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KUMANO KODO Trek - 4 days | Nakahechi, Hongu to Nachi
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Nachisan
Koguchi
Yunomine Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
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, Koguchi, Nachi
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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
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, Koguchi, Nachi
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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
KUMANO KODO Trek - 6 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Nachi
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Nachisan
Chikatsuyu
Koguchi
Yunomine Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
Takahara
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 (5.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka, Yunomine, Koguchi, Nachi-Katsuura
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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.
Self-guided Package tour departures!
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 (5.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka, Yunomine, Koguchi, Nachi-Katsuura
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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.
Self-guided Package tour departures!
KUMANO KODO Trek - 6 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Nachi | 2
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Central Tanabe
Nachisan
Chikatsuyu
Koguchi
Kawayu Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
Central Katsuura
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, Koguchi, Katsuura Onsen
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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.
Self-guided Package tour departures!
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, Koguchi, Katsuura Onsen
Overall Level: Advanced
Type: Self-guided or 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.
Self-guided Package tour departures!
