Japan's Kumano Kodo

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-18947
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Operated in English

Starts Kyoto, Japan
Ends Tokyo, Japan

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Explore beautiful and fascinating Kyoto
Enjoy historic pilgrimage walks along the Kumano Kodo
Immerse in Japanese culture off the beaten track
Walk the Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome
Learn about the pearl-collecting Ama Divers while staying in Toba
Stay in charming Kiso Fukushima
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Starting in Kyoto and ending in Tokyo, the "Japan's Kumano Kodo" trip is a guided trekking and hiking trip that takes 14 days. You will travel through Kawayu Onsen, Tanabe, Nachi and 6 other destinations in Japan. "Japan's Kumano Kodo" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

After uncovering ancient shrines and pathways in Kyoto, we head off the beaten track to the Kumano Kodo region, one of the most remote and rewarding pilgrimage routes in Japan. This moderately challenging walking trip focuses on beautiful scenery, nature and rural life, while following some of the most historic walks in the country. Staying in traditional ryokans along the way, we fully immerse in authentic Japanese culture and way of life. After, we visit Toba to learn about the pearl-collecting Ama Divers and embark on one last pilgrimage walk on the Nakasendo Way, before re-entering modern civilisation in Tokyo.

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Day 1: Start Kyoto
Day 2: Hike to the Kibune shrine; onto Kurama temple; return to Kyoto
Day 3: Walk on the ancient Yamanobe-no-michi
Day 4: Morning walk to the Fushimi Inari shrine; free time in Kyoto before train to Tanabe
Day 5: Start walking the Kumano Kodo. Bus transfer to Takajiri-oji; hike to Nonaka passing Takahara village
Day 6: Walk in the forest, crossing rivers and ancient shrines; transfer by local bus to Yunomine Onsen
Day 7: Follow the old spiritual path from Ukegawa to Koguchi; transfer to Kawayu Onsen; enjoy views of the Kumano mountains
Day 8: Walk past historic sites and enjoy wonderful views to Nachi Falls and Kumano Nachi Taisha
Day 9: Travel by train to Toba in the rural Mie prefecture; learn about the Ama Divers on Mikimoto Pearl Island
Day 10: Osatsu village followed by lunch at the Ama hut; visit Ise Shrine
Day 11: Scenic train journey to Kiso Fukushima
Day 12: Walk a section of the ancient Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome
Day 13: Train to Tokyo; free time to explore
Day 14: End Tokyo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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Meals

All breakfasts, six lunches and nine dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (single supplements valid 5 nights only)
Visas or vaccinations
Arrival & departure transfers (not available on this tour)

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4 - Very Good

Based on 2 reviews

Anonymous
On May 24 2023

4 - Very Good

50/50

A Great two weeks in Japan. Great people friendly, very helpful and polite.

Anonymous
On Oct 19 2019

5 - Excellent

Kumano Kodo: A fascinating insight in to Japan.

This was an excellent trip that we thoroughly enjoyed, giving an insight into contrasting landscapes/areas of Japan and to its culture and food. After initial exploration in and around Kyoto, the four days on the Kumano Kodo... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan's Kumano Kodo tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 02 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

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