KUMANO TRAVEL

 FAQs

Q.How do I make a booking with Kumano Travel?

A.Making a booking with Kumano Travel is a TWO part process via our online reservation system.

The FIRST part is to search and select the products or services you would like to reserve, fill in your details, and then send a reservation request to us. We will then process the request and e-mail you the results.

The SECOND part is to confirm the reservation by making payment with your credit card within 48 hours of reserving the "Processed Reservation" e-mail.

How to Book With Kumano Travel

Q.How do I register an account with Kumano Travel?

A.Click on the register button in the top right of the page.

Fill in the forms and click the “Next” button.

Review your information and click the “Register MyPage Account” button.

An e-mail will be sent to you. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to confirm your registration.

Then you can login to your MyPage account and begin to make reservations.

Q.What is a reservation request?

A.A reservation request is a list of the accommodations, tours & activities, and/or travel services that you would like to book that is sent to us via the Kumano Travel Reservation System.

It is the first of the TWO part booking process and not a real-time booking.

Q.What happens when I make a reservation request?

A.When we receive your request we contact the service provider to see if the reservation is possible.

If it is available, we make a temporary reservation and forward the results to you via an e-mail titled "Processed Reservation Request".

It is then up to you to confirm the reservation within 48 hours by making a payment with your credit card.

Please refer to Making Payment & Confirming Reservation below.

Q.How long does it take to make a reservation?

A.Processing a reservation request takes approximately two to three business days, a little longer during peak seasons.

When dealing with small local and family businesses arranging a reservation can take longer depending on circumstances.

We make every effort to process reservations requests as quickly as possible.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Q.Why aren't bookings made in real-time like other reservation sites?

A. Kumano Travel does not make reservations in real time because we do not hold or stock rooms.

During our consultations with local businesses when we were doing the research to begin this reservation system, we found out that many of the accommodations in our community are small, family-owned establishments that do not use computers often.

One of our main goals is to support local residents and businesses, including accommodations and services, which normally would not have the capacity to be a part of an online reservation system. So it was decided to do all reservations on a request basis.

This means that it may take a little longer to process a reservation, but it is one of the ways that we can help the broadest spectrum of our community develop in a sustainable way.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Q.How long in advance should I make a reservation request?

A.It is better to make a reservation sooner rather than later as processing times vary.

The time limit to make a reservation request for each price plan is noted on the date column in the select section on each price plan page.

The minimum is 10 days before the start of the reservation date.

Depending on the product we can make reservations up to six months or more in advance.

Q.What is a price plan?

A.A price plan is a set fee for a certain product.

With accommodations the same room can be subject to different price plans depending on the services included, for example the style of meals, time of year, etc.

Q.Is the price per person, or in the case of accommodation, per room?

A.All of the prices are based on a per person basis, including accommodations, unless otherwise specified.

Please understand that this is a conventional style of pricing in Japan as meals are often included in the accommodation fee.

Q.Are prices on the website guaranteed?

A.No, prices featured on the Kumano Travel Reservation System are subject to availability.

Q.How many e-mails will I receive?

A.You will one e-mail when registering your MyPage account.

During the reservation process you will receive a minimum of 4 e-mails - 3 to complete the reservation process, and 1 follow-up mail after your visit.
NOTE: It is important to please keep all e-mails exchanged with Kumano Travel for verification if needed.

About E-mail Correspondence.

Q.What if the e-mails are blocked or don't arrive to me?

A.It is important that we can exchange e-mails as these form the foundation of your reservation.

If you do not receive the initial e-mail when registering a MyPage account, please contact us, and add our e-mail address or domain to your safe list.

Our e-mails may be confused for Spam or Junk mail and filtered by your e-mail or virus software.

To make sure that you receive these important e-mails, please add our e-mail address or domain to your contacts, safe list, or white list.

Our e-mail addresses are: kumano-travel@tb-kumano.jp
Our domain is: @tb-kumano.jp

If you are not sure how to do this check with your e-mail or virus software provider.

There is also information online about e-mail safe lists and white lists, which a quick internet search will produce.

Q.Can I make a reservation by phone or fax?

A.No, at this time we are not able to make bookings via faxes or telephone.

Please make reservation requests via our online reservation system.

If you would like to make a last minute booking please visit our KUMANO TRAVEL | Travel Support Center near the Kii-Tanabe station.

