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Traditional Costume Experience with Kumashiroya
Experience
Koguchi
Hongu

Walking around Kumano Hongu Taisha grand shrine with Traditional Kimono makes for an unforgettable memory of your trip to Kumano. Tsubo-shozoku is a style of Kimono of court noble women, beautiful and eye catching traditional costume from centuries past.  For men, Kimonos that are richly embroidered such as Hitatare of Samurai 武士の直垂, or hunter-clothes of court nobles 公家の狩衣 are available. Dress-back-in-time with a traditional kimono experience with the Kumashiroya company!

Sample Price Plan(s)

Traditional Kimono Rental
2,750 yen~ Traditional Kimono Experience at Koguchi Shizen-no-Ie
3,850 yen~

 

Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Sightseeing Bus
Sightseeing
Nachisan
Shingu
Hongu

The Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus sightseeing bus is a convenient way to visit the main sites of Kumano. 

There are two routes available.  One makes a circuit of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Kumano Nachi Taisha. 

The other is a shorter route that focuses on Nachisan: Kumano Nachi Taisha, the Daimon-zaka section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and Nachi falls. 

These tours are great options for those who want to see the sites in an efficient way.

 

Sample Price Plan(s)

Kumano Sanzan Circuit Tour, Lunch box　8:30 departure
6,300 yen~ Nachisan & Daimon-zaka Tour, Shingu Station, 12:30 departure
2,900 yen~

 

Stella Locals
Experience
Local Guides
Central Katsuura
Deep dive the historic, scenic, and easygoing sea village of Katsuura with a knowledgeable and passionate local guide! Katsuura and its morning market are home to much of the most delicious tuna in all of Japan. Learn about its hardworking and dedicated people, understand the importance of a coastal village, and sample its tasty delicacies caught fresh from the sea. Stella Locals offers private guided tours that go beyond sightseeing, bringing you closer to the heart of Nachi-Katsuura—its history, culture, and people. We believe travel should be more than just passing through. It’s about meaningful connections, discovering hidden stories, and experiencing a place in a way that supports the local community. Sustainability is part of our journey. We support eco-friendly initiatives and small local businesses, helping to keep Nachi-Katsuura a thriving community for those who call it home. And we believe that by doing so, this town will remain a truly special place for visitors as well.

Sample Price Plan(s)

Tuna Auction Market Guided Tour
4,800 yen~ Savoring Katsuura: A Walking Journey Through Time
6,200 yen~

 

Traditional Boat Tour
River
Experience
Shingu

Experience Kumano on the river! For over 1000 years pilgrims have been making the journey to Kumano. 

The Kumano-gawa River was a vital section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route between Kumano Hongu Taisha in Hongu, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu. Visitors are able to journey in traditional wooden flat-bottom boats (with modern motor) as pilgrims have been doing for centuries.  This is a unique and fun way to get a river view perspective of Kumano’s spiritual landscape.

Boat Tour Schedule
● March 1st to November 30th departures (90 minutes tour)
Morning     10:00 ~ 11:30
Afternoon   14:30 ~ 16:00

◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆
Sorry, closed from December 1 to February 28.

Sample Price Plan(s)

10:00 departure (March~November)
4,950 yen~ 14:30 departure (March~November)
4,950 yen~

 

Mikisato E-gumi Outfitters
Experience
Ocean
Owase
Mikisato
Mikisato E-gumi is a friendly sea kayaking outfitter based in Mikisato near Owase city in Mie Prefecture along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo.  Mikisato is a small beach settlement located in the upper reaches of a large bay on the rugged coastline of the Kii peninsula.  It is in this dramatic location that Mikisato e-gumi offers sea kayak activities for beginners and experienced paddlers.  A unique adventure is the “Kumano Kodo Ocean Trail Pilgrimage Sea Kayaking Experience” which retraces the waterway route that pilgrims took through this bay.  This is a unique way to actively enjoy a special aspect of the Kumano Kodo with a bilingual English-speaking guide.

For more information about accommodation in Mikisato with the owners:

Sample Price Plan(s)

Beginner Sea Kayak Experience (1-person kayak)
8,500 yen~ Beginner Sea Kayak Experience (2-person kayak)
7,300 yen~

 

CANYONS
River
Experience
Kiho-cho
Experience canyoning and packrafting in Kiho Town, Mie Prefecture under the guidance of an experienced professional instructor!

The owner, Mike Harris, has traveled the world as a river guide and established the first canyoning tour in Japan, and now operates this experience in the Kumano area.

Transport shuttle is available from the Hongu area, Shingu, and Katsuura -- a convenient option for those walking the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route in Wakayama Prefecture.

