Riding Buses during Peak Fall Season
Local buses are a great way to get around the Kumano area, but they can be crowded or full at certain times and certain stops during peak spring of fall seasons.
Tips for riding the buses during peak seasons>>
Oct 1st (Wed) 2025 KUMANO KODO ROUTE CHANGE NOTICE
The detour between Nakado-Jaya Teahouse remains and Jagata Jizo with close with the return to walking the original trail via Iwagami-oji.
Updated Set Booking Times
As of Thursday, September 11, 2025, the KUMANO TRAVEL Community Reservation Site is only open to receive new requests during set operational times: Daily 9:00 to 15:00 (Japan Standard Time).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
More about System Maintenance and Reservation Request Times>>