Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, Tori-toge Pass & Maruyama Senmaida Course (with return taxi)
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Maruyama Senmaida Rice paddies
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Kodo Walkers Guides
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Maruyama Senmaida Rice paddies
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Maruyama paddies in fall
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Maruyama paddies with spider lilies
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Tori-toge Pass guardian deity
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Tori-toge Pass stone path
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Tori-toge Pass
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Kodo Walkers
Description
This route takes you first over a mountain pass, then down to an extraordinary hillside of over 1300 terraced rice fields. It is like stepping out of a time machine into the Japan of long ago. You will hear about Japanese rice culture and how it shaped both the landscape and history of Japan.
The guide will meet guests at the Senmaida Tori-toge Iriguchi bus stop. The tour proceeds to the Tori-toge trailhead (South), up to the Tori-toge Pass, and then on to Maruyama Senmaida rice terraces before returning to the bus stop.
Guests will then return to Kumanoshi Station via taxi.
Note: On rainy days, the route may be adjusted to avoid particularly slippery sections. The guide will provide guests with hemp rope; they will be shown how to and be expected to use this for traction.
Please note: this tour includes a taxi. The taxi can not be canceled last minute without canceling the entire tour.
※ Guests must make their own way to the Senmaida Tori-toge Iriguchi bus stop (see Access information).
Price
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Details
| Course Name | Tori-toge Pass & Maruyama Senmaida Course |
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| Distance | ~ 5 km |
| Time | ~ 4 hours (not including bus transport times) |
| Difficulty | Intermediate What is a difficulty rating of walking trails? |
| Meeting Place | Senmaida Tori-toge Iriguchi bus stop |
| Tour Ending Place | Senmaida Tori-toge-iriguchi Bus Stop ※ Guide sees guest board taxi to Kumanoshi Sta. or to Mihama |
| Maps | Maruyama Senmaida, Fuden-toge Pass |
| OPTION 1 (AM only) | |
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| Meet Guide, TOUR STARTS | 9:40 |
| WALKING TOUR ENDS | 14:10 |
| One-way taxi departure | ～14:30 |
| OPTION 2 (PM only) | |
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| Meet Guide, TOUR STARTS | 12:00 |
| WALKING TOUR ENDS | 16:30 |
| One-way taxi departure | ～16:35 |
Price Notice
※ Set price for up to 10 people per tour (1 guide).※ 2,440 yen for each additional guest. (2,400 yen each with taxi option)
※ Set price covers the cost of one taxi for up to 4 guests. An additional 5,000 yen is required for a second taxi for 5 to 8 guests, and an additional 5,000 yen beyond that for a third taxi for 9 to 12 guests.
Lunch
Notes
Please:● wear appropriate clothing (long pants, socks, and hat recommended) and walking shoes.
● be prepared for rain.
● bring a lunch and drinks.
Pilgrimage Etiquette
Please abide by the following guidelines while enjoying the Kumano Kodo.Access
Take the Shingu-bound 8:23 train from Kumanoshi Station arriving 8:38 at JR Atawa Sta (240 yen, ～15 min).
Exit the station to the corner, turn right and walk to the Chomin Service Center bus stop (2 min). Wait at the bus stop across the street from the Pinne shopping center and board the "E" Hiradani-bound Kumano City bus departing 9:02 arriving 9:34 at Senmaida Tori-toge Iriguchi bus stop.
Return taxi included with tour.
For the 12:00 Tour (direct bus)
Return taxi included with tour.
Take the Taki-bound 7:47 train from Kumanoshi Station arriving 8:03 at JR Atawa Sta (240 yen, ～15 min).
Exit the station to the corner, turn right and walk to the Chomin Service Center bus stop (2 min). Wait at the bus stop across the street from the Pinne shopping center and board the "E" Hiradani-bound Kumano City bus departing 9:02 arriving 9:34 at Senmaida Tori-toge Iriguchi bus stop.
Return taxi included with tour. NOTE: Taxi only returns guests to JR Atawa or JR Kumanoshi stations.
Take either the local 7:47 Taki-bound train for Kumanoshi (arriving 8:22, 420 yen) or the 9:13 limited express Nanki 4 (arriving 9:32, 750 yen).
Return taxi included with tour. NOTE: Taxi only returns guests to JR Atawa or JR Kumanoshi stations.
NOTE: Only return taxi is included in the tour.
