Walk the mighty Kumano Kodo trail, a centuries old pilgrimage route riddled with history, stunning scenery and spirituality among the mountainous Kii Peninsula. Walk through incredible forests, quiet valleys and past cascading waterfalls and uncover the rich ancient history and charming rural life. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage route (one of two in the world), this sacred network of routes showcases the best of rural Japan and offers guest houses, homestays and lodgings for an all-encompassing authentic experience. The entire trail generally takes 5 days, however, there are many different options from 1 day to multi-day that encompass the best parts of the Kumano Kodo trail and its incredible natural beauty and culture. Onlyluxe Travel can tailor your Kumano Kodo walking adventure to your abilities and walking appetite, ensuring you still get to see the highlights that make the Nakasendo Trail so spectacular.

Dual Pilgrim Certificate

If you’re one of the brave people to have completed the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) in Spain as well (the other big pilgrimage route), you can apply for a dual pilgrim certificate.

Kaumano Kodo Routes

- The Nakahechi Route

- Iseji Route

- Koyasan Choishi Michi Route

- Kohechi Route

- Omine Okugakemichi Route

See the Kumano Hongu Taisha, the largest 'torii' gate in Japan, standing at 34 metres high and harbors the most traditional atmosphere of the three mountain shrines. Uncover the Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the Sanzan shrines including massive evergreen trees and the sacred National Treasures. Experience Nachi Falls is a waterfall of worship that stands as Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall amid the serenity of picturesque forest and has been commended as a 'National Place of Scenic Beauty'. It is within close proximity to the temple: Kumano Nachi Taisha. Enjoy open air bathing at Kawayu Onsen, dig through the river bed to release the hot spring waters to make for perfect bathing. Or visit Tsubo-yu in Yunomine Onsen, what was once a popular place for cleansing enroute and Japan's oldest onsen.

We offer guided and self-guided walking tours on the Kumano Kodo Trail, so whether you want some insightfulness from a handpicked local guide, or to take things at your own pace, Onlyluxe Travel will ensure your travel needs are truly satisfied. We also offer private or small group journeys for individuals, groups or family travel, whatever your travel style may be.

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