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5 DAYS
4 NIGHTS RYOKAN
3 DAY SELF‐GUIDED WALK
4 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
IMAGE: Ancient cobble lined route on the Kumano Kodo
10 DAYS 7 DAY SELF‐GUIDED HIKE
9 NIGHTS IN MINSHUKU
9 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES AND 8 DINNERS
IMAGE: Rice terraces at sunset in Maruyama Senmaida
kumano kodo self‐guided hike
kumano kodo coast to coast self‐guided hike
a self‐guided hike on japan's world heritage listed kumano kodo pilgrimage
a scenic self‐guided walk of japan's kumano kodo nakahechi trail
highlights
• Goatyourownpaceonthisself‐ guided walk through scenic forests
• Discover Kumano Nachi Taisha, a Shinto shrine
• Hike in the mountains to Hongu shrine
• BecomeaDualPilgrimbywalking both the Kumano Kodo and the Way of St.James (Camino de Santiago)
• Stay at local guesthouses and soak in onsens
• Discover Japan's cultural past
• Marvel at spectacular scenery
• Dine on delicious local cuisine and interact with friendly locals
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join in Tanabe, orientation
2 | Hongu Loop walk (3 hiking options: 13, 7 or 5km) walk to Hosshinmon-Oji (6km) 3 | Walk Kowaze to Kogumotori- Goe (15km) 4 | Walk Koguchi to Nachi (14.5km) 5 | In Katsuura, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights in ryokans on a twinshare basis TRANSPORT: transportation as listed in itinerary PLUS: luggage transfers as listed itinerary • welcome briefing, information pack including route
WHEN TO GO
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highlights
• Trek through spectacular scenery
• Discover Japan's cultural heart
• Hike in the mountains to Hongu shrine
• Stay at traditional minshuku accommodation
• Become a Dual Pilgrim by walking both the Kumano Kodo and the Way of St.James (Camino de Santiago)
• Walk from coast to coast on Japan's World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage
• Discover Kumano Nachi Taisha, a Shinto shrine
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join in Tanabe 2 | Hike to Takijiri- oji (22 km) 3 | Hike to Nonaka (17km)
4 | Hike to Kumano Hongu Taisha (21km) 5 | Visit Oyunohara and walk to Hongu: Dainichi-Goe (2km) 6 | Walk Hatenashi- Toge Pass (10km) 7 | Walk Kowaze to Kogumotori-Goe (15km) 8 | Walk to Koguchi to Nachisan (14.5km) 9 | Walk to Katsuura, via Daimonzaka (9km)
10 | Visit Katsuura, trip concludes inclusions
MEALS: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights in minshuku on twinshare basis
WHEN TO GO
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Tanabe
Osaka
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Katsuura
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TRANSPORT: transportation as listed in itinerary PLUS: luggage transfers as listed itinerary • welcome briefing, information pack including route notes, maps and guidebook per room booked and emergency hotline
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Tanabe
Katsuura