Kumano Kodo Trail THE PILGRIMAGE OF ANTS The Kumano Kodō is a region of Japan comprised of branching pilgrimage routes that stretch into varying corners of the Kii Peninsula. The pilgrimage itself dates back more than 1,000 years and its routes have been walked by all levels of society, from...
Kumano Kodo trail walking holiday in Japan. 1200-year-old Kumano Kodo walk, major pilgrimage destination, from AU $2285 - AU $2700 (7 days) ex flights.
Daimonzaka Kumano Nachi Taisha & Nachi waterfalls, located inWakayama prefecture, is part of the Nakahechi trail. This an ideal hike for those who are looking for nothing too challenging, or when you are travelling with children. The 2.7-km-trail is part of starts from Daimonzaka, a stairca...
I recently completed the Kumano Kodo Self-Guided Hike through World Expeditions, and it was an unforgettable adventure! From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organized, and I truly felt supported in every aspect of the journey. The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage trail, an...
Walk the 11th-century Kumano Kodo Pilgrim's Trail through rural Japan to the three grand shrines of Kumano. There is also the immensely popular Shikoku Pilgrim Trail, where you walk from temple to temple on one of Japan's stunning islands. Alternatively, walk the Nakasendo Trail through rural...
Located in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture around an hour south of Osaka by train, the Kumano Kodo is one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage routes in the world, along with the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Much lesser known than its Spanish counterpart, the Kumano Kodo provides utterly breatht...
The hikes on the Koya-san trail and Kumano Kodo include sections rather than the whole trail, which gives you an experience of the trails without needing to commit to multiple days of strenuous trekking. When we aren't hiking on this trip, we primarily use public transport, which is effici...
Kohechi Mountainous Route - Kumano Kodo 75.2 km • 3845.03 m Up • 4583.4 m Down Kōya, JP Explore in 3D Show More Recommended Routes Japan Running 340 Kilometers of Trail 14 Recommended Routes 9 Gems 11 Easy Trails 49 Intermediate Trails 21 Difficult Trails Trail Run Pro...
Just four kilometers fromTakijiri-ojion the way toChikatsuyu(which you’ll recall is the most common first stop on the Kumano Kodo trail), the area is known for its mystic, foggy mountain scenes. Takahara Lodge(rack rate from JPY10,444/$107, including two meals) has a scenic dining ar...
The Kumano Kodo Trail is a legendary pilgrimage walk lined with ancient shrines, while white-robed walkers tick off Buddhist temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Both take you through spectacular alpine scenery. For those with less time, we have shorter Japan walking vacations across Honshu, with ...