Japan 6 Day Kumano Kodo Way
Durartion: 6 Days
Price: From $1,795 (excluding flights)
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6 DAY KUMANO KODO
TAKIJIRI – KII KATSUURA
In the footsteps of Emperors along the Nakahechi Route
LINK WITH THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
If you have obtained the Camino de Santiago certificate (Compostela) you may consider the Kumano Kodo trail in Japan. You will also receive a pilgrim’s passport for your stamps along the way. At the end of your trip, you will receive the Kumano Kodo certificate of completion. If you show your Compostela certificate that you received in Santiago de Compostela, you will be entitled to receive a ‘Dual Pilgrimage Certificate’ which testifies that you have completed both ancient pilgrimage trails. Very few people in the world have obtained this Dual Pilgrim Certificate to date. Are you up for the challenge? Let us know and we will help you organise this unique trip.
TYPE AND LEVEL OF TRIP
Mixed village paths (paved) and unpaved forest trails. A strenuous walk, with days of up to 8 or 9 hours walking and 1,000m ascent, though shorter options are available on the longest Day 3. A highly rewarding hike through the beautiful villages and mountains of the Kii Peninsula, requiring good levels of fitness and stamina.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival day and hike from Takijiri to Takahara (4.5kms, 370m ascent, approx 2 hrs)
Day 2 – Hike from Takahara to Chikatsuyu (10kms, 480m ascent + 520m descent, approx 4-5hrs)
Day 3 – Hike from Chikatsuyu and Nonaka to Hongu (7kms/2hrs, 15kms/7hrs or 24kms/8-9hrs options)
Day 4 – Hiking along the Nakahechi Trail (12.4kms, 520m ascent + 500m descent, approx 4 hrs. Alternative options available)
Day 5 – Hiking from Koguchi to Nacho-san (15.1kms, 980m ascent + 920m descent, approx 6 – 7hrs)
Day 6 – Explore Kii Katsuura before departing by train to Kyoto/Osaka
PRICE
Price €1,490 per person, based on two people sharing a room
CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP
- Add extra days to this trip
- Add Daily Luggage Transfer
- Single Room Supplement if required
CALENDAR
Self guided, tailor made trips are available all year (snow falls occasionally from December to March.) Choose a start date that suits you/your group. You can secure your booking with a 20% deposit.
CONTACT US
For further information about this package, contact us on 01 – 442 8921 or email us at info@magichillholidays.com
At a glance:
- 5 nights in traditional Japanese Inns
- 5 breakfast and 5 dinners
- Round trip train tickets from Kyoto or Osaka
- Detailed day by day itinerary and walking notes
- Topography maps
- Local support by telephone and at our Kumano Kodo’s partners branch
- Preparing for your trip and Travelling in Japan Guidebooks
- Optional orientation at our partner’s Kyoto office
Quote of the day:
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It's lethal.”
Paul Coelho