Updated Set Booking Times
To better manage booking demand while maintaining our sustainable operations, we will be changing our reservation request hours as follows.
(From 15:00 (JST) on Friday, February 27, 2026)
Daily 7:00–9:30 and 19:00–22:00 (Japan Standard Time)
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your kind understanding.
For more information about the new booking times>>
EXCLUSIVE Self-guided Tours
KUMANO KODO Exclusive Self-Guided Tour | Intermediate | 6 days | Mar/Apr/May 2026
KUMANO KODO Exclusive Self-Guided Walk and Meditation Tour | Advanced | 7 days | Spring 2026
KUMANO TRAVEL ONLY Kumano Hongu Taisha Festival Participation Tour!
Kumano Kodo Trek & Grand Shrine Festival Tour - 6 days Self-Guided | Intermediate | April 12~17, 2026
✔ Participate in Hongu Spring Festival
✔ Traditional Boat Tour included
※ This tour is fully booked.
MORE EXCLUSIVE SPRING TOURS:
① Kumano Kodo Pilgrim’s Journey ① - 7 days Self-Guided | Advanced | April 5~11, 2026
② Kumano Kodo Pilgrim’s Journey ② - 6 days Self-Guided | Advanced | April 5~10, 2026
③ Kumano Kodo Pilgrim’s Journey ③ - 7 days Self-Guided | Advanced | April 17~23, 2026
More Local Package Tours>>
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 returns to the original trail via Iwagami-oji.
