KUMANO KODO Trek - 7 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu, (Fushiogami), Shingu & Nachi | Self-Guided

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KUMANO KODO Trek - 7 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu, (Fushiogami), Shingu & Nachi | Self-Guided
Takijiri-oji
Kumano Kodo Trekking
Takahara Settlement
Chikatsuyu Village
Tsugizakura-oji
Hosshinmon-oji
Fushiogami-oji
Yatagarasu Amulet
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Oyunohara
Yunomine Onsen

 Description

This itinerary included a variety of experiences related to the ancient Kumano pilgrimage.

Walks on the main portion of the Nakahechi pilgrimage, including visits to all three Kumano Grand Shrines and a few nights in onsen villages to enjoy the hot springs. 

There is a diversity of walks: 2 full day walks and easier highlight walks in Hongu, Shingu and Nachi.

 

 

OVERVIEW

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Kawayu Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto

Duration: 7 days & 6 nights (4.5 days have walks)

Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Fushiogami, Kawayu Onsen, Katsuura X2

Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)

Accommodations are diverse including guesthouses (minshuku),  rental houses, and traditional Japanese inns (ryokan). 
★ IMPORTANT: Some accommodations have shared bathroom facilities.

Overall Level: Intermediate

Type: Self-guided

Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk

Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days

Walking Difficult: Day 2=3, Day 3=3, Day 4=1.5, Day 5=1.5,  Day 6=1.5
What is walking difficulty?

Recommended For: Those who are good walkers looking for a challenging two day trek, plus highlight walks near the Kumano Sanzan Shrines.

 

BASE PRICES
177,000 yen per person (2 people per room)
36,000 yen per person single supplement

NOTE: Prices will be registered based on two people per room and adjusted for single supplement during the processing period.

 

DAY 1

     Train from Osaka/Kyoto to Kii-Tanabe (~3 hrs)

     Stay in Tanabe

     


     Day 1: Breakfast/X Lunch/X Supper/X

     No daily luggage shuttles

DAY 2

     Bus from Kii-Tanabe to Takijiri (~40 min)

     Walk from Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu-oji  (~13 km, 6~7 hrs)

     Stay in Chikatsuyu

     


     Day 2: Breakfast/X Lunch/X Supper/〇

     Daily luggage shuttles (1 piece per guest) Tanabe→Chikatsuyu

DAY 3

     Walk Chikatsuyu-oji to Fushiogami (~21 km, 8~11 hrs)

     Stay in Fushiogami

     


     Day 3: Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Supper/〇

     Daily luggage shuttles (1 piece per guest) Chikatsuyu→Fushiogami

DAY 4

     Walk Fushiogami to Kumano Hongu Taisha (~4 km, 1~2 hrs)

     Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Oyunohara, Kumano Hongu Heritage Center

     <Option>Register as Dual Pilgrim at Kumano Hongu Heritage Center

     Lunch on your own in Hongu

     <Option>Walk Dainichi-goe from Kumano Hongu Taisha to Yunomine Onsen (bus from Yunomine to Kawayu) (~2 km, ~2 hrs)

     Bus from Hongu-Taisha-mae to Kawayu Onsen (~10 min)

     Stay in Kawayu Onsen

     


     Day 4:Breakfast/〇 Lunch/× Supper/〇

     Daily luggage shuttles (1 piece per guest) Fushiogami→Kawayu Onsen

DAY 5

     Bus from Hongu area to Shingu (~60 min)

     Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kamikura-jinja

     Bus/train from Shingu to Kii-Katsuura Sta.

     Stay in Katsuura

     


     Day 5: Breakfast/〇 Lunch/X Supper/〇

     Daily luggage shuttles (1 piece per guest) Hongu Accommodation→Katsuura

DAY 6

     Bus from Kii-Katsuura Sta. to Daimon-zaka (~10 min)

     Walk Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka (~1.5 km, ~1 hr)

     Bus from Nachisan to Kii-Katsuura (~25 min)

     Stay in Katsuura

     


     Day 6: Breakfast/〇 Lunch/X Supper/〇

     No daily luggage shuttles

DAY 7

     Train from Kii-Katsuura to Shin-Osaka (~3 hr, 50 min)

     


     Day 7: Breakfast/〇 Lunch/X Supper/X

     No daily luggage shuttles


 

INCLUDED

 6 Nights of accommodation

 5 Suppers, 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

 Daily luggage shuttles (1 piece per guest)


NOT INCLUDED

 Transportation: busses, trains, etc.

