Introduction to Kumano Kodo pilgrimage
The pilgrimage Kumano Kodo is one of Japan's most beautiful hikes
Deep in rural Wakayama Prefecture -. But just a few hours south of Kyoto and Osaka -. UNESCO recognized Kumano region with spirituality and history, as well as beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, hiking and onsen (hot springs)
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The Kumano Kodo between Hosshinmon-oji and Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Kumano Kodo UNESCO status
, the Kumano Kodo remains pleasantly out of the way of most visitors to Japan, even though it takes to win an ever growing number of adventurous travelers has begun - thanks in part to its recognition as a UNESCO world heritage cultural landscape ( Sacred Sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountain Range ).
Kumano Kodo is also part of a dual Pilgrim program with his sister walking, Spain better known Camino de Santiago (St. James).
Hayatama Taisha Shrine, Kumano Kodo
getting Getting to Kumano Kodo
Despite its wonderful rural location to the Kumano Region relatively easy Kyoto, Osaka, or Mount Koya.
most are the Kumano region of the seaside town Kii Tanabe (on the west coast of the Kii Peninsula), the most convenient entry point for guests enter by train. The JR (Japan Railways) Kuroshio is a limited-express train connecting Kansai, the region, located in Kyoto and Osaka, directly Kii Tanabe.
Walkers completing the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route will end on the east coast of the Kii Peninsula, and the JR Nanki, a limited-express train connects Kii Katsuura and Shingu Stations with the central city of Nagoya. You can also loop back across the Kuroshio to Kansai.
allocate Daimonzaka way to Nachi Taisha Shrine
Walking the Kumano Kodo
We recommend a minimum of 3-4 nights for the Kumano Region - and up to about a week if possible -. but hectic Travellers also a 2-night stay is possible, albeit on the rushed side
do not need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy nature, history and spirituality of the Kumano Kodo to enjoy. Walks along the pilgrimage route ranging from day hikes to challenging all the way up, or days spent for the more adventurous.
Gotobiki-iwa rock at Hayatama Taisha Shrine
Even casual hikers charming villages, fantastic find onsen , stunning shrines and wonderful local cuisine from the mountains and the sea.
more useful information on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, make sure that our friends at the Kumano Tourism Bureau to visit that have put together an incredibly informative website full of maps, hiking trails and much more.
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