Kumano Kodo

1. Keep on walking along Kogumotori-goe (Ukegawa to Koguchi) and Ogumotori-goe (Koguchi to Nachisan) ?

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   “Hongu(Ukegawa) to Nachisan” is NOT easy. Walking all the way to Nachi Shrine is never easy. Please let me explain about the route as I did this t…

2. Suitcase in Kumano Kodo? How to deal with huge suitcase in Japan

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   So far, itineraries of hikers visiting Kumano Kodo are like this. Coming from somewhere in Japan,,,,→ Stay overnight in Kyoto or Osaka Area→ T…

3. Winter in Kumano Kodo?

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   (This pic is taken on the last day of January 2024) When guests ask me when the best season for Kumano Kodo Trekking is, I always answer l…

4. When will rainy season end around Kumano Kodo?

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   This year, Japan entered rainy season earlier than normal year or last year.This does not always mean “then it will end earlier”, but at least we can…

5. What is signal for Cell phone like while walking Nakahechi route of Kumano Kodo?

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   While you walk Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, most of the route is coverd by 2 cell services of Japan, Docomo and AU. But partly there is NO signal as …

6. Where to go after visiting Hongu Taisha

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   Traditonal Boat Tour Traditonal Boat Tour to Hayatama Taisha Some of you might keep trekking to Nachi Taisha. Otherwise, I strongly recommend…