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5 DAYS 3 DAY HIKE 4 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
10 DAYS 7 DAY CYCLE 9 BREAKFASTS, 6 DINNERS
9 NIGHTS HOTEL/ TRADITIONAL IMAGE: Cycling along the coast of Izo, Japan INN (RYOKAN)
noto coastline & japan alps cycle
4 NIGHTS RYOKAN (TRADITIONAL INN)
IMAGE: Nachi Taisha Shinto Shrine
kumano kodo pilgrimage hike UPDATED
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a short trek along the ancient kumano kodo trail
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highlights
• Discover Japan's cultural heartland
• Hike ancient pilgrimage routes through the UNESCO listed Kii Mountains
• Stay at traditional inns and experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle
• Become a dual pilgrim by walking both the Kumano Kodo and the Way of St James (Camino de Santiago)
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Tanabe 2 | Hike in the northern mountains to Hongu
shrine (approx 14kms) 3 | Visit Nachi Shrine and waterfall, then hike from Nachi to Koguchi (approx 14kms)
4 | Hike the Kogumotori-Goe from Ukegawa to Koguchi (approx 13kms) 5 | In Kumano, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights in ryokans (traditional inns) on a twinshare basis GUIDES: expert bilingual guide TRANSPORT: transportation as listed
in itinerary EQUIPMENT: medical kit
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highlights
• Start in Kanazawa, the centre of traditional art and culture
• Explore the captivating coastline of Noto Peninsula
• Visit a local morning market and discover the culture in Wajima
• Stay at Wakura Onsen, one of the top hot springs in Japan
• Enjoy delicious meals of fresh seafood
• Stay at the World Heritage Shirakawago, the Little Kyoto Takayama, Gujohachiman and Gifu in the heart of Japan
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Kanazawa 2 | Cycle to Toji (approx 90km) 3 | Cycle Togi to Wajima (approx 70km) 4 | Cycle Wajima to Suzu (approx 80km) 5 | Cycle Suzu to Wakuru Onsen (approx 100-130km)
6 | Drive to Shirakawago village 7 | Cycle to Takayama (approx 65-85km)
8 | Cycle Takayama to Gujohachiman (approx 70-80km) 9 | To Gifu (approx 65km) 10 | In Gifu, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 9 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights hotel/ traditional inn accommodation on a twin share basis, some nights have shared bathroom facilities GUIDES:
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