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Kumano Kodo Two-Day Pilgrimage: Kumano Nachi Taisha & Hosshinmon-oji & Kumano Hayatama Taisha & Kumano Hongu Taisha One-Day Tour
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Kumano Kodo Two-Day Pilgrimage: Kumano Nachi Taisha & Hosshinmon-oji & Kumano Hayatama Taisha & Kumano Hongu Taisha One-Day Tour

Higashimuro County
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Some of the activities are cancelled If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all The activity will be cancelled if there is not a minimum of 6 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • English / Chinese / Japanese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • 1-night accommodation at Reference hotels: Kameyama Hotel Nachikatsuura, Urashima Hotel, TAOYA Nachikatsuura Hotel, Katsuura Sunrise Hotel or other hotels of the same class
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Admission to Admission to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is free, but the Treasure Hall requires a ticket, which visitors are responsible for: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for children. Preschool children are free. (The Treasure Hall is closed every Wednesday, but may also close temporarily.); Admission to Admission to the Otaki Haisho Stage requires a fee, which you are kindly requested to pay yourself: Adults: 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen. Preschool children are free.; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

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Overview

Osaka Departure - Kumano Kodo Two-Day Tour (including 1 night accommodation) Itinerary Highlights This tour includes a complimentary dual pilgrim passport (common pilgrimage notebook), with one side for Kumano Kodo and the other for the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This itinerary allows you to complete the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage check-in; if you have already completed the Camino de Santiago, you can receive a dual pilgrim certification and a special souvenir. Day 1 Depart from Osaka to Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourist Information Center Receive a free dual pilgrim notebook and optionally purchase a 100 JPY Nakahechi route guide to begin your sacred ancient path journey. Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine A World Heritage site and one of the Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines of Kumano), it is ancient and solemn. Feel the atmosphere of a thousand years of faith and experience traditional Japanese Shinto culture and the spiritual energy of the mountains. Nachi-Katsuura Shirahige Benzaiten Shrine Take a seaside stroll at sunset and visit the shrine of the god of wealth guarded by a white snake. Enjoy the sunset with the sea breeze and experience the tranquil and romantic atmosphere of this coastal secret spot. Accommodation: Nachi-Katsuura Hotel Day 2 Depart from Nachi-Katsuura Hotel to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine An important shrine of the Kumano Sanzan, built by the sea with a rich ancient charm. Feel the profound historical heritage and experience the unique sacred prayer culture by the sea. Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha hiking route A classic ancient trail hiking route, passing through primeval forests. Walk along the thousand-year-old pilgrimage path, breathe in the negative ions of the forest, and immerse yourself in the charm of the ancient road. Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine The core sacred site of the Kumano Sanzan, a World Heritage site. Feel the strong pilgrimage atmosphere and complete your sacred journey. Afterward, return to Osaka.

Highlights

Professional: Full-service guided tours, comprehensive logistical support
Pilgrimage: One of only two World Heritage routes, shared pilgrimage on the Way of St. James
Hiking: Explore ancient shrines of the Kumano Sanzan, absorb the spiritual energy of sacred natural sites
Culture: Follow Japan's religious culture, spanning 800 years of pilgrimage history

What's included

English / Chinese / Japanese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
1-night accommodation at Reference hotels: Kameyama Hotel Nachikatsuura, Urashima Hotel, TAOYA Nachikatsuura Hotel, Katsuura Sunrise Hotel or other hotels of the same class
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Admission to Admission to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is free, but the Treasure Hall requires a ticket, which visitors are responsible for: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for children. Preschool children are free. (The Treasure Hall is closed every Wednesday, but may also close temporarily.)
Admission to Admission to the Otaki Haisho Stage requires a fee, which you are kindly requested to pay yourself: Adults: 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen. Preschool children are free.
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