Q.Why do you need to know my age?

A.Many of the optional tours/activities and smaller accommodations request the age of visitors so that they can cater services to make the guest's stay the best possible.

Q.What age is adult, child, and infant?

A.

Adult	12 and over
Child	7 to 11
Infant	6 and under

※ These are the standard age brackets. Some accommodations and service providers have different age brackets.

Please include ages of children when making a request.

Feel free to contact us for more information.

Q.I am a vegetarian, can accommodations serve me vegetarian meals?

A.Some can and some can't, please watch for vegetarian meal information in the explanation pages for the lodging and price plans.

※ Not all accommodations can meet all dietary requests, especially at busier times of the year.

Making a Vegetarian Meal Request

When you make a reservation request and would like vegetarian meals, please choose your "Vegetarian type" from the chart below and write in the Request/Comment box details of what you cannot eat.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Katsuo Dashi (fish broth) is used for many types of seasoning and is very difficult to remove from traditional Japanese cooking. If you are able to eat the ubiquitous trace amounts of Dashi, then your options of places to eat will increase.

Type A

Meat	No
Fish & Seafood	Yes
Eggs	Yes
Dairy Products	Yes
Katsuo Dashi (Fish broth)	Yes

Type A: No meat (beef, pork, chicken, wild meats, etc). Fish, seafood, eggs and dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) may be served.

Type B

Meat	No
Fish & Seafood	No
Eggs	Yes
Dairy Products	Yes
Katsuo Dashi (Fish broth)	Yes

Type B: No meat (beef, pork, chicken, wild meats, etc). No fish or seafood (shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, etc). Eggs, dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) and Katsuo Dashi (fish broth) may be served.

Type C

Meat	No
Fish & Seafood	No
Eggs	Yes
Dairy Products	Yes
Katsuo Dashi (Fish broth)	No

Type C: No meat (beef, pork, chicken, wild meats, etc). No fish, seafood (shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, etc) or Katsuo Dashi (fish broth). Eggs and dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) may be served.

Type D

Meat	No
Fish & Seafood	No
Eggs	No
Dairy Products	No
Katsuo Dashi (Fish broth)	Yes

Type D: No meat (beef, pork, chicken, wild meats, etc). No fish, seafood (shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, etc) or eggs and dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.). Katsuo Dashi (fish broth) may be served.

Type E

Meat	No
Fish & Seafood	No
Eggs	No
Dairy Products	No
Katsuo Dashi (Fish broth)	No

Type E: No meat (beef, pork, chicken, wild meats, etc). No fish, seafood (shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, etc), eggs and dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) or Katsuo Dashi (fish broth).

※ There are many kinds of vegetarians and we want to make sure we make the proper meal request for you. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Q.I am having problems with adding items to the cart. Every time I try to add something different the cart goes empty. What is wrong?

A.The most likely problem is with the settings of the web browser that you are using. The Kumano Travel community reservation system uses "cookies" to store items in the cart. A "cookie" is information stored on your computer by a website you visit.

If the web browser does not accept cookies for the website, then the contents of the cart are not remembered. Please check your web browser settings and enable cookies from this website to be stored.

In technical terms the type of cookie used by Kumano Travel is a "Session Cookie" which is erased when you close the web browser. The session cookie is stored in temporary memory and is not retained after the browser is closed. Session cookies do not collect information from your computer.

More information about cookies.

Q.I have a stamp book for a promotional campaign. If I book with Kumano Travel can I get the stamp?

A.Across Japan there are dozens of different programs, point schemes, associations, stamp books, campaigns, etc. It is not possible for Kumano Travel to know the details of all of them.

It is therefore up to users to familiarize themselves with the details of these different programs.

When booking your reservation, please ask us specifically if a stamp, etc. is available for your program or campaign to confirm if they are valid or not. Thank you.

Q.We plan to reserve a "Breakfast and Supper" Plan. Regarding "Supper", will this be a very small meal, or will it be something like dinner?

A.Supper is the main evening meal. In some parts of the world they also call the main evening meal dinner.

So in this context "Supper" and "Dinner" mean the same thing, the large meal eaten in the evening.

Supper is usually served from around 18:00 in Japan. So if you have booked an accommodation with meals, it is important to arrive before this time.

Q.To reserve daily luggage online, why do all accommodations need to be booked via the Kumano Travel community reservation system?

