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, a trip on a traditional boat, and a few nights in onsen villages to enjoy the hot springs.

There is a diversity of walks: a bit of challenge (first two days) with some steeper climbs and descents (without being exhausting!) and easier highlight walks around the shrine areas (last 3 days).

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 5 days & 4 nights (all 5 days have walks)
Overnight: Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen (Kawayu Onsen) (Watarase Onsen), Katsuura
Overall Level: Intermediate
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 1=2.5, Day 2=3, Day 3=2, Day 4=1.5, Day 5=1.5
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Those who are good walkers looking for a bit of challenge (first two days), but also highlight walks (last 3 days)

This itinerary is based around one half day walk and two full day walks on the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha, with an overnights in Takahara, Nonaka area (Chikatsuyu village), and finally in Yunomine Onsen after the walk. 

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka (Chikatsuyu) | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto 
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka (Chikatsuyu), Yunomine Onsen 
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days.
Walking Difficult: Day 1=2.5, Day 2=3.5, Day 3=4
Recommended For: Active Walkers

This itinerary is based around two full day walks on the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha, with an overnight in Tanabe City before the walk, and one Kawayu Onsen after the walk.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2 days walking)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Kawayu Onsen (Yunomine Onsen) (Watarase Onsen)
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, Hotel, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Intermediate/Advanced (Advanced if walk the full day on Day 2.  Shorterning Day 2 makes for more of an intermediate walk)
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 2=3, Day 3=4.5
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Active Walkers

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.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Kawayu Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights (3.5 days have walks)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Fushiogami, Kawayu Onsen, Katsuura X2
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, Hotel, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
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.

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: a full day walk and easier highlight walks in Hongu and Nachi.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 5 days & 4 nights (4 days have walks)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen (Kawayu Onsen) (Watarase Onsen), Katsuura
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, Hotel, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Intermediate
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 2=3, Day 3=2, Day 4=1.5, Day 5=1.5 
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Those who are good walkers looking for a challenge for one day, plus highlight walks.

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, a trip on a traditional boat, and a few nights in onsen villages to enjoy the hot springs.

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

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 5 days & 4 nights (4 days have walks)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen (Kawayu Onsen) (Watarase Onsen), Katsuura
Overall Level: Intermediate
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk, Boat
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 2=3, Day 3=2, Day 4=1.5, Day 5=1.5 
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Those who are good walkers looking for a challenge for one day, plus highlight walks.

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: a bit of challenge (first two days) with some steeper climbs and descents (without being exhausting!) and easier highlight walks around the shrine areas (last 3 days).

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Shingu | Katsuura | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 5 days & 4 nights (all 5 days have walks)
Overnight: Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen (Kawayu Onsen) (Watarase Onsen), Katsuura
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, Hotel, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Intermediate
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 1=2.5, Day 2=3, Day 3=2, Day 4=1.5, Day 5=1.5
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Those who are good walkers looking for a bit of challenge (first two days), but also highlight walks (last 3 days)