 Miscellaneous personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, shopping, etc.

 Travel insurance (please purchase this before your trip)


NOTES

● The Kumano Kodo is a mountain trail with sections unpaved, uneven surfaces of dirt, roots and cobblestones.  Please wear appropriate footwear.

● Dress appropriately for the season that you will be walking.

More weather information and other tips.

● Some accommodations have shared facilities such as hot-spring baths.
Here is a detailed overview on how to take a Japanese bath.

● Tour itinerary may change depending on local circumstances and/or weather.


Any questions? Contact us!

 

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 Itinerary Map

 Highlights

Walk Kumano Kodo

Ancient pilgrimage route network in the Kii mountains.

Stay in traditional accommodation

From traditional Ryokan inns to family run guesthouses.

Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha

One of three Kumano grand shrines.

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Eat local cuisine

Immerse yourself in Japan’s country side culinary traditions.

Soak in Kawayu Onsen

A geological wonder: Hot spring in the river!

Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha

One of the three Kumano grand shrines..

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Experience Katsuura

Hot spring fishing port on Pacific coast.

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Walk Daimon-zaka

Ancient stone staircase lined with ancient trees.

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Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha

Home to Japan’s tallest waterfall.

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 Meals

Supper
Set Japanese style for most accommodations
Breakfast
Japanese or Western style depending on accommodation
Lunch
Bento style lunch box

IMPORTANT:

Not all facilities can accommodate all dietary requests.   If a match with availability and dietary needs is not possible then an error will appear.  

Guests with stricter dietary requirements may find it challenging to find a match. 

 

Meal Options

 : Possible : Not Possible

 Vegetarian

NoMeatNo Meat

NoFishNo Fish

NoSeafoodNo Seafood (other than fish)

NoDashifishstockNo Dashi fish stock

NoDairyNo Dairy

NoEggsNo Eggs

 Gluten Free

With Miso & Soy Sauce

No Miso & Soy Sauce (Celiac or Intolerant)

 Allergies

Possible

 Others

No Raw Fish/Seafood

No Pork

No Red Meat (beef or pork)

No Shellfish

Vegetarianism and gluten free foods are not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the meal options that are possible with each service provider to make sure that it meets your needs.

FISH STOCK: Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find vegetarian options.

GLUTEN: For those who are not intorelant to gluten or Celiac then choosing Gluten Free "With Miso and Soy Sauce" will increase your options.

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NOTE: It is difficult and not culturally sensitive to change meal requests, or make new meal demands, onsite when you arrive at accommodations. Meal options must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.

 Detailed Itinerary

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

  • PREPARATION

    Preparation and planning is the key to a safe trek in the sacred Kumano mountains.

    Choose a route that you have adequate experience and physical strength to safely complete. 

    Wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and carry necessary gear. 

    NOTE: Details sometimes change, especially bus schedules, so please double-check times before your trip.  If you notice something incorrect, please let us know. Thank you!

  • WHEN TO VISIT

    The Nakahechi route is open year round.  

    Summer can be hot and humid, and winter has a slight possibility of snow at higher elevations (from end of December to end of February) although it usually melts shortly it falls. The winter months have shorter daylight hours.

    Japanese national holidays and long-weekends can be busy so best to avoid (especially golden week in the beginning of May and Obon mid-August).


    NOTE: It is often best to come mid-week as capacity is limited in smaller villages along the trail.

  • RESOURCES

    There are many useful resources related to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.  Please use these to make the most of your trip.

    Maps and Official Guide Book, are available onsite in Tanabe.  Online “Pilgrim Packs” including these materials can be mailed in advance.