A.In the past there was much confusion with the luggage shuttle service providers and accommodations, for example the name of guest that made the reservation for the accommodation and the name of guest that made the luggage shuttle service bookings were different. So luggage was not able to be delivered. This caused great confusion, anxiety and stress for the local service providers and guests.

So to eliminate the chance of mistakes and confusion onsite, and to make the guests experience to the area the best possible, the accommodations and luggage shuttle service providers decided that online bookings for luggage shuttle and accommodations needed to be done as a set.

We sincerely thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding this.

Q.What if I do not have all accommodations reserved via the KUMANO TRAVEL community reservation system, can I still book daily luggage shuttle service?

A.No, you cannot book only daily luggage shuttle via the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System.

Please use a next day delivery service such as Yamato, or contact a luggage shuttle service provider directly.

NOTE:If you do this directly please make sure to let the accommodations that will receive/send your bags know about this service in advance. If you do not there will be confusion onsite and your bags may not be delivered correctly.

Q.How do I make payment for my reservation?

A.Payment can be made via your MyPage account. Click the payment button and follow the directions.

Q.What credit cards are accepted for payment?

A.All major credit cards are accepted including VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX and Diners.

Q.Do I pay for my reservation online to Kumano Travel or directly to the service provider?

A.All payments are made to Kumano Travel via our online reservation system and not directly to the service provider.

Extras such as drinks ordered during meals, souvenirs, etc, purchased on the spot are to be paid directly to the service provider.

Please note that credit cards are not commonly accepted so it is best to bring enough Yen in cash.

Q.Who processes the credit card payment?

A.Payments for the Kumano Travel are processed by GMO Payment Gateway, Inc., a payment company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Head office
Humax Shibuya Bldg. 7F
1-14-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043, Japan
TEL : +81-3-3464-2740 FAX : +81-3-3464-2387

https://www.gmo-pg.com/en/service/mulpay/credit-card/

Q.Do I pay my entire bill at once?

A.Yes, the entire payment of your bill is required to confirm your reservation.

Q.Why do I have to pay up front within 48 hours?

A.When you make a reservation request we tentatively make a reservation on your behalf with the service provider.

It is difficult to hold unpaid reservations, so by paying within 48 hours of receiving the "Processed Reservation Request", your reservation will be confirmed.

※ If you think there may be issues with making the payment deadline, please let us know during the reservation request process in the Requests/Comments box.

Q.What is a credit card security code and where is it located?

A.A credit card security code is a three- or four-digit value printed on the card or signature strip. MasterCard, VISA, Diner's Club, Discover, and JCB credit cards have a three-digit card security code. It is the final group of numbers printed on the back signature panel of the card. Some cards feature the code in a separate panel to the right of the signature strip. American Express cards have a four-digit code printed on the front side of the card above the number.

Q.Is there a service charge to make a reservation?

A.Depending on the content, there may be a small service charge on some reservations based on a mutual contract with the service provider.

Local companies and family businesses do not usually set their prices to include the common booking commissions required by tour companies.

We believe that to support our community we needed to create a system that allows these important businesses to be included.

Therefore to keep the reservation system service functional; to support the local community to become sustainable; and to continue to offer useful services to visitors, we ask for your cooperation and understanding when paying this minimal fee.

Q.Are taxes included in the price?

A.Yes, all taxes are included in the price if not specified. Sometimes the local hot spring tax of 150 yen is required to be paid directly to the facility.

Q.What is an onsen tax?

A.The onsen tax is charged by municipal governments throughout Japan to all hot spring accommodations.

Depending on the way accommodations do their accounting for this tax, some request to be paid 150 yen directly.

Q.When is my reservation confirmed?

A.Booking with Kumano Travel is a two part process.

First you make a reservation request.

Once we process your request you will receive an e-mail directing you how to make payment.

Your reservation is confirmed when you make payment.

How to Book

Q.Do I need to bring any of the reservation documentation with me?

A.Yes, please download and print out your "Voucher" and "Reservation Outline" from your MyPage account, and bring it with you on your trip.

You may be asked to show them to the accommodation or service provider if needed.

Q.Can I cancel my reservation?

A.Yes, you can cancel your reservation via your MyPage account. Cancellation requests must be made by the following method and not via your MyChat or e-mail.

STEP ONE

Click on the "Change/Cancel" button.