◆ Experience Season of Operation ◆
May 1 to September 30

◆ NOTE◆
A health check will be conducted at onsite registration on the day of the experience.
Customers who are not in good health may not be allowed to participate.
Depending on weather conditions and water levels on the day, the experience may be canceled for safety reasons.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Sample Price Plan(s)

Canyoning Half Day Course (Morning Tour)
10,400 yen~ Canyoning Half Day Course (Afternoon Tour)
10,400 yen~
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<p>Walking around Kumano Hongu Taisha grand shrine with Traditional Kimono makes for an unforgettable memory of your trip to Kumano. Tsubo-shozoku is a style of Kimono of court noble women, beautiful and eye catching traditional costume from centuries past.&nbsp; For men, Kimonos that are richly embroidered such as Hitatare of Samurai 武士の直垂, or hunter-clothes of court nobles 公家の狩衣 are available. Dress-back-in-time with a traditional kimono experience with the Kumashiroya company!</p> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 135 False Traditional Costume Experience with Kumashiroya traditional-costume-experience-with-kumashiroya
<p>The Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus sightseeing bus is a convenient way to visit the main sites of Kumano.&nbsp; <br /><br />There are two routes available.&nbsp; One makes a circuit of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Kumano Nachi Taisha.&nbsp; <br /><br />The other is a shorter route that focuses on Nachisan: Kumano Nachi Taisha, the Daimon-zaka section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and Nachi falls.&nbsp; <br /><br />These tours are great options for those who want to see the sites in an efficient way.<br /><br /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 162 False Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Sightseeing Bus kumano-kotsu-sightseeing-bus
<div>Deep dive the historic, scenic, and easygoing sea village of Katsuura with a knowledgeable and passionate local guide! Katsuura and its morning market are home to much of the most delicious tuna in all of Japan.&nbsp;Learn about its hardworking and dedicated people, understand the importance of a coastal village, and sample its tasty delicacies caught fresh from the sea. Stella Locals offers private guided tours that go beyond sightseeing, bringing you closer to the heart of Nachi-Katsuura&mdash;its history, culture, and people. We believe travel should be more than just passing through. It&rsquo;s about meaningful connections, discovering hidden stories, and experiencing a place in a way that supports the local community. Sustainability is part of our journey. We support eco-friendly initiatives and small local businesses, helping to keep Nachi-Katsuura a thriving community for those who call it home. And we believe that by doing so, this town will remain a truly special place for visitors as well.</div> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 611 False Stella Locals stella-locals
<p>Experience Kumano on the river! For over 1000 years pilgrims have been making the journey to Kumano.&nbsp; <br /><br />The Kumano-gawa River was a vital section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route between Kumano Hongu Taisha in Hongu, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu. Visitors are able to journey in traditional wooden flat-bottom boats (with modern motor) as pilgrims have been doing for centuries.&nbsp; This is a unique and fun way to get a river view perspective of Kumano&rsquo;s spiritual landscape.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Boat Tour Schedule<br /></strong></span>● March 1st to November 30th departures (90 minutes tour)<br />Morning&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:00 ~ 11:30<br />Afternoon&nbsp;&nbsp; 14:30 ~ 16:00<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #000000;">◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE ◆ </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Sorry, closed from December 1 to February 28.</span></strong></p> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 52 False Traditional Boat Tour traditional-boat-tour
Mikisato E-gumi is a friendly sea kayaking outfitter based in Mikisato near Owase city in Mie Prefecture along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo.&nbsp; Mikisato is a small beach settlement located in the upper reaches of a large bay on the rugged coastline of the Kii peninsula.&nbsp; It is in this dramatic location that Mikisato e-gumi offers sea kayak activities for beginners and experienced paddlers.&nbsp; A unique adventure is the &ldquo;Kumano Kodo Ocean Trail Pilgrimage Sea Kayaking Experience&rdquo; which retraces the waterway route that pilgrims took through this bay.&nbsp; This is a&nbsp;unique way to actively enjoy a special aspect of the Kumano Kodo with a bilingual English-speaking guide.<br /><br /> <div><strong>For more information about accommodation in Mikisato with the owners:</strong></div> <div><strong><a href="../../../en/accommodations/nagara-guest-house" target="_blank">Nagara Guest House information</a></strong></div> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 491 False Mikisato E-gumi Outfitters mikisato-e-gumi
Experience canyoning and packrafting in Kiho Town, Mie Prefecture under the guidance of an experienced professional instructor!<br /><br />The owner, Mike Harris, has traveled the world as a river guide and established the first canyoning tour in Japan, and now operates this experience in the Kumano area.<br /><br />Transport shuttle is available from the Hongu area, Shingu, and Katsuura -- a convenient option for those walking the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route in Wakayama Prefecture.<br /><br /> <div><strong>◆ Experience Season of Operation&nbsp;◆</strong></div> <div>May 1 to September 30</div> <br /> <div><strong>◆ NOTE◆</strong></div> <div>A health check will be conducted at onsite registration on the day of the experience.</div> <div>Customers who are not in good health may not be allowed to participate.</div> <div>Depending on weather conditions and water levels on the day, the experience may be canceled for safety reasons.</div> <div>Thank you for your understanding in advance.</div> tours-activities ~/Content/images/icon-white/free/tours-w.svg 574 False CANYONS canyons
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