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Moderate-Active
JAPAN Kumano Kodo Self-Guided Hiking Tour

6 Days / 5 Nights | From AUD $1,950 per person

 

For active hikers ready to tackle longer sections including the Ogumotori-goe trail, while still enjoying the comfort of inns and hot meals each night.

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What to Expect

This tour offers the classic Kumano Kodo challenge with a mix of moderate and tough hikes. You’ll walk key sections of the Nakahechi route, including the Ogumotori-goe, while still enjoying luggage transfers, hot springs, and authentic Japanese hospitality.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Kii-Tanabe 

No walking, arrive at Kii Tanabe in the afternoon.

  • Accommodation at Kii Tanabe

  • Meals B, L

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Day 4 Kawayu Onsen to Koguchi

Walk 2km to trailhead, then 12km on the Kogumatori-goe trail from Ukegawa to Koguchi.

  • Ascent 670m, descent 690m

  • Rated moderate - hard (6-7 hours walking)

  • Accommodation at Koguchi or Takada

  • Meals S, B, L

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Day 2 Takijiri to Chikatsuyu

Bus to trail head. Walk 14km of the Nakahechi trail to Chikatsuyu,

  • Ascent 900m, descent 800m

  • Rated hard (6-7 hours walking)

  • Accommodation at Chikatsuyu

  • Meals S, B

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Day 5 Koguchi to Nachisan

Walk 15km on the Ogumatori-goe trail from Koguchi to Nachisan,

  • Ascent 1,260m, descent 930m

  • Rated very hard (7-8 hours walking)

  • Bus to Kii Katsuura

  • Accommodation at Kii Katsuura

  • Meals S, B

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Day 3 Hosshinmon Oji to Hongu

Bus to Hosshinmon Oji, walk 7km on Nakahechi trail to Hongu.

Optional 3km afternoon walk on Dainichi-goe trail to Yunomine Onsen.

  • Ascent 300m, descent 450m

  • Rated moderate (4-5 hours walking)

  • Accommodation at Kawayu Onsen

  • Meals S, B, L

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Day 6 Nachisan & Departure

Optional visit to Kii Katsuura Tuna Market. Bus or train to Shingu. Store luggage at Tourist Information Centre. Then explore Hayatama Grand shrine, Kamikua Rock Shrine and other sights at Shingu.

  • Walking is 5km, easy to moderate (2-3 hours)

  • Rated easy (2-3 hours walking)

  • After lunch travel to onward destination

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Highlights & Comforts

  • Full Ogumotori-goe trail for serious hikers

  • Onsen stay at Kawayu

  • Authentic inns, hot showers, luggage transfer

  • Access to three grand shrines

Costs & Inclusions

AUD $1,950 per person (6 days / 5 nights)

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  • Accommodation (twin share)

  • Breakfasts, dinners, and some lunches

  • Luggage transfers

  • Maps, trip notes, and safety info

  • Dual Pilgrim stamp booklet

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Optional extras:

  • Single supplement AUD $90 per night

  • Guide or upgraded inns

 

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