STEP TWO

Click on the "Cancel All" button to cancel all price plans in a reservation request, cancel the entire booking.

Click on the "Cancel Plan" button to cancel a single plan and not the entire booking.

Q.Can I make changes to my reservation?

A.Yes, it is possible to change some aspects of your bookings, but others you will need to cancel and make a new request.

● Change date or accommodation:
→ Cancel current request and make a new request.
● Change number of guests/pieces of luggage, etc:
→ Send message via the MyChat function in your MyPage account.
● Dietary requests:
→ Must be confirmed during the reservation process and cannot be changed after confirmation.

: It is best to include luggage shuttle services at the same time as making accommodation requests.

Q.When can I make changes to my reservation?

A.If you need to make changes to your reservation it is best to do it well in advance.

For some service providers instead of changing your reservation you may be required to cancel and re-book.

Please contact us quoting your reservation number and information to re-book if needed.

Q.If I have multiple reservations can I cancel/change one at a time, or do I have to cancel the entire set of reservations?

A.You can cancel or change each individual reservation from your MyPage account.

Q.I made a cancellation request, but the cancellation didn't take effect until a day later, why?

A.As written in the terms and conditions, our office hours are weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time), closed weekends and national holidays.

All requests received outside of working hours will be processed the following work day. Cancellation fees are determined when the cancellation is processed.

Therefore, depending on when the cancellation request was made, the actually cancellation confirmation may be delayed one or more days.

This cancellation policy is based on the laws and regulations of the Japan Tourism Agency in accordance with the Travel Agency Law.

For more information please visit our terms and conditions page.

Q.What is a MyPage account?

A.MyPage is a personalized account for guests which holds all of their reservation information. You can make payment, change, and cancel your reservation here.

Q.What is my Login ID and Password?

A.Your Login ID is your e-mail address.

Your password is a random set of characters that you create when registering a MyPage account. You can change your password anytime.

Q.How can I cancel my reservation via my MyPage account?

A.In your MyPage account click on the "Cancel" button to the right of the product you would like to cancel. This will send us a cancellation request.

Cancellations do not take place in real-time.

If they are received outside our office hours they will be processed the following business day.

NOTE: Cancellation fees may apply.

Q.What can I change in my reservation via my MyPage account? (Before Payment)

A.You can change:

• Check-in time
• Reduce the number of nights in your stay
• Reduce the number of rooms
• Reduce the number of guests

Q.What can't I change in my reservation via my MyPage account?

A.You cannot change:

• Type of accommodation, tour & activity, travel service or price plan
• Dates of service
• Increase the number of nights in your stay
• Increase the number of rooms
• Increase the number of guests

※ If you would like to make these changes please contact us via our contact form stating your reservation number and desired changes. Depending on the situation and request, you may be required to cancel your reservation and then re-book with your updated needs.

Q.How do I change my password?

A.You can change your password using the “Change Password” link in the side menu.

Q.Can I update my account settings, such as address, etc?

A.Yes, you can update your information such as your address on the Account Settings page of your MyPage account.

Input the information and then click the save button at the bottom of the page.

Q.What does "Download Voucher" and "Download Reservation Outline" mean on my Reservation History page?

A.The "Voucher" is a confirmation of the details of your reservation or reservation contract.

The "Reservation Outline" is a condensed version of your reservations.

Both are PDF files. The reservation outline was designed for visitors with many reservations to have a compact version to refer to.

Please download, print, and bring them with you on your trip. You may be asked to show them to the accommodation or service provider if needed.

Q.I can't download my "voucher" or "reservation outline" from the MyPage account. What should I do?

A. These files are PDF (Portable Document Format) and should be able to be opened by a PDF reader which can be downloaded online.

The version of Adobe Reader that is on your computer my not have the Japanese Language font pack installed. Please download this font pack and try again.

If this doesn't work, please contact us.

Q. What are the MyChat guidelines?

A. We ask that you please DO NOT:

1. Contact service providers directly outside of MyChat.
2. Make additional bookings or cancellations directly with service providers.
3. Make payment outside of the KUMANO TRAVEL community reservation system.
4. Ask for, or supply, personal information to service providers.

We ask that you please DO:

1. Contact KUMANO TRAVEL staff for information about bookings, such as additional reservations, etc.
2. Make cancellation requests via your MyPage with the cancellation button.
3. Use Japanese or English language only.

