Kumano Kodo
Fushimi Inari
Tokaido Hiking
-Nakasendo Hiking
Nakasendo Hiking
Kumano kodo Hiking
-Kumano kodo Hiking
Kumano kodo is an ancient network of roads – dating back more than 1000 years – running through the mountainous interior of Kii Peninsula.
These are pilgrim trails, connecting historic shrines and temples of deep spiritual significance.“Nakahechi” is the most popular route, and this highlight hiking course is a last 7.5 km of the “Nakahechi”route from the west into the great shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha.
Kumano kodo is also famous as a pilgrimage sister road to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
| Day1 |
Arrival in Tokyo
Upon arrival at Haneda or Narita Airport, travelers will be transferred to a hotel in Tokyo on their own. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy a meal in Tokyo. |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Tokyo |
| Day2 |
TOKYO SIGHTSEEING
Full day Tokyo sightseeing by public transportation with English speaking guide -Tsukiji Honganji Temple, Tsukiji Outer Market -Sushi Making & Lunch -Team Lab Borderless, Shibuya Sky |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Tokyo |
| Day3 |
TOKAIDO HIKING
Transfer from Tokyo to Hakone Yumoto station by public transfer. -Tokaido Hiking (Hakone Hachiri) Hakone Yumoto Staion – 45 min. on foot – Amazake Chaya – 70 min. on foot – Moto Hakone (View of Mt.Fuji, Lunch on own) – 40 min. on foot –Yamanaka Castle Ruins – transfer by private car – Mishima Taisha Shrine |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Mishima |
| Day4 |
NAKASENDO HIKING <1>
Transfer from Mishima to Magome by train & public bus. -Nakasendo Hiking with English speaking guide. Magome (Sightseeing & Local food) – 2 hours on foot –Tsumago (Sightseeing & Lunch on own) – 1 hour on foot – Nagiso station Transfer from Nagiso station to Nakatsugawa station or Nagoya station by train. |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Nakatsugawa or Nagoya |
| Day5 |
NAKASENDO HIKING <2>
Transfer to Yabuhara station by train. -Nakasendo Hiking with English speaking guide. Yabuhara station – 2 hours on foot – Narai (Sightseeing & Lunch on own) Transfer from Narai station to Kyoto via Nagoya. |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Kyoto |
| Day5 |
KYOTO SIGHTSEEING
Full day Kyoto sightseeing by public transportation with English speaking guide. -Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Hiking. Fushimi Inari station – Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine – Top of Mt.Inari (270m)– Yotsutsuji –Fushimi Inari station (2-3 hours / 6 km)-Kinkakuji Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple-Maiko Show |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Kyoto |
| Day7 |
Transfer for Kumano Kodo area
Take the train & bus to Kawayu Onsen, the base of the Kumano Kodo. On this day, we will stay overnight in Kawayu Onsen or the surrounding area and enjoy Onsen! |
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| Accommodation | Ryokan in Kawayu Onsen |
| Day8 |
KUMANO KODO HIKING <1>
Transfer from Kawayu Onsen to Hossinmon-oji by public bus with English speaking guide. -Kumano Kodo Hiking Hossinmon Oji – 3 hours on foot – Kumano Hongu Taisha -Kumano Taisha (Sightseeing & Picnic Lunch) & Oyunohara Transfer to Kii-Katsuura by public bus. |
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| Accommodation | Ryokan in Kii-Katsuura |
| Day9 |
KUMANO KODO HIKING <2>
Depart from Hotel, transfer from Katsuura to Daimonzaka by public bus with English speaking guide. -Kumano Kodo Hiking Daimonzaka – Kumano Nachi Taisha – Seiganto ji － Nachi Falls Transfer to Kii-Katsuura by bus. Transfer from Kii-Katsuura to Osaka by train. |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Osaka |
| Day10 |
OSAKA
Check out hotel in Osaka, end of service. Please transfer to Kansai airport or next destination on own. |
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The main attraction of Adventure Travel in Japan is hiking throughout the country.
Moreover, hiking along “kodo” (old roads), which are 400-year-old traces of the Edo period, is a popular content for foreign travelers, as they can enjoy the natural scenery and historical architecture that are unique to Japan.
While hiking on these popular ancient paths, visitors can also experience the culture and cuisine of various regions of Japan.
This is a classic Japanese adventure travel course.