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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Age range 16 to 99

Highlights
- Explore Kyoto's ancient temples and shrines
- Hike through historic Kumano Kodo trails
- Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
- Learn about pearl cultivation on Mikimoto Island
- Walk the scenic Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Kyoto
- Day 2 Hike to the Kibune shrine; onto Kurama temple; return to Kyoto (breakfast)
- Day 3 Walk on the ancient Yamanobe-no-michi (breakfast)
- Day 4 Morning walk to the Fushimi Inari shrine; free time in Kyoto before train to Tanabe (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 5 Start walking the Kumano Kodo. Bus transfer to Takajiri-oji; hike to Nonaka passing Takahara village (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 6 Walk in the forest, crossing rivers and ancient shrines; transfer by local bus to Yunomine Onsen (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 7 Follow the old spiritual path from Ukegawa to Koguchi; transfer to Kawayu Onsen; enjoy views of the Kumano mountains (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 8 Walk past historic sites and enjoy wonderful views to Nachi Falls and Kumano Nachi Taisha (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 9 Travel by train to Toba in the rural Mie prefecture; learn about the Ama Divers on Mikimoto Pearl Island (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 10 Osatsu village followed by lunch at the Ama hut; visit Ise Shrine (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 11 Scenic train journey to Kiso Fukushima (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 12 Walk a section of the ancient Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 13 Train to Tokyo; free time to explore (breakfast)
- Day 14 End Tokyo (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

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Exodus Adventure Travels
Number of tours
454
Age Range
16 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodExcellent
- KSKatherine· April 10th, 2024A wonderful Guide and good food and an interesting itineraryShow moreExodus Adventure Travels commented on this reviewWe are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Japan's Kumano Kodo tour. Thanks so much for taking the time for this review and we can’t wait to have you booked onto another Exodus adventure! -Exodus TravelsTrip date: March 2024
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- Instant Confirmation-8%From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$13,197NZ $12,100
- Instant Confirmation-3%From Sunday19 Oct, 2025To Saturday1 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$13,637NZ $13,200
What our customers ask about this tour
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Monica
Asked on March 8th, 2025What's the cost of the tour for one person? Will I get to see the cherry blossoms?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written March 2025
The cost of the tour per person, departing on Sunday, 19 October 2025, is $9,300 USD (Single supplement +USD 983). This departure is outside the typical cherry blossom season (which occurs from late March to early April), and the Japan's Kumano Kodo tour is not specifically designed for cherry blossom viewing. However, you may be interested in other options such as our Ancient & Modern Japan or Highlights of Japan tours, which are more focused on cherry blossoms.
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