Q. What is the MyChat messenger function? And how should I use it?

A. MyChat is a messenger function to communicate with KUMANO TRAVEL staff and service providers that have opted into the service.

Please always communicate through KUMANO TRAVEL’s MyChat function with reservation staff and service providers using this service.

Q. Who can I MyChat with? KUMANO TRAVEL staff and/or service providers?

A. It is possible to have a MyChat with KUMANO TRAVEL staff for every reservation request.

Service providers have an option to use or not to use the MyChat function, so it varies.

If the service providers opts to use the messenger with guests you can find the chat box beneath the price plan that you have added to your MyPage account.

Q. How do I send a message with MyChat?

A. You can send a message from your MyPage account from two places:

1. On the main MyPage within each reservation number booking.
2. From the MyChat page which can be accessed via the top or sidebar menus.

Service Providers

For service providers that have opted to use this function you can see the MyChat section after each price plan that is in your account.

Click on the MyChat section to open the messenger box.

Type your message in the text input box and click on the airplane send button.

KUMANO TRAVEL Staff

For the KUMANO TRAVEL staff the section is at the bottom of each reservation number just above the Total Price box.

Click on the MyChat section to open the messenger box.

Type your message in the text input box and click on the airplane send button.

MyChat Page

On the MyChat page there is a list of messages from both service providers and KUMANO TRAVEL staff.

Click on the message to open the messenger box.

Type your message in the text input box and click on the airplane send button.

Q. When can I send a MyChat message?

A. You can send a MyChat message to KUMANO TRAVEL staff any time after you have made a reservation request.

You can send a MyChat message to available service providers once the reservation has been paid for and confirmed.

Q. How do I know if someone has sent me a MyChat message?

A. When a new MyChat message has been sent to you a “New MyChat Message Notification” e-mail is forwarded to your registered account address.

Please login to your MyPage account to read and reply to these MyChat messages.

In your MyPage account there are other places that notify of a new message:

1. On the MyChat section bar, an icon appears.
2. On the MyChat page, new messages are designated in the list.

Rating & Reviews

Q.How do I submit a rating and review?

A.Once your trip is over we will send a follow up e-mail with a link to our guest feedback forms.

Please fill these in based on your experiences.

You can then review your feedback before sending it to us.

Q.What is the scale for the guest rating?

A.Ratings are based on a scale of 5 to 1.
5. Very satisfied
4. Satisfied
3. Average
2. Dissatisfied
1. Very dissatisfied

Q.What are the guidelines for writing a review?

A.Please follow these guidelines to write a concise and descriptive review that will be helpful to future visitors.

Reviews must be:

• family friendly
• written in standard English with standard text
• relevant
• on topic
• honest
• fair

Reviews must not be:

• written in ALL CAPS
• offensive
• racist
• violent
• inflammatory
• threatening or insulting
• abusive
• harassing

Reviews must not include:

• profanities
• plagiarism such as quotes from websites, books, magazines, etc.
• commercial content such as advertising, spam, marketing material, etc.
• prices or rates
• false statements
• HTML or website links
• personal information such as names, e-mail address, phone numbers, etc.
• reference to other services or products other than the ones you experienced

※ Please proofread your review.

Q.How is the overall rating calculated?

A.The overall rating is an average of all ratings submitted for the specific accommodation, tour/activity, or travel service.

Q.Is there a deadline for submitting my rating and review?

A.You have 6 months to submit your rating and review.

It is best to fill out the guest feedback forms as soon as possible while the experiences are still fresh.

Q.Will the service provider contact me after I write a review?

A.No, the service provider will not be able to contact you.

Q.Will Kumano Travel contact me after I write a review?

A.Kumano Travel may contact you to confirm details of the review.

Q.Will the service provider be able to respond to my review?

A.Yes, it is possible for the service provider to respond, but because of the language barrier not every review will be subject to a response.

Q.Can I edit my rating and review?

A.No, you cannot edit your review. Please proofread your review carefully before submitting your feedback.

Q.Can I delete my rating and review?

A.Yes, please contact us with the tour reservation number and details about the review you would like to delete.

Q.Where can I find ratings and reviews?

A.Ratings and reviews are posted at the bottom of each accommodation, tour/activity, and travel service page.

If there are no ratings available, this section of the page will not appear.

