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Walk the Kumano Kodo

11 days
From Kyoto to Osaka
4.4
13,319 traveler reviews

Walk the Kumano Kodo

11 days
From Kyoto to Osaka
4.4
13,319 traveler reviews
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Guided in English
Age range 16 to 80
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Highlights

  • Ride the express train from Osaka to Kyoto
  • Explore Kyoto's temples and tranquil gardens
  • Hike the historic Kumano Kodo Trail
  • Soak in ancient Yunomine Onsen hot springs
  • Visit the grand shrines and Nachi waterfall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Kyoto
  2. Day 2 Explore Kyoto (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Takijiri to Takahara (breakfast,dinner)
  4. Day 4 Takahara to Chikatsuyu (breakfast,dinner)
  5. Day 5 Chikatsuyu to Hongu (breakfast,dinner)
  6. Day 6 Rest Day in Yunomine Onsen or walk to Dainichi-goe/Akagi-goe (breakfast,dinner)
  7. Day 7 Along Nakahechi (breakfast,dinner)
  8. Day 8 Koguchi to Nachi-san (breakfast,dinner)
  9. Day 9 Kii-Katsuura and onwards by train to Osaka (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Rest Day in Osaka (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 Depart Osaka (breakfast)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Katherine
    · April 10th, 2024
    A wonderful Guide and good food and an interesting itinerary
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  • Dorothe
    · April 7th, 2023
    What an adventure of a lifetime! Kohei Nishido’s genuinely kind, responsive, flexible, and insightful nature made our travel encounters with Japan profoundly life changing. With his heartwarming ability to intertwine the customs and culture of the people with respect to the history and geographical natural beauty of Japan, unique experiences always seemed just around the corner! Our deepest gratitude to all our fellow traveler's who also gave us memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for celebrating our Wedding Anniversary with us!
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  • dinesh
    · December 29th, 2024
    Cycling the backroads of Sri Lanka was a great experience. Tour was exeptionally well organized and the crew was very professional.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Walk the Kumano Kodo
From Kyoto to Osaka

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    Philip

    Asked on December 16th, 2023

    Is this a self-guided tour, i.e., there is no local guide, group to walk with? it's sounds like this from the description. Also, it sounds like I need to buy all the local tickets to trains and busses. What is the weather in this area at the end of December - beginning of January? What is the best time to take this tour - any time or spring?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten December 2023

      This is a self-guided tour and the walks are done independently. Train and bus tickets are purchased locally. A popular time to travel is the autumn, for the fall and the colours etc.

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      Philip

      TravelerWritten December 2023

      Why the tour lists the number of people in a group? How do you ensure that a person is not lost or get into trouble? How long are the daily walks to get from one destination to the next?

    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten December 2023

      This trip is self-guided with no guide and no group, it is independent walking. Therefore, there are no minimum or maximum numbers for the trip. The accommodations on the trip would reach out to Headwater if you had not checked into the accommodation before 7pm. Alternatively, we also provide the contact number for our local agent should you need any assistance.

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      Philip

      TravelerWritten December 2023

      Is it safe for a single woman to take this trip/walks? I believe English speaking is rare in Kumano Kodo, so it will present some difficulty in case a tourist is lost or needs help. Could I talk to someone who took this tour?

    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten December 2023

      Solo travellers are welcome onto the Walk the Kumano Kodo Trail. However, you would need to be comfortable with walking independently sometimes on remote routes and Mountain Trails, being mindful of bears. English is not widely spoken in this area. Should you get lost we do have an overseas agent whom can assist over the phone if needed.

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    Kerry

    Asked on September 10th, 2023

    Is the flight included in this package?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten September 2023

      Walk the Kumano Kodo is a self-guided holiday with no guide and no group, it would be independent walking. The holiday will take in level 2+ walks which are moderate to challenging. This trip would be suitable if you are looking to walk 4-6 hours and confident with daily ascents and descents of up to 700m. The tour only price is £3299 per person, and the air inclusive price is from £4299 (depending on flight pricing). The single supplement is £712.00.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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