News & Topics
- Feb/18/2026
- SYSTEM MAINTENANCE NOTICENew Reservation requests will not be possible during System Maintenance: February 20, 2026 (Fri) ~ February 23, 2026 (Mon) Japan Standard Time.We apologize for any inconvenience.Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Jan/15/2026
- Notice of Set Booking TimesThank you very much for using our services.＜From Sep 11, 2025 onward＞Every day: 9:00 – 15:00 (Japan Standard Time)We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your kind understanding.
- Dec/21/2025
- 🌸SPRING KUMANO TOURS ON SALE🌸
EXCLUSIVE Self-guided Tours【Limited availability】KUMANO TRAVEL Only Kumano Hongu Taisha Festival Participation Tour!【Fully booked】
🔴Kumano Kodo Trek & Grand Shrine Festival Tour - 6 days Self-Guided | Intermediate | April 12~17, 2026MORE SPRING TOURS【Limited availability】:
🟡 Kumano Kodo Pilgrim’s Journey ① - 7 days Self-Guided | Advanced | April 5~11, 2026(🟢: Available/ 🟡: Limited/ 🔴: Fully booked）
- Oct/07/2025
- Riding Buses during Peak Season
Local buses are a great way to get around the Kumano area, but they can be crowded or full at certain times and certain stops during peak fall season.
- Sep/21/2025
Oct 1st (Wed) 2025 KUMANO KODO ROUTE CHANGE NOTICE
The detour between Nakado-Jaya Teahouse remains and Jagata Jizo with close with the return to walking the original trail via Iwagami-oji.
- Aug/26/2025
- SUSPENDED PILGRIM PACK DELIVERY TO U.S.
Sales and shipments of the “KUMANO KODO Nakahechi, Official Guide Book | Pilgrim Pack” to the United States are temporarily suspended due to recent changes in U.S. customs procedures for duty-free exemptive parcels.We continue to monitor the situation for changes and will provide updates, and hopefully resume sales in the future.Please note that our travel products (such as tours) remain available to all customers as usual, and you may continue to book them without concern.In addition, if you visit Tanabe, you can also purchase the Guide Book at the local shop tanabe en+ and pick up free maps, bus timetables, and the Dual Pilgrim stamp credential at the TANABE Tourist Information Center.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.
- Jun/25/2025
- 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.
Reservations on the KUMANO TRAVEL system are not automatic, and booking is a two-step process. We do not hold or stock rooms, as many of the accommodations in our community are small, family-owned establishments that struggle to provide stocked rooms.The spring and fall are peak seasons and the smaller communities are very busy, 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. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- Oct/21/2024
- 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 20 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.
- Aug/23/2024
- Koyasan Village Bus Route Detour
Bus access to some temples will be affected by a road closure and detour in Koyasan Village from August, 26, 2024.
Koyasan Bus Detour Details >>