DAY 1
Transfer to Tanabe

Overnight: Tanabe

  • DAY 1 OVERVIEW

    DAY ONE is a transfer to Tanabe, the gateway to the Kumano Kodo.  Enjoy a delicious evening meal at a local restaurant and prepare for the trek. 

  • TRAIN FROM OSAKA TO KII-TANABE

    The JR train travels down the west coast of the Kii peninsula.

    As you head south the scenery changes dramatically from the large urban centers to agricultural and natural regions, with distinctively less populated mountains.

    Watch for terraced orange and ume orchards along the way.

    TIP: Sit on the right hand side of the train for the best views.

  • VISIT TANABE

    Tanabe is a small coastal city on the west side of the Kii Peninsula, well known for its agricultural products such as ume (Japanese Apricots) and oranges, as well its fresh seafood. 

    The downtown area is located southwest of the Kii-Tanabe train station, from which a ten minute walk leads to the Ogigahama beach.  

    Near the station is Tokei-jinja, a main shrine at the junction of the Nakahechi and Ohechi routes.  

    INTERESTING FACT: Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of the Aikido martial, was born in Tanabe.

  • VISIT TANABE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

    This information center is next to the Kii-Tanabe station as you exit on the left. There are paper copies of maps and transportation timetables as well as Dual Pilgrim credential to collect stamps along the trail.  This is the best place to get the most up-to-date information before you begin your walk!

  • SUPPER

    The entertainment area in front of the JR Kii-Tanabe station is called “Ajikoji” and is packed with over 200 restaurants and Japanese style pubs (Izakaya).

    It is considered to be the most concentrated of its kind for a city of this size in the entire country of Japan. Every alley is full of quaint places to eat and drink.

    Many restaurants have English menus.  Ask at the information center for recommendations.

    Kanpai!

  • OVERNIGHT IN TANABE

    There are a diversity of guesthouses and business style hotels in Tanabe. 

DAY 2
Walk Kumano Kodo, Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu-oji

Overnight: Chikatsuyu

  • DAY 2 OVERVIEW

    DAY TWO is a full day walk on the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu village.

    NOTE: The Kumano Kodo is a mountain trail, therefore walking times vary greatly depending on weather, season, personal experience, and fitness.  Please plan accordingly for a safe walk, as many people underestimate the difficulty of the terrain.

  • LUGGAGE SHUTTLE

    Leave luggage at accommodation.

  • BUS FROM KII-TANABE STATION TO TAKIJIRI (Meiko Bus)

     Depart: 8:32 Kii-Tanabe

     Arrive: 9:10 Takijiri


    Busses depart from bus stop two in front of the station. 

    PRICE: 970 yen

  • VISIT KUMANO KODO KAN PILGRIMAGE CENTER

    The round Kumano Kodo Kan Pilgrimage Center is located across the river from Takijiri-oji.

    There are introductory exhibitions in Japanese and English about the pilgrimage route.  

    Toilets and vending machines are available.

  • VISIT TAKIJIRI-OJI

    Takijiri-oji is one of the main trailheads of the Nakahechi route.

    It is here that the passage into the sacred mountains begins—the entrance to the abode of the gods and Buddhist paradises of rebirth.

    There were once extensive halls, a bath house, lodgings for pilgrims, and residences for priests, priestesses and monks in the area.

  • WALK KUMANO KODO - TAKIJIRI-OJI TO CHIKATSUYU

     Distance: ~14 km
     Time: 6~8 hr
     Elevation Gain: ~1010 m
     Elevation Loss: ~840 m

    This is a short but steep uphill walk from Takijiri to the ridge top settlement of Takahara.  From Takahara the trail continues over a pass arriving in Chikatsuyu village.

    NOTE: The trail starts off with a challenging grade so set a slow, easy pace, watching your steps on the rocks and roots.

    Kumano Kodo Map 1
    Kumano Kodo Map 2

  • VISIT TAKAHARA

    Takahara is a small settlement on a ridgeline with panoramic views of the Hatenashi mountain range. 

