Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Tour: Discover Ancient Trails and Sacred Sites with a Licensed Guide

Embark on a Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Tour and explore ancient trails and sacred sites with a licensed guide. Discover the rich history and breathtaking views of the Kii Peninsula.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Michi-no-Eki - Kumano Kodo (紫野古道, Kumano Kodō) refers to a network of pilgrimage trails through the southern Kansai region. The Kodo (“old ways”) are a key part of the region’s UNESCO designation, and have been in use for over 1000 years. They are the only pilgrimage routes besides the Camino de Santiago to be designated a…
What's Included
  • Private transportation for convenience and comfort
  • Dedicated private driver for personalized travel
  • In-vehicle air conditioning to ensure a pleasant journey
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Insightful touring with a licensed local guide
  • All parking fees included for hassle-free access
What's Not Included
  • Other personal expenses
  • Entrance fee (for yourself)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage highlights in a day. An ancient network of pilgrim trails dating back more than 1000 years connecting historic shrines and temples running through the river and deep mountains..all set to the backdrop of Kii Peninsula.
The Kumano area has been considered a…

Location
Kii-Tanabe Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_l
Sep 20, 2024
Tour was great, the guide was even better - The experience was great. Our guide Kiyoko contacted us early and we worked out a tour based on our pickup point, what we wanted to see and her recommendations. We did about four iterations and she put a lot of thought and effort into each one. We saw all the main temples and Nachi Falls. Kiyoko recommended a walk along the traditional trail and that was an excellent suggestion. The walk gave you a feel for what the experience would be if you did the entire thing (but without some of the more difficult parts). Kiyoko is also very knowledgeable about the places visited and her English is good, We settled on taking a train back to Tanabe to make the most of our time and Kiyoko scouted out several places to eat after our tour that were close to the train station. Once we picked one, she set up the reservations, translated their whiteboard menu to English so we could pick our meal in advance due to the tight train schedule. On the day of the tour, our selected foods were waiting for us in a private room when we arrived. Overall very very happy with our guide and the whole experience. The amount of work she put in made us feel special.
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Bradley_c
Jun 18, 2024
Amazing day trip! - Excellent in every way. Our driver braved a storm as we went to our destinations and our guide, Yuka, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and wonderful. A great choice for anyone looking to see a lot in a limited time.
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Sayre_g
Jun 13, 2024
Magical day - Magical full day at the three grand shrines. Yuki hiked with us up all the steps 😄 and explained the enshrinement of the deities very well. Our driver stipped at other notable sights/sites along the route and found a lively sushi restaurant for lunch. I loved it all. Thank you!
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Willy_t
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour experience of Kumano Kodo - We had an awesome experience at the various spots of the Kumano Kodo! Guide Yuka planned the day itinerary and the timings were great giving us time to explore as well as understanding the history and stories of the various shrines. for those who want to cover as many spots at Kumano Kodo, this guided tour with private car is highly recommended!
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Alvin_m
Mar 9, 2024
Great experience in Kumano - We did our tour with Hira. Hira did a great amount of preparation in advance and provided us with detailed plans in advance. We really appreciated his responsiveness and planning here. During the trip, he was very kind and attentive. We really enjoyed our time in Kumano.
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Mobile22510691433
Feb 26, 2024
Great views - Great day trip to see the area. Beautiful nature and structures on this tour. The guide was so sweet. Took care of us. We went to Nachi falls among other temples and shrines. Yuki Took us to lunch at a tasty place. Although it was pouring, we still saw amazing things.
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Mrg998
Nov 7, 2023
EXCELLENT AND RECOMMENDED - Tour: excellent, very well planned, complete, gave us a very good overview Guide: Yasuo Hiraishi, kind, willing, very professional, excellent Very satisfied with this longed-for destination
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Dan_m
May 24, 2023
Amazing Day at Kumano Kodo - We had an incredible day with Mr Hira. He took us to amazing places we would never have found on our own. Most fun was the River bed onsen but all of the day was great. He tailored the day completely around our interest and was so incredibly kind. Just a wonderful day.
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Scottfromindiana
Apr 1, 2023
Best Way to Experience Shrines and Trail in a Single Day - My wife and I were visiting our daughter who is in Japan to teach English. The three of us made an itinerary to visit many places, temples, and shrines in Japan, and the three main shrines of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail were on our must-see list. Unfortunately, we only had one full day to accomplish this so I booked this tour even though there were no reviews for it at the time. I am so glad I did. We took the train to JR Kii-Katsuurra station and stayed at an Airbnb not far from the station. Kiyoko, our tour guide, arranged for a taxi, which is included in the price, to pick us up at our doorstep. The taxi was an SUV with a very friendly driver. They supplied both umbrellas and walking sticks. The shrines are actually some distance apart so it was so much more relaxing not to have to worry about figuring out bus schedules or routes or parking. Kiyoko was knowledgeable, spoke English, and knew exactly where to take us including a 40-minute hike on the actual trail. She timed it perfectly so we ended up at a restaurant where had a delicious lunch before resuming our adventure. If your time is limited and you want to make the most of it, I highly recommend this tour,
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From $727 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).