Reserve Your JR Kuroshio Seats in Advance - Limited Availability Due to Increased Domestic Tourism

There has been a significant increase in demand for southbound JR Kuroshio limited express train tickets from the Osaka area to Kii-Tanabe Station due to a surge in domestic travel to a local zoo and theme park near Tanabe whose popular pandas are returning to China soon, causing them to sell out early.

It is recommended to purchase these seats in advance, particularly for morning departures, as it has been harder to secure them last minute. This is highly recommended for guests planning to hike on the day they arrive, or have reserved daily luggage shuttle.

Weekend trains are especially affected.
NOTE: Kuroshio seats are reserved seating only.

Thank you for visiting our site! The KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation Site is currently operating with set operational times.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

【Booking Times】
From Monday March 11, 2024: Daily 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time)

During this time frame the KUMANO TRAVEL site is open for reservation requests. For current users access to your MyPage, including MyChat, changes and cancellations are available anytime with no closure period.

NOTE: We are not able to receive any last-minute reservation requests by e-mail or phone calls.

DETOUR NOTICE on the Kohechi Route

The main trail on the north side of the Obako-toge pass on the Kumano Kodo Kohechi route has experienced a landslide, so please follow the detour over the peak. (from May 2, 2023)

Notice of Indefinite Closure

Due to the indefinite closure of the KUMANO TRAVEL Travel Support Center as of Friday, April 1, 2022, last-minute travel arrangements are not possible onsite. Guests are asked to plan in advance and use the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation System
https://www.kumano-travel.com/en