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kumano kodo self-guided hike
IMAGE: Hikers on the cobble lined Nakahechi route
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS RYOKAN 4 BREAKFASTS,
3 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
kumano kodo coast to coast self-guided hike
• Walk at your own pace on this self-guided journey through scenic forests
• Discover Kumano Nachi Taisha, a Shinto shrine on Nachi Mountain
• Hike in the mountains to Hongu shrine
• Become a Dual Pilgrim walkthe Kumano Kodo and the Way of St.James (Camino)
• Stay at local guesthouses and soak in onsens
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join in Tanabe, orientation 2 | Hongu Loop walk (13km) 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 | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, route notes, maps and luggage transfers, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
4
GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
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 | In Katsuura, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, route notes, maps and luggage transfers, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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hike japan's ancient capitals
IMAGE: Japan's Ancient Capitals
5 DAYS 2 NIGHTS TRADITIONAL MINSHUKU 2 NIGHTS HOTEL
• Explore the scenic village of Asuka and take in its wonderful terraced rice fields
• Hike the cultural Asuka Monuments route and the forested nature trail to Tanzan Shrine
• Walk along the historic Yamanobe-no-michi and Yagyu Kaido trails near Nara at your own pace
4 BREAKFASTS AND 4 DINNERS
3 DAYS SELF-GUIDED
Japan
Azuka Nara
Tanabe
WHEN TO GO
Osaka
Japan
Katsuura
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Tanabe
WHEN TO GO
Japan
Osaka
Nonaka Kowaze
Katsuura
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: JHH Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: JKP Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
3 DAY SELF-GUIDED WALK
IMAGE: Hikers approaching a rural village on the Kumano Kodo Hike 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS IN 9 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES
MINSHUKU AND 8 DINNERS
• Trek through spectacular scenery
• Hike in the mountains to Hongu shrine
• Discover Japan's cultural heart
• Stay at traditional minshuku accommodation
• Become a Dual Pilgrim by walking both the Kumano Kodo
7 DAY SELF-GUIDED HIKE
• Marvel at the historic treasures of the ancient capital of Nara
• Stay at memorable Minshuku (Japanese
guesthouses) and friendly family homestays
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Train from Kyoto or Osaka to Asuka, monuments walk (~9km) 2 | Walk Asuka trail to Tanzan Shrine (~13km) 3 | Hike the Yamanobe-no-Michi in Nara (~16km) 4 | Hike the Yagyu Kaido in Nara (~12km) 5 | Sightseeing in Nara, train to Kyoto or Osaka, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
3
GRADE | INTRODUCTORY
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: HJA
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