Kumano Kodo Walking Tours

• Visit Kyoto, the heart of Japan’s traditional culture
• Follow in the footsteps of Japan’s Imperial family on the Kumano Kodo Trail
• Hike through stunning rural scenery, a look back at Japan as it once was
• Relax in a traditional outdoor bath at Yunomine Onsen 
• Explore the Grand Shrine at Hongu
• Savor sumptuous evening meals beautifully presented in traditional minshuku

Walking the Kumano Kodo trail, an 11th century Kumano Kodo pilgrim's trail through rural Japan to the three grand shrines of Kumano, allows you to experience the Japan of your imagination. 

Visit the three Grand Shrines, mountain top villages, soothing hot springs, and sacred temples on this trail through authentic rural Japan. Visit imperial Kyoto, and Osaka, the food capital of Japan, as part of your walking tour of the Kumano Kodo trail. On our full trip you will visit Imperial Kyoto, and Osaka, the food capital of Japan. However should you wish, you can just focus on the glorious walking parts on our Kumano Kodo walk only trip. No matter what adventure you choose get ready to lose yourself in the very best of rural Japan.