.
KUMANO TRAVEL does not make reservations in real time because we do not hold or stock rooms as many of the accommodations in our community are small, family-owned establishments that do not use computers often.The fall season 2023, September through November, (especially October) is very busy in the smaller communities, such as Takahara, Koguchi, etc. Here is an article to walk the Kumano Kodo while staying in places with more lodging capacity.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this recovery period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- Jan/13/2023
- Notice of Office HoursOur office hours are weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time), closed weekends and national holidays. All requests received outside of working hours will be processed the following workday as will responses to email chat.Thank you for your understanding.
