Where is the Kumano Kodo trail?
Wakayama prefecture
Kumano Kodo is the name of a hiking route made up of seven trails that snake through the Kii Mountain Range in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture. As you can see by the inset map it is about 100 km south of Osaka. It’s one of only two pilgrimages in the world registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Is Kumano Kodo difficult?
Basic accommodation and food in remote areas will contribute to a walk being graded more difficult. Our Kumano Kodo trips a 6-7, Challenging to Strenuous with our Kumano Kodo Highlight trip graded a 4-6, Moderate to Challenging.
How do I get to Kumano?
How to get to Kumano. Kumano is easily accessible from many major cities, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya, as well as the Kansai International Airport, using the extensive rail and bus systems. When using the Shinkansen trains, the entire trip will be covered by your Japan Rail Pass.
What is Kumano Kodo pilgrimage?
The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is one of the worlds best multi-day hikes. For the curious traveller in Japan, hiking one or more of the routes offers an alternative experience of this varied country; one far from the Japan of neon lights, and closer to the Japan of myths & gods.
What is special about the city of Kumano?
Kumano is a remote vacation location unspoiled by tourism and ripe with natural beauty. There are many sections of the ancient pilgrimage route throughout Mie and Wakayama but there is only one Kumano City.
How to get to Kumano Hongu Taisha?
For Kumano Hongu Taisha, it is a two-hour bus ride from JR Kii-Tanabe Station on the Kisei Mainline, to Hongu-Taisha-Mae. In 2004 the traditional trails along with their holy mountains were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site
What does the Kumano Kodo symbol mean?
A mythical three-legged crow is the symbol of the Kumano Kodo, as well as Japan’s national soccer team Since its earliest days, the Kumano region has been regarded as a spiritually powerful area where gods inhabit the very fabric of the natural landscape.