Mushikuiiwa
-Mushikuiiwa
It has been selected as a national natural monument. You can see a large rock that has been eroded by wind and rain and has many holes carved into it that look like they were eaten by insects.
NANKI KUMANO GIOPARK
Kumano Kodo
Monolith
-Monolith
The most popular sightseeing spot in this area. One of the largest rocks in Japan with a height of about 100m and a width of about 500m is a spectacular scale.
Monolith
Takinohai
-Takinohai
A rare waterfall with irregularly shaped rock holes of various sizes. It is also famous for fishing for sweetfish and for seeing the gobies climbing the waterfall.
| Day1 |
<World Heritage> Walking tour of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Depart from the hotel in Kyoto Transfer by train to Kii-Tanabe Arrive at Kii Tanabe, lunch at the local restaurant on route Enjoy walking tour of Kumano Kodo, Takahara to Takijiri-oji (4km, 2-3hours) Transfer to the hotel in Shingu Dinner at the local restaurant |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Shingu |
| Day2 |
<World Heritage> Walking tour of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Transfer to Hosshinmon-oji by private coach Enjoy walking from Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha (7km, 3hours) Bento BOX lunch on the way Visit: Kumano Hongu Heritage center Visit: Oyunohara Enjoy walking from Hongu to Yunomine Onsen-Dainichi-goe (3.5km, 1h30) Visit: Strolling around Yunomine Onsen Transfer to the hotel in Shingu |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Shingu |
| Day3 |
<World Heritage> Walking tour of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Depart from the hotel Visit: Kumano Hayatama Taisha Transfer to Nachi area by private coach Visit: Kumano Kodo, Daimon-zaka *Heian period costume can be rented at Daimon-zaka-Chaya Lunch at local restaurant Visit: Kumano Nachi Taisha & Seiganto-ji *Enjoy the dynamic view of Nachi Falls and three storied pagoda Visit: Nachi Falls (Hirou Shrine) Arrive at the hotel Dinner at the hotel “Enjoy delicious local seafood including Tuna” |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Kushimoto |
| Day4 |
Enjoy the mysterious rocks created by the earth
Transfer to Kushimoto area by private coach Visit: Nanki Kumano Geo Park Center Visit: Shionomisaki Kanko Tower Transfer by private coach Visit: Mushikuiiwa Visit: Takinohai Visit: Monolith Lunch at local restaurant at Kushimoto area Visit: Sandanheki cave Visit: Senjojiki Depart for Nanki Shirahama area by private coach Arrive and Check-in your hotel |
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| Accommodation | Hotel in Nanki Shirahama |
-What is a Geopark?
"Geo" means earth and land.A geopark is a natural park containing a geological heritage of special importance, value and beauty from a scientific point of view.Geology and topography are related to the history of the earth and human life and culture. Geoparks are what we learn and enjoy as a heritage.The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) was established in 2004 with the support of UNESCO. In 2015, Global Geoparks became an official UNESCO project.
Enjoy the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail experience and natural sceneries at Nanki Kumano Geopark.