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UNESCO Kumano Kodo: Complete 3 Grand Shrines & Nachi Hike
(6) Reviews
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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・Guaranteed Departure (No Minimum Number of Travelers Required)Book with 100% confidence! ・The Full Trilogy: Visit all three Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrines (Hongu, Nachi，Hayatama) in just one day. ・World’s Largest Torii: Stand beneath the massive Oyunohara gate at Kumano Hongu Taisha. ・Daimon-zaka Walk: Experience the moss-covered ancient stone stairs. ・Soothing Foot Bath: Refresh your feet and spirit before the return journey. ・ In-Bus Audio Guide: Professional storytelling during transit to maximize your time.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Totsukawa Onsen foot bath experience
Multilingual Audio Guide on the bus (English, Chinese, Japanese)
Round-trip transport by comfortable bus
Complimentary Pilgrimage Stamp Booklet
Professional Driver-Guide
All entrance fees to temples, shrines, and sites
Lunch (Voucher for free ice cream)."Highly Recommended: Black Sugar Ice Cream
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Meeting point is Shinsaibashi/Nippombashi)
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
National Bunraku Theatre
Meeting Point: National Bunraku Theatre
Directions:In front of the main entrance plaza of the theatre.Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji or Sennichimae Line to Nippombashi Station. Take Exit 7, walk straight for about 1 minute, and you will see the distinctive theatre building.
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UNESCO Kumano Kodo: Complete 3 Grand Shrines & Nachi Hike
(6) Reviews
1-chōme
About
・Guaranteed Departure (No Minimum Number of Travelers Required)Book with 100% confidence! ・The Full Trilogy: Visit all three Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrines (Hongu, Nachi，Hayatama) in just one day. ・World’s Largest Torii: Stand beneath the massive Oyunohara gate at Kumano Hongu Taisha. ・Daimon-zaka Walk: Experience the moss-covered ancient stone stairs. ・Soothing Foot Bath: Refresh your feet and spirit before the return journey. ・ In-Bus Audio Guide: Professional storytelling during transit to maximize your time.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Totsukawa Onsen foot bath experience
Multilingual Audio Guide on the bus (English, Chinese, Japanese)
Round-trip transport by comfortable bus
Complimentary Pilgrimage Stamp Booklet
Professional Driver-Guide
All entrance fees to temples, shrines, and sites
Lunch (Voucher for free ice cream)."Highly Recommended: Black Sugar Ice Cream
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Meeting point is Shinsaibashi/Nippombashi)
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
National Bunraku Theatre
Meeting Point: National Bunraku Theatre
Directions:In front of the main entrance plaza of the theatre.Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji or Sennichimae Line to Nippombashi Station. Take Exit 7, walk straight for about 1 minute, and you will see the distinctive theatre building.
Return
Itinerary
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Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine & Oyunohara Big Torii (50 mins)
The spiritual heart of the ancient pilgrimage route. Viator travelers will love the rustic, ancient wooden architecture built without a single nail, blending perfectly into the cedar forest. It's the ultimate spot to learn about the mythical three-legged crow (Yatagarasu). We will also visit Oyunohara to stand beneath the jaw-dropping Big Torii Gate—the largest Shinto gateway in the world, towering over 33 meters high amidst peaceful rice fields. A truly majestic and spiritual sight perfect for photography.
50 minutes
2
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha (1 hour 30 mins)
A spectacular Shinto Grand Shrine perched high in the misty mountains. Perfect for cultural seekers, this site beautifully showcases "Shinbutsu-shugo"—the unique harmony where Shinto gods and Buddhist deities are worshiped together. The vibrant vermilion pavilions offer stunning panoramic mountain views.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Daimonzaka
Daimonzaka (15 mins)
The most iconic, photogenic segment of the Kumano Kodo trail. Walk on the ancient, moss-covered cobblestone steps shaded by towering 800-year-old cedar trees. This brief but deeply atmospheric walk lets you experience the true mystical energy felt by centuries of pilgrims.
15 minutes
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Seiganto-ji Temple
Seiganto-ji Temple (15 mins)
The oldest wooden structure in the entire region. This is where you capture Japan’s absolute #1 postcard photograph: the brilliant red 3-story Buddhist pagoda standing in perfect contrast against the roaring backdrop of the giant Nachi Waterfall. A dream spot for photography enthusiasts.
15 minutes
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Nachi Waterfall
Nachi Waterfall (20 mins)
Stand in awe before Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall, cascading down a dramatic 133-meter cliff. Western travelers will appreciate the raw nature worship here, as the waterfall itself is revered as a living Shinto deity (Hiro-jinja). Feel the refreshing sacred mist and primal power of nature.
20 minutes
6
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Kumano Hayatama Taisha (20 mins)
The vibrant seaside Grand Shrine of the Kumano trio, symbolizing the purification of the past. Famous for its brilliant orange gates and the sacred 800-year-old Nagi tree. It provides a beautiful, bright visual contrast to the deeper forest shrines visited earlier.
20 minutes
7
Totsukawa Onsen Iorinoyu
Totsukawa Onsen Iorinoyu (30 mins)
After hours of walking and riding, relax your feet in an authentic, natural hot spring footbath (Ashiyu) tucked deep within a remote alpine river gorge. This local, rustic experience is completely missed by standard commercial tour buses.
