The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is an immersive journey for the active intuitive traveler.
Évasion au cœur du berceau de la spiritualité japonaise
La région ancestrale du Kumano est nichée dans les verdoyantes montagnes de la préfecture de Wakayama, le coeur spirituel du Japon. Adorée pendant des sciècles, cette luxuriante et inébranlable région était considérée comme le fief des Dieux.
Parcourir le pèlerinage du Kumano Kodo, se relaxer en plongeant dans les sources chaudes aux propriétés thérapeutiques d’onsen isolés, apprécier un délicieux dîner aux saveurs locales et discuter avec ses habitants chaleureux – voilà ce qui vous attend dans ces montagnes reculées.
Kumano Kodo
熊野古道
Depuis plus d’un millénaire, des japonais de toute classe sociale, incluant des aristocrates et d’anciens empereurs, ont fait le rude pèlerinage sacré jusqu’à Kumano. Ces pèlerins utilisaient un réseau de chemins, maintenant appelés Kumano Kodo, s’étendant à travers la péninsule montagneuse de Kii. Ces chemins étaient souvent pavés et passaient par des villages isolés et des forêts offrant une grande diversité de paysages.
Informations & Histoires
Updates
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...
DETOUR NOTICE on the Kohechi RouteThe 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...
Articles
- 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...
Démarrage
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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Réservations
KUMANO TRAVEL
Système officiel de réservation communautaire
KUMANO TRAVEL est le système officiel de réservation communautaire de la région, ce nouveau modèle de développement du tourisme depuis la base a été primé à l’international. En effectuant des réservations directement avec KUMANO TRAVEL vous supportez les entreprises indépendantes locales de notre communauté.
Avec plus de mille ans d’expérience, nous proposons un service personnalisé de qualité, une connaissance accrue, des partenariats avec les entreprises et exploitations locales, un soutien technique continu pour les voyageurs, responsabilité et durabilité, la découverte indépendante en toute liberté, une réservation sécurisée, un centre d’aide aux voyageurs sur place…
L’une des structures touristiques les plus progressistes de tout le Japon. [Lonely Planet]
Incroyable ressource d’informations! Nous n’aurions pas pu planifier le voyage sans lui. [Guest]