Kumano Kodo Walk, Takijiri-oji to Takahara Kumano-jinja
Kumano TREK, English Speaking Guides
Description
This guided walking tour is from Takijiri-oji to Takahara settlement. Takijiri-oji is the spiritual entrance to the sacred Kumano mountains. It is the most common starting point for pilgrimage walks on the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo.
The walk is relatively short but has some steep climbs. The trail is a mixture of dirt, tree roots, stone steps, and cobble stones. It is in the forest for most of the time with a couple of panoramic lookout spots.
Your local English speaking guide will introduce you to the history and culture of the area.
The tour finishes in the beautiful settlement of Takahara overlooking the mountains. Most people choose to stay at one of the accommodations here (reservations highly recommended), or continue down the mountain to the Kurisugawa bus stop to transit back to Tanabe or towards the Hongu area.
Price
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Details
| Course Name | Takijiri-oji to Takahara (to Kurisugawa 栗栖川 bus stop) |
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| Distance | ~4 km |
| Time | ~4 hours (not including bus transport times) |
| Difficulty | 2.5 (this is a short but steep walk) What is a difficulty rating of walking trails? |
| Meeting Place | Takijiri 滝尻 bus stop |
| Tour Ending Place | Your accommodation in Takahara or to Kurisgawa 栗栖川 bus stop. |
| Maps | Kumano Kodo Takijiri~Takahara, Nakahechi Area Map |
| OPTION 1 | |
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| Bus dep: Kii-Tanabe | 10:15 |
| Takijiri bus stop meeting Time | 10:53 |
| Takahara end of Tour | 15:00 |
| Or Kurisugawa bus stop End of Tour | 15:30 |
| OPTION 2 | |
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| Bus dep: Kii-Tanabe | 11:35 |
| Takijiri bus stop meeting Time | 12:18 |
| Takahara end of Tour | 16:15 |
| Or Kurisugawa bus stop End of Tour | 16:45 |
| OPTION 3 | |
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| Bus dep: Kii-Tanabe | 12:50 |
| Takijiri bus stop meeting Time | 13:28 |
| Takahara end of Tour | 17:10 |
| Or Kurisugawa bus stop End of Tour | 17:40 |
※ Please specify which tour time you would like to join when making the reservation request.
If you would like a different time, please contact us for details.
Price Notice
※ Maximum 10 people per tour.
※ Price includes insurance fee.
※ Prices does not include transportation fees or meals for participants but does include meals and transportation costs for the guides.
Children
Please contact us for pricing for children.NOTE: Kumano Trek may not accept children on some guided walks.
Access
Public Bus
● Daily busses leave from Kii-Tanabe station and Shirahama for Takijiri. (Bus timetable #1)
● The Takijiri 滝尻 bus stop is across highway 311 from the Kumano Kodo Kan pilgrimage center.
More bus timetables
Taxi
● Another transportation option is to take a taxi.
● JR Kii-Tanabe or JR Shirahama to Takijiri.
Book online
Luggage
Lunch
Lunch is not included in this tour. Please eat lunch before you arrive, or bring something simple with you to eat along the way.After Tour
There are a few options once the tour is complete.● Stay overnight at the wonderful accommodation in Takahara.
● Walk down to Kurisugawa bus stop on Highway 311 from here you can:
1. Return to Tanabe or Shirahama.
2. Continue onto Chikatsuyu, Nonaka (Tsugizakura) or Hongu (Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen) to overnight.
For those doing a multi-day walk on the Kumano Kodo you can incorporate this into the first day of your tour to get you orientated and on your way smoothly, staying your first night in Takahara.
Please contact us if you would like more ideas on how to fit this guided walk into your visit.
Notes
Please:● wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
● be prepared for rain.
● bring a lunch and drinks.