Q.Should I base my choice of accommodation, tour/activity, or travel service on the ratings and reviews posted?

A.Yes, no, and maybe.

Ratings and reviews are meant to offer an original perspective, but that doesn't mean that it is the same as yours.

Their purpose is to give you an opportunity to read about other guests' experiences to help you make the right choice for your trip.

Please go over the information about the service provider on our website to see if it fits your needs and wants, and then use the rating and reviews as a reference resource.

Questionnaire

Q.Who will see the questionnaire?

A.Your questionnaire will be read by the staff at the Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau and related organizations.

Q.How will the results from my questionnaire be used?

A.The results will be used for general data analysis to help improve the region and our initiatives.

Some numbers and statistics will be shared with other related organizations and local media upon request.

Comments may also be used on our website in certain instances.

Q.Will my personal information be shared with others?

A.No. We respect your right to privacy and do not share personal information.

For more information please visit our security & privacy page.

Q.Will my responses benefit the community?

A.Yes, your feedback is very important for the community to learn about visitor's experiences and needs.

Knowing what was enjoyed, what can be improved on, etc, is valuable information for the development and preservation of the region.

Q.What kinds of accommodations are available in the Tanabe City/Kumano/Kii-Hanto Peninsula region?

A.There is a diversity of accommodations in the region included hotels, traditional Ryokan, family Minshuku guesthouses, and temples.

Types of Accommodations

Q.Why do I need to arrive by 18:00 if I am having supper at an accommodation?

A.Meals are an important part of a stay and are usually served between 18:00 and 19:00 to all of the guests, which forces the kitchen to abide by a strict schedule.

When you arrive late this disrupts the timing of the preparation and serving of the meal, and is a very rude gesture to the staff of the accommodation.

In some circumstances you may be denied your meal without refund if you do not arrive on time.

Please respect this custom to make your stay a positive experience for both you and your hosts.

Q.Do I need any ID when I check into an accommodation?

A.Yes, you will need to present a copy of your passport to have it photocopied.

If you live in Japan you will need to show your Residence Card.

Q.When are the busy seasons?

A.The busiest seasons are during Japanese National Holidays.

The three major holiday seasons are New Years, Golden Week, and Obon. During these times accommodations are often fully booked and prices increase.

Often the day before holidays are also busy.

December 29 ~ January 3	New Year's
2nd Monday in January	Coming of Age Day
Mid February (based on lunar calendar)	National Foundation Day
March 20 or 21	Spring Equinox Day
April 29	Showa Day
May 3 ~ 5	Golden Week (Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day
3rd Monday of July	Marine Day
August 13~16	Obon (Festival of Ancestor)
3rd Monday of September	Respect for the Aged Day
September 22 or 23	Autumn Equinox Day
2nd Monday of October	Sports Day
November 3	Culture Day
November 23	Labour Day
December 23	Emperor's Birthday

Q.Why do I need to show my passport during check-in?

A.As of April 1, 2005, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare requires all foreign guests who are not Japanese residents, to present their passports to hotel employees in order to make a photo copy.

Japanese hotels are required to maintain a file containing photo copies of all foreign passports.

This is to ensure that the Japanese Government has access to an accurate list of foreign visitors.

Thank you for very much for your understanding, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Q.What is Kumano Travel?

A.Kumano Travel is the official travel company of the Tanabe City/Kumano Region.

It is a local, community-based initiative created to supply visitors with quality information, services, and products so they can fully experience travelling in the area.

About Kumano Travel

Q.What are the origins and goals of Kumano Travel?

A.Kumano Travel was developed to meet the needs of independent travelers and small groups to the region.

Our goals are to support locals & visitors, and contribute to sustainable tourism development.

Q.Why should I book with Kumano Travel?

A.There are many good reasons to make reservations with Kumano Travel, such as quality personal service, intimate knowledge, locally owned & operated, responsible & sustainable, freedom to discover, and secure booking.

But above all, booking with Kumano Travel directly helps the local community.

More Reasons to Book with Kumano Travel

Q.What services and products does Kumano Travel offer?

A.Kumano Travel offers a variety of services and products for visitors to the region including accommodation, tour & activity, and travel service booking.

Q.What are the office hours of Kumano Travel?

A.Our office hours are weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time), closed weekends and national holidays.

NOTE: All requests received outside of working hours will be processed the following work day.