    It is the site of the mystical Takahara Kumano-jinja shrine, one of the oldest buildings along this section of the pilgrimage route. The shrine grounds are home to giant camphor trees, over 800 years old!

    Takahara is known as "Kiri-no-Sato" (Village in the Mist) because the scenic vistas are often blanketed with mist. The valley below dramatically fills with fog, creating a beautiful sea of clouds.

  • LUNCH

    Picnic lunch along the trail.

    NOTE: It is best to buy something for lunch in Tanabe before boarding your bus.

  • VISIT CHIKATSUYU

    The village after Takahara is Chikatsuyu where the clear Hiki-gawa river runs through the valley.

    Pass through Chikatsuyu towards Tsugizakura-oji.

  • OVERNIGHT IN CHIKATSUYU

    There are some minshuku guesthouses and rental houses in Chikatsuyu.

  • SUPPER

    At accommodation.

DAY 3
Walk Kumano Kodo, Chikatsuyu-oji to Fushigami-oji

Overnight: Fushiogami

  • DAY 3 OVERVIEW

    Walk the Kumano Kodo to the small, quiet ridge-top community of Fushiogami.  Fushiogami is a few kilometers before Kumano Hongu Taisha. 

  • BREAKFAST

    At accommodation.

    PICK UP LUNCH BOX

    Receive lunch box from the accommodation before check-out.
  • LUGGAGE SHUTTLE

    Leave luggage at accommodation.

  • Option 1 (Intermediate Walk)
    WALK KUMANO KODO - DOYUKAWA-BASHI BUS STOP TO FUSHIOGAMI

     Distance: ~13 km
     Time: 5~7 hrs
     Elevation Gain: ~770 m
     Elevation Loss: ~1370 m

    BUS FROM CHIKATSUYU TO DOYUKAWA-BASHI (Ryujin Bus)

     Depart: 7:23 Chikatsuyu-oji
     Arrive: 7:33 Doyukawa-bashi

    PRICE: 420 yen

    Kumano Kodo Map 1
    Kumano Kodo Map 2
    Walk Options
    Bus Timetable #1

  • Option 2 (Full Walk)
    WALK KUMANO KODO - CHIKATSUYU-OJI TO FUSHIOGAMI

     Distance: ~22 km
     Time: 8~11 hr
     Elevation Gain: ~1210 m
     Elevation Loss: ~1670 m

    This is a challenging full day walk with many climbs and descents, finishing at the Kumano Hongu Taisha. 

    Best to start early if attempting the full walk.

    Kumano Kodo Map 1
    Kumano Kodo Map 2
    Walk Options

  • Option 3 (Short Walk)
    WALK KUMANO KODO - HOSSHINMON-OJI TO FUSHIOGAMI

     Distance: ~3.6 km
     Time: 1~2 hr
     Elevation Gain: ~190 m
     Elevation Loss: ~260 m

    This option allows for a later check-out and more leisurely walk with a diversity of forested trail and settlement scenery.  Take a local bus from Chikatsuyu to Hosshimon-oji with one transfer.

    BUS FROM CHIKATSUYU TO HOSSHINMON-OJI (Meiko, then Ryujin Bus)

      Depart: 9:42 Nakahechi Bijutsukan-mae
      Arrive: 10:12 Hongu Taisha-mae

    PRICE: 1090 yen

      Depart: 10:30 Hongu Taisha-mae
      Arrive: 10:45 Hosshinmon-oji

    PRICE: 470 yen

  • LUNCH

    Picnic lunch along the trail.

  • OVERNIGHT IN FUSHIOGAMI

    Stay in a renovated rural rental house.

  • SUPPER

    At accommodation.

DAY 4 
Walk Kumano Kodo, Fushigami-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha

Overnight: Kawayu Onsen

  • DAY 4 OVERVIEW

    Walk the final few kilometers to Kumano Hongu Taisha, visit Hongu area at a leisurely pace (or try a hike Yunomine Onsen) then stay overnight at Kawayu Onsen.

