The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is an immersive journey for the active intuitive traveler.
Viaje a las Raices Espirituales de Japón
Wakayama es parte de la península de Kii-hanto, un área de Japón muy sagrada y espiritual.La antigua región de Kumano se encuentra en las verdes montañas de la prefectura de Wakayama, el corazón espiritual de Japón. Adorada durante siglos, esta exuberante y accidentada zona ha sido considerada como la morada de los dioses.
Camine por la ruta de peregrinaje espiritual de Kumano Kodo, sumérjase y relájese en las aguas curativas de los aisladas aguas termales, cene deliciosa comida local, interactúe con los amables lugareños: ¿qué tipo de aventuras le esperan en esta tierra sagrada?
Kumano Kodo
熊野古道
Durante más de 1000 años, personas de todos los niveles de la sociedad, incluidos emperadores y aristócratas jubilados, han realizado la ardua peregrinación a los lugares sagrados de Kumano. Estos peregrinos utilizaron una red de rutas, ahora llamada Kumano Kodo, que se extendía a través de la península montañosa de Kii, abriéndose camino a través de pueblos y bosques remotos en una mezcla de senderosmuy transitados y antiguos caminos empedrados.
Noticias & Historias
Updates
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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...
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 TimesAs 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...
Artículos
- News & Updates
Hongu Area Loop Bus (November 2025 Only)
Tanabe City has contracted with a ride-share company to offer additional bus se... - Hints & Tips
Riding the Bus during Peak Season
During peak spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) se... - Hints & Tips
Kumano Kodo Manners and Trail Etiquette
With the increased interest of the Kumano Kodo from different countries and cul... - Hints & Tips
Heat Safety on the Kumano Kodo
Ah, summer in Japan! Soaking in rivers and the ocean, eating kakigori かき氷 flavo... - Hints & Tips
Now That You’re Booked with KUMANO TRAVEL …
Congratulations. You have booked all of your accommodations and paid for them t... - News & Updates
Welcome 10,000th DUAL PILGRIM!
On April 25, 2025, history was made when Carlos Alberto Garcia Villarreal from ... - Media & Accolades
CJPF Awards 2025: Grand Prize Runner-up
DUAL PILGRIM「Kumano Kodo & Way of St.James: Celebrating World Heritage Pilg... - Places & Stories
Kumano Water Purification Rites
Water is a sacred purifying element in Japanese nature worship, used as an inte... - Eat & Drink
Tanabe Gourmet Guide
What and where to eat in Tanabe is a common question when visitors arrive in th... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Hongu
After days of walking, spending a day in the Hongu Area offers the perf... - Hints & Tips
Food Options on the Kumano Kodo for Guests with No Meals Plans
As shops and grocery stores are few along the trail, selecting accommodations t... - Hints & Tips
Visiting Local Tanabe Art Galleries
Many artists live along the Kumano Kodo, some of them having chosen the beautif... - Hints & Tips
Visiting the Kumano Kodo in Winter
Did you know that the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route is open year-round? And winte... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Shingu
Shingu is a coastal town on the Kii Peninsula located where the Kumanogawa Rive... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Tanabe
Spending an extra day/night in Tanabe before you start the Kumano Kodo walk can... - Hints & Tips
KUMANO KODO Walk Options between Chikatsuyu/Nonaka and Kumano Hongu Taisha
Walking the Kumano Kodo between the Chikatsuyu/Nonaka area and Kumano Hongu Tai... - News & Updates
Set Booking Times Information
Updated Set Booking Times
In an effort to meet the demand for bookings and k... - Hints & Tips
Stamps on the Kumano Kodo
Collecting stamps along the Kumano Kodo can be fun and provides a printed comme... - News & Updates
Congratulations 5000th DUAL PILGRIM
On October 7th, 2023 in Santiago de Compostela the 5000th DUAL PILGRIM was regi... - Hints & Tips
Camping on the KUMANO KODO
Camping on the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route with your own tent is not common, bu... - Media & Accolades
KUMANO KODO Best Sustainable Travel Award Winner 2023
Japan Travel Awards 2023
The Japan Travel Awards recognizes destinations in ... - Hints & Tips
Walking KUMANO KODO and No Availability in Smaller Communities: What to do!
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient trail that runs through the mountains of the Kii ... - Places & Stories
Spiritual Package: Aikido Experience and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Get to know the deep cultural and spiritual roots of Japan through the unique A... - Places & Stories
Locals Share Passion for Foreign Cultures
"Xosh gelminshsiniz!" That's Azerbaijani for "Welcome!"Foreign visitors from al... - Hints & Tips
KUMANO KODO Planning
One of the most common questions we get is "How do I plan for my trip to the Ku... - News & Updates
2nd Kumano International Professional Guide Training accepting applications!
10 Spaces Open for January 2023
Are you an English-speaking guide for the Ku... - Hints & Tips
Barrier-free Options for Visiting the KUMANO KODO
Access to information and core sites for people from all walks of life on the K... - Media & Accolades
Sharing Guests’ Heartwarming Feedback
Over the nearly two decades of supporting guests and local community members, w... - Hints & Tips
Traveling the KUMANO KODO with Children
Traveling with children can be a very fun and rewarding—if not exhausting and c... - Hints & TipsEat & Drink
Finding Vegetarian & Vegan Options along the KUMANO KODO
For many, dining at inns along the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi pilgrimage route i... - Places & Stories
Q & A with Local KUMANO KODO Guide Mike Rhodes
Having a "Passion" for Japan
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau consultant an... - Eat & Drink
Kumano Restaurants Awarded Michelin Status!
For the first time ever, Wakayama prefecture in Japan was included in The Miche... - News & Updates
KUMANO KODO Guide Training Nurtures Local Resources
As part of its ongoing mission to develop local guides and resources for the UN... - News & Updates
Preserving Japan’s Ancient Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Network Crowdfunding Campaign (Oct~Dec, 2020)
The tangible and intangible benefits of Japan’s Kumano Kodo pilgrimage experien... - News & Updates
The World is One. We are the Same.
“The world is one. We are the same”, has been an integral experience for people... - Hints & Tips
Dealing with Garbage on the Trail
What do we do with our trash, Mike? I don't know where to throw it away?
I... - Hints & Tips
KUMANO KODO Trekking Backpack Contents
What’s in My Bag?
Hi, I’m Mike, a resident and local guide
for the Kumano Ko... - Media & Accolades
2020 Hometown Development Grand Prize Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce that the Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau has been... - Places & Stories
Creating a New Model of Grassroots Community-based Tourism in the Sacred Region of Kumano
Interview of Brad Towle for the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sacred Kum... - Media & Accolades
Japan Tourism Awards 2019-Double Award Winner
The Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau is proud to announce that we were honored... - Media & Accolades
Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, Destination Stewardship Finalist
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau (TCKTB) is a finalist for the World Travel an...
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Detailed pilgrimage route maps.
Local bus access information.
Sample trips for inspiration.
Short, fun and informational videos.
Way of St.James & the Kumano Kodo.
Find a place to dine on local cuisine.
A popular reference and souvenir book.
Baggage logistics during your trip.
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