Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha & Oyunohara Walk with Licensed Guide
Overview
Walk the Kumano Kodo's Most Popular Pilgrimage Route
Discover the Kumano Kodo's most popular pilgrimage route on this guided walk from Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha.
Following well-maintained mountain trails through the World Heritage landscape, this route offers an ideal introduction to the Kumano Kodo. Experience the region's breathtaking natural beauty, rich spiritual traditions and centuries-old pilgrimage culture while your licensed guide brings the history and stories of Kumano to life.
Suitable for first-time visitors, this tour is perfect for those who wish to enjoy one of the most iconic sections of the Kumano Kodo at a comfortable pace.
★ Spanish and Chinese Speaking Guides Available ★
Kumano Trek offers guided tours in Spanish and Chinese, subject to guide availability.
If you would like a tour in either language, please specify your preferred language in the NOTES section of the booking form.
Please Note：While we will do our best to accommodate your request, we cannot guarantee the availability of Spanish or Chinese speaking guides on all dates.
If we are unable to assign a guide in your requested language, your tour will be conducted in English or Japanese.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tour Outline
Hongu Taisha-mae Bus Stop
8:00
9:00
10:00
Areas
Guide fee (per guide)
per group of up to 10 people
For groups of 11 or more people, please contact us separately.
Tour Itinerary
8:00
8:00 – Meet at Hongu Taisha-mae Bus Stop
Board the 8:20 bus
8:37 – Arrive at Hosshinmon-oji
Guided walk along the Kumano Kodo
Tour ends at Kumano Hongu Taisha at approximately 13:00
9:00
9:00 – Meet at Hongu Taisha-mae Bus Stop
Board the 9:20 bus
9:35 – Arrive at Hosshinmon-oji
Guided walk along the Kumano Kodo
Tour ends at Kumano Hongu Taisha at approximately 14:00
10:00
10:00 – Meet at Hongu Taisha-mae Bus Stop
Board the 10:30 bus
10:45 – Arrive at Hosshinmon-oji
Guided walk along the Kumano Kodo
Tour ends at Kumano Hongu Taisha at approximately 15:00
Tour Details
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Guide's transportation expenses
- Guide's lunch fee
Not Included
- Lunch or other meals for participants
- Transportation expenses for participants (A bus fare of ¥470 per person is required from Kumano Hongu Taisha to Hosshinmon-oji)
Cancellation Policy
| Timing of Cancellation | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 11 days or more in advance | No charge |
| 8 to 10 days prior | 20% of the total amount |
| 2 to 7 days prior | 30% of the total amount |
| 1 day prior | 40% of the total amount |
| On the day of the trip (before service start) | 50% of the total amount |
| After the trip has started or in case of no-show | 100% of the total amount |
Other Available Plans
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