  • BREAKFAST

    At accommodation.

  • LUGGAGE SHUTTLE

    Leave luggage at accommodation.

  • WALK KUMANO KODO - FUSHIOGAMI TO KUMANO HONGU TAISHA

     Distance: ~4 km
     Time: 1~2 hrs
     Elevation Gain: ~0 m
     Elevation Loss: ~200 m

    This is a very nice morning walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha.

    Kumano Kodo Map

  • 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.

    Watch for the sacred symbol of Kumano, the Yatagarasu three-legged crow.

  • VISIT KUMANO HONGU HERITAGE CENTER

    This visitor center is on the east side route 311 across from the Kumano Hongu Taisha grand shrine. 

    It has detailed information and exhibits about the area in English. 


    HOURS:
     9:00~17:00 (open year-round)

    NOTE: Registration as DUAL PILGRIM takes place here.  It takes at least 15 minutes and cannot be mailed out.

    Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
    Dual Pilgrim

  • REGISTER AS A DUAL PILGRIM

    For those that have already walked the Camino de Santiago and have completed one of the qualifying sections of the Kumano Kodo, visit the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center to register.

    Once you have registered, ask about re-visiting Kumano Hongu Taisha for a Dual Pilgrim drumming ceremony!

  • VISIT OYUNOHARA

    Kumano Hongu Taisha was originally located at Oyunohara, a sandbank at the confluence of the Kumano-gawa and Otonashi Rivers.

    Legend has it that the Kumano deities, in the form of three moons, descended into the branches of a giant oak tree in this clearing.

    All of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes lead to this sacred site.

    The entrance to Oyunohara is marked by the largest Torii shrine gate in the world (33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide). It is a formalized gateway that designates the entrance to a sacred area and signifies the division of the secular and the spiritual worlds.

  • LUNCH

    Picnic lunch along trail or at restaurant in Hongu.

  • BUS FROM HONGU TO YUNOMINE, WATARASE AND KAWAYU ONSEN (Nara Kotsu)

     Depart: 16:58 Hongu Taisha-mae

     Arrive:  17:09 Yunomine Onsen

     Arrive:  17:17 Watarase Onsen

     Arrive:  17:19 Kawayu Onsen


    Busses depart from in front of the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center. 

    PRICE: 310 yen

    NOTE: After the 16:58 bus there is a long wait until the next one.

  • Option 1
    WALK KUMANO KODO - HONGU TO YUNOMINE ONSEN - DAINICHI-GOE

     Distance: ~2 km
     Time: 1~2 hr
     Elevation Gain: ~250 m
     Elevation Loss: ~190 m

    The Dainichi-goe route is a short but relatively steep trail over Mt. Dainichi that links the Hongu village with Yunomine Onsen.

    The trailhead is at the southend of Hongu.


    BUSES FROM YUNOMINE ONSEN TO KAWAYU ONSEN (Ryujin Bus)

     Depart: 14:51 Yunomine Onsen
     Arrive: 14:57 Watarase Onsen
     Arrive: 14:58 Kawayu Onsen

     Depart: 16:41 Yunomine Onsen
     Arrive: 16:47 Watarase Onsen
     Arrive: 16:48 Kawayu Onsen

    Dainichi-goe
    Kumano Kodo Map

  • VISIT KAWAYU ONSEN

    Kawayu Onsen is a small settlement along the Oto-gawa River: a geological thermal wonder where hot spring water bubbles to the surface of the river.

    On the north side of the river is a collection of accommodations. On the south side of the river is a green forested mountainside.

  • OVERNIGHT IN KAWAYU ONSEN

    There is a diversity of accommodations in Kawayu Onsen such as Ryokan inns, Minshuku lodgings, each with their own hot spring baths.

  • SUPPER

    At accommodation.

DAY 5
Visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kamikura-jinja

Overnight: Katsuura area

  • DAY 5 OVERVIEW

    Bus to Shingu to visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha and walk the steep staircase to Kamikura-jinja where the Kumano Dieties were first believed to descend into a giant rock.  Transfer to the coastal fishing community of Katsuura to overnight at a hot spring accommodation.

