Let us take a load off your back!

To enjoy your time along the Kumano Kodo, without the burden of worrying about your baggage, why not use a luggage shuttle service.

We will pick up your luggage and transport them to your destination, so you can freely experience the region.

Excellent for your Kumano Kodo pilgrimage experience!

NOTE: Pick-up times for luggage vary depending on the plan. Be sure to check pick-up information in the Details section.

IMPORTANT
A wooden tag will be attached to your shipped luggage by Kumano Kodo Shuttle with all of your destination and identification information in Japanese.  Please do not remove the tag to ensure safe delivery of your bags. Thanks for your understanding.

Hikyaku Maruo is a luggage shuttle service, who specialize on supporting pilgrims and trekkers on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage Nakahechi route. 

The smiley Mr. Ono is always happy to help visitors. Chikatsuyu village is his home town. He wants guests to be able to fully enjoy the area, without worrying about their luggage. 

Hikyaku Maruo offers pick-up and delivery to accommodations, with the exception of the convenient pick-up option at the JR Kii-Tanabe station.  Please have a pleasant trip!

IMPORTANT
A tag will be attached to your shipped luggage by Hikyaku Maruo with all of your destination and identification information in Japanese.
Please do not remove the tag to ensure safe delivery of your bags. Thanks for your understanding.

Torii-no-Mise is a luggage shuttle service, luggage storage, and shop, which specializes in supporting pilgrims and trekkers on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. 

The shop is run by the friendly and knowledgable Mr. Torii is passionate about helping visitors to fully enjoy the area.  
Torii-no-Mise offers pick-up and delivery to accommodations. 

Please enjoy your journey to Kumano!

Walking the Kumano Kodo?  Visiting sites and don't want to worry about carrying your luggage around?

Well, let us take care of your baggage logistics!

We will pick up your luggage and transport them to your next accommodation on the same day, so you can freely experience the region.  Perfect!

Reasonable rates for even one or just a few pieces of luggage (up to 15). Feel free to give us a try.

NOTE: Maximum 15 pieces of luggage per order.

Looking to lighten your load?  Why not take advantage of the Kodo-no-Mori Luggage Shuttle service.  This service is run by Mr. Tsuyoshi Kida, out of the Kodo-no-Mori "Anchan" shop next to Takijiri-oji.  They offer reasonable priced luggage shuttles along the Nakahechi section of the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.  The shop itself also stocks some local souvenirs, and snacks.

Online booking for the luggage shuttle services is only available if "all accommodations (pick-up/drop-off) are booked via Kumano Travel". 

Walking the Kumano Kodo?  Visiting sites and don't want to worry about carrying your luggage around?

Well, let us take care of your baggage logistics!

We will pick up your luggage and transport them to your next accommodation on the same-day, so you can freely experience the region.  Perfect!

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.

Ryujin Bus is a local transportation company.  Their luggage shuttle service is from Tanabe accommodation (some exclutions) to accommodations in Takijiri, Takahara, Chikatsuyu, Nonaka and the Hongu area (Yunomine Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Watarase Onsen, Hongu). 

If departure from Kii-Tanabe station is on an early bus luggage pick-up is from accommodations . 

Have Ryujin Bus luggage shuttle transport your bags so you can conveniently use the local bus to sightsee and walk more enjoyably.

Having a daily luggage shuttle between accommodations takes a huge burden off your back (and mind)!

The professionals of KUCHIKUMA TRANSPORT have many years of experience and specialize in caring for your big bags so you can enjoy the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.

Luggage is placed in individual plastic carriers to protect them, keep them from touching other bags, and prevent other items that may fall out from pockets from getting lost.

Guests receive an original luggage tag when the transport is complete.