Official Community Reservation System
Kumano is a spiritual region of Japan located in the southern reaches of the mountainous Kii Peninsula blessed with a rich pilgrimage tradition, isolated hot springs, and welcoming countryside hospitality.
KUMANO TRAVEL is a local, community-based initiative, created to provide quality information, services, and products so visitors can fully experience all this area has to offer.
Each request is processed personally by our passionate staff. Reservations are done in a two-step process and need to be made at least 10 days in advance: 1. Make Reservation Request 2. Pay to Finalize Booking.
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News & Topics
- Apr/08/2020
- Several cases of pneumonia related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Japan. We ask all guests to fill out the form and check their body temperature at KUMANO TRAVEL | Travel Support Center to confirm current health conditions. If their body temperature is higher than 37.5 degree, we might not able to complete your request.
- Apr/06/2020
- In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, some of the services at accommodations and optional tours may change without notice, for example change of meal contents and location and partial closure of facilities.
- Mar/09/2020
- IMPORTANT: For the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 in Japan, please refer to the World Health Organization and the Japan National Travel Organization's website
Trail information: All Nakahechi routes are open.
Bus information: All local buses are running on-schedule.
Please check your country's official travel advisories for the most updated information in order to make the most aware decision about your travel plans, and take adequate precaution for your journey.
For concerned guests, you can cancel reservations via your MyPage account as soon as possible but please note that standard cancellation policy will be applied per the rules and regulations we follow for travel agents in accordance with the Travel Agency Law.
Destinations
KUMANO KODO
Pilgrimage to Japan’s Spiritual Origins
For over 1000 years people from all levels of society, including retired emperors and aristocrats, have made the arduous pilgrimage to the sacred sites in Kumano. These pilgrims used a network of routes, now called the Kumano Kodo, which stretched across the mountainous Kii Peninsula.
The walk itself was an integral part of the pilgrimage process as they undertook rigorous religious rites of worship and purification. Walking the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is a fantastic way to experience the unique cultural landscape of Japan's spiritual countryside.
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Why KUMANO TRAVEL
KUMANO TRAVEL is the official community reservation system for the region, an international award-winning new model of grassroots tourism development. By making reservations locally with KUMANO TRAVEL you are directly supporting our community. Thank you!
More reasons to book local: Quality Personal Service, Intimate Knowledge, Locally Owned & Operated, Travelers’ Safety Net, Responsible & Sustainable, Freedom to Discover, Secure Booking, Onsite Travel Support Center…
How to Book
Reservations are made in a two-step process: 1. Make Reservation Request 2. Pay to Finalize Booking. Select your desired accommodation, tour & activity, or travel service to add to your shopping cart. Once you have added all of your products and services make a reservation request. When the reservation is processed, full payment is made to confirm the booking.
Model Itineraries are sample travel plans to help you organize your trip. You can use them as they are or adjust them to your needs. It is a simplified way to add products and services to your shopping cart. The ultimate tool to personalizing your journey to Kumano!