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【About Travel Time】 According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers are not allowed to work more than 10 hours per day (including garage entry and exit). The guide may appropriately adjust the itinerary order and停留时间 (stopover time) based on the traffic and on-site conditions of the day. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. 【Pre-trip Notification Email】 We will send an email the night before your trip, between 20:00 and 21:00 (Japan time). The email will include: guide's contact information, driver's information, meeting point map, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email and your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed. Your understanding is appreciated. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. 【About Seating Arrangement】 This tour is a shared group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating requests. If you have special arrangements, please indicate them in the "Special Requests" field when placing your order. However, the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the guide based on actual circumstances. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. 【About Shared Group Tours】 This is a shared group activity, and you may be traveling with guests from different countries or speaking different languages in the same vehicle. We hope you can embrace diverse cultures and enjoy the variety of the journey. 【About Meeting Time】 Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this tour operates on a carpooling model, late arrivals cannot be waited for, and no refunds will be given. Any costs and responsibilities incurred due to lateness will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. 【About Force Majeure Factors】 In case of itinerary delays due to force majeure factors such as weather or traffic, the guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary order on-site, or shorten/cancel some attraction stopover times as appropriate, to ensure the safety of the trip. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience. Thank you for your understanding. 【About Luggage Allowance】 Each traveler may carry 1 standard piece of luggage free of charge. Please make a note in the "Special Requests" section when placing your order. If luggage is carried temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The guide has the right to refuse your boarding, and no refund will be given. Your understanding is appreciated. 【About Vehicle Type】 We will arrange a suitable vehicle type (such as a commercial van, minibus, or coach) based on the actual number of travelers. The vehicle type cannot be specified. Your understanding is appreciated. 【About Leaving the Group Mid-trip】 This tour is a group trip, and you cannot leave the group mid-trip or depart early. If you leave the group mid-trip on your own, the remaining itinerary will be considered automatically forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any problems or costs arising from this will be borne by you. 【About Arrangements After the Trip】 As the end time of the trip may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above times are for reference only. We recommend that you do not arrange other tight schedules (such as flights, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays. Your understanding is appreciated.
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Kintetsu Nippombashi Station Exit 2 (Daikoku Drugstore) 〒542-the number on your voucher Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 1 Chome-18-14 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time [Transportation] 09:00 By bus [Attraction/experience] 13:30, 10 min(s), Guided tour, Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourist Information Center, Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourist Information Center (approximately 10-15 minutes, a common pilgrimage notebook is gifted, and a Nakahechi Pilgrimage Handbook can also be purchased here at your own expense for 100 yen) [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 2 hour(s) 40 min(s), Guided tour, Kumano-Nachi Taisha, Seianto-ji Temple Sanjuno-to 3-Storied Pagoda, Nachi Waterfall, Kumano Nachi Taisha, located in Wakayama Prefecture, is one of the Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines of Kumano) and a World Heritage site. Its vermilion shrine buildings are solemn and ancient, adjacent to Nachi Falls, making it an important pilgrimage site on the Kumano Kodo. Seiganto-ji Temple, the Three-story Pagoda, and Nachi Falls are all located together on Mount Nachi. Important stamp collection points include Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, and Hiro Shrine. [Attraction/experience] 17:00, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nachi Katsuura White Snake Benzaiten, Located on a small island off the coast of Nachikatsuura Town, Shirajabenzaiten is often referred to by tourists as "Nachikatsuura's Mont Saint-Michel" because it separates from the land at high tide and can be reached on foot at low tide. In recent years, its popularity has been steadily rising among Japanese SNS users and photography enthusiasts. [Accommodation] 17:50, Nachi Katsuura Hotel; Reference hotels: Kameyama Hotel Nachikatsuura, Urashima Hotel, TAOYA Nachikatsuura Hotel, Katsuura Sunrise Hotel or other hotels of the same class. Dinner is not included. Day 2 [Transportation] 08:30 By bus [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Important stamp point: Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine. Located in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, it is one of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines and a World Heritage site. Its vermilion shrine buildings overlook the Kumano River, and it enshrines a married couple deity. The thousand-year-old Podocarpus tree within its grounds is a natural monument. [Attraction/experience] 10:30, 4 hour(s), Guided tour, Prince Faxinmen, Important stamp points: Hosshinmon-oji, Mizunomi-oji, Fushio-oji, Hotsuden-oji. Hosshinmon-oji is the most classic and essential section of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, approximately 7.6 kilometers long, and is known as "the most anticipated pilgrimage route." [Attraction/experience] 14:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine, Important stamping points: Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine at the former Oyu-no-hara site. Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine is located in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. It is the head of the Kumano Sanzan, a World Heritage site, and the head shrine of all Kumano Shrines nationwide. The ancient wooden shrine buildings are solemn, and nearby Oyu-no-hara has Japan's largest torii gate. [Transportation] 16:00 By bus [Return] 19:00, at Kintetsu Nippombashi Station Exit 2, Disband at Kintetsu Nipponbashi Exit 2, ending the day's sightseeing itinerary. Day {num}
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity This activity requires a minimum of 6 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate For safety purposes, it is not recommended for women more than 1 months pregnant, children aged 0-5, and anyone that has inconvenience in legs and feet to participate in this activity Visitors who have completed the Santiago Pilgrimage Route must bring their hiking certificate. Upon arrival at Kumano Hongu Taisha, you can apply for a dual pilgrimage certification. Rules: Complete one of the four Kumano Kodo routes and collect the required stamps. Recommended essential route: Hike 7 kilometers from Fushimi-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha, then visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. According to new regulations in March 2025, a total of 10 stamps must be collected for the entire journey. [Pre-departure Notification Email] We will send an email the night before your departure, between 20:00–21:00 (Japan time). The email will include: guide contact information, driver details, a map of the meeting point, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email and your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed; we appreciate your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. 【About Seat Arrangement】This itinerary is for a group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating requirements. If you have any special arrangements, please indicate them in the "Special Requirements" field when placing your order. However, the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the tour guide based on the actual situation. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. 【About Group Tours】This itinerary is a group tour activity, and guests from different countries or speaking different languages may share the same vehicle with you. We hope you can embrace diverse cultures and enjoy the variety of the journey. 【Regarding Meeting Time】Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this itinerary operates on a carpooling model, late arrivals cannot be waited for and no refunds will be issued. Any costs or liabilities incurred due to lateness will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. 【Regarding Force Majeure Factors】In the event of itinerary delays caused by force majeure factors such as weather or traffic, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary sequence on-site, or shorten/cancel the停留时间 (stay time) at some attractions as appropriate, to ensure the safety of the trip. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience, and thank you for your understanding. 【Regarding Luggage】Each traveler may carry 1 standard piece of luggage free of charge. Please note this in the "Special Requirements" section when placing your order. If luggage is brought temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse your boarding, and the fee will not be refunded. We appreciate your understanding. 【About Vehicle Models】We will arrange appropriate vehicle models (such as commercial vehicles, medium-sized buses, or large buses) based on the actual number of travelers. It is not possible to specify a vehicle model, and we appreciate your understanding. Regarding leaving the group midway: This itinerary is for group travel, and you may not leave the group midway or depart early. If you leave the group midway on your own, the remaining itinerary will be considered automatically forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any problems or expenses arising from this will be borne by you. 【Arrangements after the trip】The above times are for reference only, as the end time of the trip may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic. We recommend that you do not arrange other tight schedules (such as flights, performances, or appointments) on the same day. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays, and we appreciate your understanding. 【About Lunch】 The itinerary does not include meals. Guests are responsible for their own lunch and dinner. There will be dining options at various attractions, or you can prepare your own. What to bring Change of clothes / Cash / Passport (with 6 months validity) Vehicle & luggage info Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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