  • BREAKFAST

    At accommodation.

  • LUGGAGE SHUTTLE

    Leave luggage at accommodation.

  • BUS FROM HONGU ONSEN AREA TO SHINGU

    Arrive: 8:31 Yunomine Onsen

    Arrive: 8:37 Wataze Onsen

    Arrive: 8:39 Kawayu Onsen

    Arrive: 9:33 Hayatama Taisha-mae (Shingu)



    Busses originate from in front of the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center. 

    PRICE:1,560 yen

  • VISIT KUMANO HAYATAMA TAISHA

    One of the three Kumano grand shrines, Kumano Hayatama Taisha is located at the mouth of the Kumano-gawa river.

    The bright vermillion colors accent the surrounding forest.

    Watch for the ancient Nagi tree whose leaves were used as amulets.

  • LUNCH

    Picnic lunch or at restaurant in Shingu.

    TIP: Kamikura-jinja is a nice spot for a picnic lunch.

  • KAMIKURA-JINJA

    Gotobiki-iwa, a gigantic rock located halfway up Gongen Mountain, is revered as a deity and is the site where the Kumano deities are first believed to have descended.

    At the base of this monolith is a shrine called Kamikura-jinja with views of Shingu.

  • Option 1
    BUS FROM SHINGU TO KATSUURA  (Kumano Kotsu)

     Depart: 14:00 Shingu Station

     Arrive: 14:37 Kii-Katsuura Station


    PRICE: 630 yen

    NOTE: Departures are every 30 minutes. Taking a train is also an option.

  • VISIT KATSUURA ONSEN

    Katsuura Onsen is a fishing port on the rugged Pacific coastline. 

    This coastal village famous for its hot spring baths and world-class seafood.

  • OVERNIGHT IN KATSUURA

    There are a diversity of Ryokan, Minshuku, and Guesthouses in Katsuura, so with coastal views, and many with hot spring baths.

  • SUPPER

    At accommodation.

DAY 6
Walk Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka, Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha and waterfall

Overnight: Katsuura Onsen

  • DAY 6 OVERVIEW

    DAY SIX visits the Nachi Shrine-temple complex including a short walk on the scenic Daimon-zaka slope culminating at the Nachi waterfall, the tallest in Japan.

    Stay overnight in Katsuura Onsen, a coastal fishing village famous for its hot springs.

  • BREAKFAST

    At accommodation.

  • BUS FROM KATSUURA TO DAIMONZAKA (Kumano Kotsu)

    NOTE: At Daimonzaka bus stop are toilets and vending machines.

  • WALK KUMANO KODO - DAIMON-ZAKA

     Distance: ~2 km
     Time: ~1 hr
     Elevation Gain: ~190 m
     Elevation Loss: ~460 m

    The Daimon-zaka is a short but scenic cobblestone staircase rising out of the valley lined with ancient trees.


    NOTE: The distance and time above is only from the base of the valley to the Shrine-temple complex.  There is more descent to the waterfall base and Nachi-no-Taki-mae bus stop.

     
  • 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.

    The branches of a giant camphor shades the roof of the worship hall.

  • VISIT SEIGANTO-JI

    Seiganto-ji temple was founded in the early 5th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the region.

    The view from the temple grounds is dramatic, featuring a pagoda with the falls as a backdrop.

  • 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.

  • BUS FROM NACHI TO KATSUURA (Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus)

    PRICE: 630 yen

  • OVERNIGHT IN KATSUURA

    There are a diversity of Ryokan, Minshuku, and Guesthouses in Katsuura, so with coastal views, and many with hot spring baths.

  • SUPPER

    At accommodation.

DAY 7
Transfer to Next Destination

  • DAY 6 OVERVIEW

    DAY SEVEN is the final day.  Visit Katsuura before transferring to next destination.

  • BREAKFAST

    At accommodation.

  • GO TO NEXT DESTINATION

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