Kumano Kodo Walk, Takijiri to Chikatsuyu-oji (Meet at Takijiri)
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Takijiri-oji
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Tainaikuguri
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Takahara settlement
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Takahara Kumano-jinja
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Chikatsuyu willow cherry blossom
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Gyuba-doji statue
Wakayama Local Guide Association
Description
This guided walking tour is from Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu-village. Takijiri-oji is the spiritual entrance to the sacred Kumano mountains. It is the most common starting point for pilgrimage walks on the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo.
The walk is a relatively short but steep climb to the settlement of Takahara. The trail is a mixture of dirt, tree roots, stone steps, and cobblestones. It is in the forest for most of the time with a couple of panoramic lookout spots.
From Takahara, the trail continues up through the forest to the east. The walk finishes by descending into the Chikatsuyu village along the Hiki-gawa river.
Your local English-speaking guide will introduce you to the history and culture of the area.
Most people choose to stay at one of the accommodations in Chikatsuyu Village (reservations highly recommended).
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Details
| Course Name | Takijiri-Oji to Chikatsuyu-Oji |
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| Distance | ~13 km |
| Time | ~9 hours (not including bus transport times) |
| Difficulty | 3.5 What is the difficulty rating of walking trails? |
| Meeting Place | Takijiri 滝尻 bus stop |
| Tour Ending Place | Chikatsuyu-Oji |
| Maps | Kumano Kodo Takijiri~Takahara, Takahara~Chikatsuyu-Oji |
| REGULAR TOUR | |
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| Bus Departs | 8:02 At Kii-Tanabe Station |
| Meeting Time | 8:40 |
| End of Tour | ~17:30 |
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| Bus Departs | 6:16 At Kii-Tanabe Station |
| Meeting Time | 6:55 |
| End of Tour | ~16:30 |
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| Bus Departs | 6:50 At Kii-Tanabe Station |
| Meeting Time | 7:28 |
| End of Tour | ~16:50 |
If you would like to meet the guide at Kii-Tanabe Station: Kumano Kodo Walk, Takijiri to Chikatsuyu-oji (Meet at Kii-Tanabe St.)
Price Notice
※ Price includes insurance fee.
※ Price does not include 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: Wakayama Local Guide Association may not accept children on some guided walks.
Access
Public Bus● Daily busses leave from Kii-Tanabe station and Shirahama for Takijiri. (Bus timetable #1)
The Takijiri 滝尻 bus stop is across highway 311 from the Kumano Kodo Kan pilgrimage center.
Taxi
Another transportation option is to take a taxi.
Luggage
Shuttle your luggage from Tanabe or Takijiri to your accommodation, or store it in Tanabe at the KUMANO TRAVEL Support Center.More information about luggage shuttle and storage.
Lunch
Not included in this tour. Please bring a bag lunch with you on the walk. It is best to buy it in Tanabe before you board the bus at Kii-Tanabe station, as there is nowhere to buy lunch along the way.※The guide's lunch & transport are included in the tour price.
After Tour
The most common option is to:● Stay overnight in Chikatsuyu, reservations are highly recommended.
Notes
Please:● wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
● be prepared for rain.
● bring a lunch and drinks.
