This is the classic Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trek from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Nachi Taisha via Hongu, with 4.5 days of walking.

Overnights along the way feature hot spring baths and delicious, authentic Japanese food: An immersive experience for the adventurous pilgrim.

It is a challenging multi-day walk so being fit and prepared is important.

Walks can be shortened or skip with the use of public transport.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Koguchi | Nachi | Katsuura | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights (4.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka, Yunomine, Koguchi, Nachi (Katsuura)
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: 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, Day 4=4, Day 5=5 
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Active walkers, with experience doing multiday walks in a mountain environment.

This itinerary consists of one shorter walk from Yunomine Onsen to Kumano Hongu Taisha, and 2 full day walks culminating with a view of Japan’s tallest waterfall at Kumano Nachi Taisha.

The names of the passes are Kogumotori-goe (Ukegawa to Koguchi) and Ogumotori-goe (Koguchi to Nachi). The Ogumotori-goe is a challenging walk with long ascents and descents.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Koguchi | Nachi | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2.5 days walking)
Overnight: ※Yunomine (Kawayu), Koguchi, ※Nachi (Katsuura)
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 1=2, Day 2=4, Day 3=5
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Active Walkers

※ Yunomine or Kawayu Onsen is set for the first night.
※ Nachi has limited availability. When not available Katsuura will be selected.

This is another classic Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trek from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Nachi Taisha via Hongu, with 4 full days of walking.

Overnights along the way feature hot spring baths and delicious, authentic Japanese food: An immersive experience for the adventurous pilgrim.

It is a challenging multi-day walk so being fit and prepared is important.

Walks can be shortened or skip with the use of public transport.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Kawayu Onsen | Koguchi | Nachi | Katsuura | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights (4 days walking)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Kawayu Onsen (Yunomine Onsen) (Watarase Onsen), Koguchi, Katsuura Onsen
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 1=4, Day 2=4, Day 3=4, Day 4=5 
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Active walkers, with experience doing multiday walks in a mountain environment.

This is another classic Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trek from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Nachi Taisha via Hongu, with 4 full days of walking and a free day half-way in Hongu.

Overnights along the way feature hot spring baths and delicious, authentic Japanese food: An immersive experience for the adventurous pilgrim.

It is a challenging multi-day walk so being fit and prepared is important.

Walks can be shortened or skip with the use of public transport.

Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Chikatsuyu | Hongu | Kawayu Onsen | Koguchi | Nachi | Katsuura | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 7 days & 6 nights (4 days walking)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Kawayu Onsen (Yunomine Onsen) (Watarase Onsen) x 2, Koguchi, Katsuura Onsen
Accommodation Type: Standard (Minshuku, etc), Superior (Ryokan, etc)
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided
Transportation: Train, Bus, Walk
Daily Luggage Shuttle: Available for all days
Walking Difficult: Day 2=4, Day 3=4, Day 4= rest day, Day 5=4, Day 6=5 
What is walking difficulty?
Recommended For: Active walkers, with experience doing multiday walks in a mountain environment.