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KUMANO KODO Trek - 4 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu | 1
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Central Tanabe
Chikatsuyu
Yunomine Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
Takahara
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, and finally in Yunomine Onsen after the walk.
Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka, Yunomine Onsen
Overall Level: Intermediate/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
Recommended For: Active Walkers
Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2.5 days walking)
Overnight: Takahara, Nonaka, Yunomine Onsen
Overall Level: Intermediate/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
Recommended For: Active Walkers
KUMANO KODO Trek - 4 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu | 2
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Central Tanabe
Chikatsuyu
Yunomine Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
Takahara
Nonaka
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 Yunomine Onsen after the walk.
Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2 days walking)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen
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 or 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
Route: Kyoto/Osaka | Tanabe | Takahara | Nonaka | Hongu | Yunomine Onsen | Osaka/Kyoto
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights (2 days walking)
Overnight: Tanabe, Chikatsuyu, Yunomine Onsen
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 or 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
KUMANO KODO Trek - 5 days | Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu, Shingu & Nachi
Kumano Kodo
Onsen
Nachisan
Chikatsuyu
Shingu
Yunomine Onsen (Hongu)
Hongu
Takahara
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, Katsuura
Overall Level: Intermediate
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, 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)
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, Katsuura
Overall Level: Intermediate
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, 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)