This tour is not just a walk, it is an authentic pilgrimage experience. You will walk along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Kumano Kodo with a local guide who knows the area deeply, its history and spiritual significance. Unlike other tours, you’ll not only walk along the way, but also discover the surroundings of Hongu Taisha and its local corners, including recommended cafes where you can rest and connect with the quiet rhythm of life in the region. In addition, the tour is designed to offer a more personal and meaningful experience, inspired by the spirit of the pilgrimage, ideal for those who seek more than tourism : a real connection with nature and with themselves.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Bus
Meeting Points
Departure
Hongu Taisha-mae
We will meet you at the bus stop of Tanabe World Heritage Centre (Hongucho Hongu, Tanabe, Wakayama 647 - 1731, Japan).
The guide will carry a sign with the word “Come on!”
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In addition to walking along one of the best stretches of the Kumano Kodo, we will visit Hongu Taisha and recommend some local cafes in the area to enjoy an authentic rest.
This tour is not just a walk, it is an authentic pilgrimage experience. You will walk along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Kumano Kodo with a local guide who knows the area deeply, its history and spiritual significance. Unlike other tours, you’ll not only walk along the way, but also discover the surroundings of Hongu Taisha and its local corners, including recommended cafes where you can rest and connect with the quiet rhythm of life in the region. In addition, the tour is designed to offer a more personal and meaningful experience, inspired by the spirit of the pilgrimage, ideal for those who seek more than tourism : a real connection with nature and with themselves.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Bus
Meeting Points
Departure
Hongu Taisha-mae
We will meet you at the bus stop of Tanabe World Heritage Centre (Hongucho Hongu, Tanabe, Wakayama 647 - 1731, Japan).
The guide will carry a sign with the word “Come on!”
