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Kohechi Luggage Shuttle (Sanko Taxi)

4.96

115 reviews

Kawayu Onsen (Hongu), Nachisan, Koguchi, Shingu, Wataze Onsen (Hongu), Yunomine Onsen (Hongu), Hongu, Totsukawa Onsen, Miuraguchi, Oomata, Koyasan, Ukegawa, Central Katsuura, Takata, Fushiogami

Luggage Shuttle Service

Let us shuttle your bags between accommodations so that you can fully enjoy hiking on the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo Kohechi route between Koyasan and Kumano Hongu Taisha!   Taking the weight off your back makes for less stressful journey.

This isolated pilgrimage trail through the heart of the rugged Kii mountain range is a challenging trek, only for the well prepared and experienced walker.  Please do not attempt if you are inexperience or not in good physical condition.

The Kohechi luggage shuttle service is operated by Sanko Taxi located in Totsukawa Onsen who have partnered with the Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau (KUMANO TRAVEL) to create this special service to support trekkers on the Kumano Kodo Kohechi.

Due to weather conditions, we are unable to accept reservations for daily luggage shuttle from/ to Omata area from March 1st to March 31st.

Sample Price Plan(s)

  • Luggage Shuttle Service, Koyasan to/from Omata

    from 2,800 yen

  • Luggage Shuttle Service, Omata to/from Miura-guchi

    from 5,500 yen

Travel Service

Shirahama Daiichi Taxi

4.78

67 reviews

Nonaka, Chikatsuyu, Greater Nakahechi, Yunomine Onsen (Hongu), Hongu, Takijiri, Wataze Onsen (Hongu), Kawayu Onsen (Hongu), Ryujin Onsen, Mirozu, Kamitonda, Central Tanabe, Oto/Ayukawa, Takahara, Ukegawa, Shirahama Onsen

Taxi

Shirahama Daiichi Taxi is a transportation company that covers the southern portion of the Kii Peninsula plus Koyasan.  It is based in the Tanabe and Shirahama area.  They have normal taxis as well as Jumbo taxis.

Below are set plans but we can arrange charter service to any destination.  The Jumbo Taxi charter service is excellent for those wanting to see the region smoothly and efficiently without the restrictions of public transport or the responsibility of rental cars.  Please contact us for more information.

Let us be your partner in experiencing the regions cultural landscape!

Sample Price Plan(s)

  • JR Kii-Tanabe, JR Shirahama station to/from Takijiri, Hongu area, Akizuno Garten | Taxi

    from 3,100 yen

  • JR Kii-Tanabe, JR Shirahama station to/from Takijiri, Hongu area | Jumbo Taxi

    from 17,100 yen

Travel Service

Sanko Taxi

4.88

26 reviews

Hongu, Shingu, Wataze Onsen (Hongu), Kawayu Onsen (Hongu), Yunomine Onsen (Hongu), Totsukawa Onsen, Miuraguchi, Oomata, Koyasan, Greater Totsukawa

Taxi

Sanko Taxi is a transportation company based in Totsukawa, Nara prefecture in the heart of the Kii mountain range with normal and jumbo taxis. 

They offer services between sites such as Totsukawa Onsen and Hongu.  They also have plans to connect the trailheads and isolated villages of the Kumano Kodo Kohechi pilgrimage included Nishinaka bus stop, Miura-guchi, and Omata. 

In addition to one way taxi services they also have some sightseeing courses to the mountain-top Tamiki-jinja sanctuary along the Omine Okugake-michi pilgrimage route, and the scenic Hatenashi settlement with panoramic views—places that are not accessible via public transport.

Sample Price Plan(s)

  • Totsukawa Onsen~Miura-guchi, Nishinaka Bus Stop, Hongu Area, Shingu, Koyasan | NORMAL TAXI

    from 3,300 yen

  • Totsukawa Onsen~Miura-guchi, Nishinaka Bus Stop, Hongu Area, Shingu, Koyasan | JUMBO TAXI

    from 5,500 yen

Travel Service

Kohechi Bus (transfer between Totsukawa Onsen & Miura-guichi)

4.74

19 reviews

Miuraguchi, Greater Totsukawa, Totsukawa Onsen

Bus

This bus provides options for those headed northbound (Hongu to Koyasan) on the Kumano Kodo Kohechi route, especially when accommodation in Miura-guchi is unavailable. Miura-guchi is a small settlement with very limited capacity for people to stay overnight. The lodgings fill up quickly, especially in spring and fall. So Totsukawa Village offers a seasonal shuttle bus between Totsukawa Onsen and Miura-guchi for northbound Kohechi hikers.  Using this shuttle walkers can spend two nights in Totsukawa Onsen and still do the full Kohechi without staying in Miura-guchi.  This is a Morning bus from Totsukawa to Miura-guchi.
 

OPERATION DATES:

April 1~May 31, 2026
Oct 1~Nov 30, 2026

※ This plan is only for northbound service from Totsukawa Onsen and Miura-guchi.

<How to use the Kohechi Bus>
Details on how to use the Kohechi Bus when Miura-guchi is booked out!>>

Sample Price Plan(s)

  • Totsukawa Onsen to Miura-guchi│Morning

    from 4,000 yen

Travel Service

Meiko Taxi

5.00

14 reviews

Wataze Onsen (Hongu), Kawayu Onsen (Hongu), Fushiogami, Takijiri, Central Katsuura, Nonaka, Ukegawa, Kamitonda, Mirozu, Oto/Ayukawa, Greater Nakahechi, Takahara, Hongu, Yunomine Onsen (Hongu), Ryujin Onsen, Central Tanabe, Minabe, Shirahama Onsen, Nachisan, Chikatsuyu, Koguchi, Shingu

Taxi

Meiko Taxi is a transportation company that covers the southern portion of the Kii Peninsula plus Koyasan.  It is based in the Tanabe and Shirahama Onsen area.  They have normal taxis as well as Jumbo taxis. 

Some of the destinations that can be reached by taxi include Kii-Tanabe, Shirahama Onsen, Nanki-Shirahama Airport, Takijiri, Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Hongu area (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Yunomine Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Wataze Onsen), Ryujin Onsen, Koyasan, Shingu, Nachisan, and Kii-Katsuura.

Below are set plans but we can arrange charter service to any destination.  The Jumbo Taxi charter service is excellent for those wanting to see the region smoothly and efficiently without the restrictions of public transport or the responsibility of rental cars.  Please contact us for more information.

Let us be your partner in experiencing the regions cultural landscape!

Sample Price Plan(s)

  • [NORMAL TAXI] JR Kii-Tanabe station - Takijiri, Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Hongu area, Ryujin Onsen, Katsuura, Shingu

    from 4,000 yen

  • [JUMBO TAXI] JR Kii-Tanabe station - Takijiri, Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Hongu area, Ryujin Onsen, Katsuura, Shingu

    from 9,400 yen

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