Kumano Kodo Walk, Kogumotori-goe & Ogumotori-goe, 2 days (Hongu to Nachisan)
Kumano TREK, English Speaking Guides
Description
It is a two day walk from the Hongu area to Kumano Nachi Taisha and the Nachi falls, Japan’s tallest. Each goes over a mountain pass: the first day is called Kogumotori-goe, and the second Ogumotori-goe.
The Kogumotori-goe begins near the Ukegawa trail head and finishes in Koguchi, where walkers overnight.
The Ogumotori-goe is the tougher of the two, climbing continuous (almost 800 meters in elevation gain) over the first 4 kilometers. At Funami-toge pass though, walkers are blessed with a panoramic view of the expansive Pacific Ocean for their efforts.
The Nachi falls is believe to be divine and is an inspirational spot to complete the trek.
Price
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Details
Day 1
Tour Outline
| Course Name | Kogumotori-goe (Ukegawa to Koguchi) |
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| Distance | ~13 km total |
| Time | ~6 hours (not including bus transport times) |
| Difficulty | 4 What is a difficulty rating of walking trails? |
| Meeting Place | Ukegawa 請川 bus stop |
| Tour Ending Place | Koguchi |
| Maps | Kumano Kodo Kogumotori-goe Map |
Tour Options
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| Meeting Time | 9:03 Bus times are Hongu Taisha-mae at 8:40, Yunomine Onsen 8:50 and Kawayu Onsen 8:58. |
| End of Tour | ~15:00 |
Day 2
Tour Outline
| Course Name | Ogumotori-goe (Koguchi to Nachisan) |
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| Distance | ~14.5 km total |
| Time | ~8 hours (not including bus transport times) |
| Difficulty | 5 What is a difficulty rating of walking trails? |
| Meeting Place | Koguchi accommodation |
| Tour Ending Place | Kumano Nachi Taisha 熊野那智大社 |
| Maps | Kumano Kodo Ogumotori-goe Map |
Tour Options
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| Meeting Time | 7:30 At accommodation in Koguchi. |
| End of Tour | ~15:30 |
Price Notice
75,600 yen + 9,000 yen~
accommodation for guide
※ Maximum 10 people per tour.
※ Price includes insurance fee.
※ Prices does not included transportation fees or meals for participants, but does include meals and transportation costs for the guides.
Children
Please contact us for pricing for children.NOTE: Kumano Trek may not accept children on some guided walks.
Access
The best bus to take is from the Kumano Kotsu bus which departs Hongu Taisha-mae at 8:40. This bus pass through Yunomine Onsen 8:50 and Kawayu Onsen 8:58 before arriving at Ukegawa bus stop at 9:03.Bus timeteble #4
Luggage
Daily luggage shuttle service can be booked in advance online.Kogumotori-goe luggage shuttle information
Ogumotori-goe luggage shuttle information
Please note that luggage shuttle is only available for those who made reservations for accommodations via the Kumano Travel site. 7 days or more in advance is needed to book daily luggage shuttles.
Lunch
It is usually easiest to order your lunch box from the accommodation. Book a lunch box plan to take advantage of this service.After Tour
Most people choose to spend the night in the Nachi-Katsuura area after their walk.
Mitaki Sanso is a minshuku in Nachisan, and there are more options of places to stay in Katsuura. It is about a 25 minute bus ride from Nachisan to Kii-Katsuura station.
Notes
Please:● wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
● be prepared for rain.
● bring drinks.
