Overview
This section follows the old highway through Chikatsuyu Village along the south side of Mt. Takao, gradually climbing over 200 meters in elevation.
If you need a break, to the northwest of the Chikano Elementary School is the lovely cafe Bocu, a macrobiotic restaurant. There are also a couple of coffee shops in town. (Business hours vary).
In the shrine grove of Tsugizakura-oji are the massive Nonaka-no-Ipposugi cedar trees. The shrine grove and its old-growth trees were saved from destruction by Minakata Kumagusu during the early 20th century.
The Nonaka-no-Shimizu spring, one of the 100 famous waters of Japan, is located just below the shrine. The Toganoki-jaya Teahouse is located next to the sanctuary.
Chikatsuyu Village 
Tsugizakura-oji Ipposugi 
Toganoki-jaya teahouse 
Tsugizakura-oji gate 
Kumano Kodo walkers 
Tsugizakura-oji shrine
Course Data
| Distance | 4 km (~2.4 mi) |
| Time | ~1 hr 15 mins ※Walking times vary. Please plan accordingly. |
| Difficulty rating | 1.5 What is difficulty rating? |
| Total Elevation Gain | ~216 m (~710 ft) |
| Total Elevation Loss | ~0 m |
| Access | Bus Timetable Buses run from Kii-Tanabe and Shirahama to Chikatsuyu. Bus Timetable #1 (Eastbound), Bus Timetable #2 (Westbound). There is Nonaka-no-Ipposugi located on Highway #311 (a 20-minute walk). Note: most buses run on Highway #311, so double-check bus timetables. |
| Nearest bus stop | Chikatsuyu-oji (Start), Nonaka-no-Ipposugi (Finish) |
