2 Day Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and Nachi Falls Tour from Osaka

Duration2 days

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Experience Japan's sacred Kumano Kodo on a premium 2 day small-group tour. Walk a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage trail, visit all three Kumano Grand Shrines, admire Nachi Falls, stay overnight at a traditional onsen ryokan, and enjoy a carefully designed itinerary for just 1–8 guests with a professional guide.

What's included

Private transportation

Meals

What to expect

Day 1: Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage & Kawayu Onsen Experience

5m

Meet your guide in central Osaka and begin your journey to the sacred Kumano region. After a short tour briefing, board a comfortable vehicle and travel toward one of Japan's most important UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage destinations.
Ruins of Takijiri-oji
45m · Admission ticket included

Visit Takijiri-oji, traditionally regarded as the entrance to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Explore the visitor center, collect pilgrimage stamps, and learn about the history and spiritual significance of this ancient trail before beginning your journey.
Kumano Kodo Magose Pass
3h

Walk one of the most scenic sections of the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Depending on the group's fitness level and weather conditions, your guide will select the most suitable section of the Nakahechi Route, allowing everyone to enjoy a safe and memorable pilgrimage experience through ancient cedar forests, mountain villages, and centuries-old stone paths.
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Michi-no-Eki
45m

Enjoy lunch at a local roadside station featuring regional specialties from Wakayama Prefecture. This relaxing stop also offers local products, souvenirs, and beautiful countryside scenery.

Day 2: The Three Grand Shrines of Kumano & Nachi Falls

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
45m

Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha, the spiritual heart of the Kumano pilgrimage. Discover one of Japan's Three Grand Shrines and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has welcomed pilgrims for over one thousand years.
Kumano Hongu Taisha Kyushachi Oyunohara
30m

Walk through Oyunohara, the original site of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and admire Japan's largest torii gate standing proudly in the sacred valley.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
40m

Explore Kumano Hayatama Taisha, famous for its bright vermilion shrine buildings and sacred Nagi tree, believed to be over one thousand years old.
Daimonzaka
45m

Walk along the beautiful Daimonzaka stone staircase, one of the most iconic sections of the Kumano Kodo. Surrounded by towering cedar trees, this peaceful path has guided pilgrims for centuries.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
45m

Visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of Japan's Three Grand Shrines and an important destination for pilgrims following the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
Nachi Mitaki Falls
45m

End your pilgrimage at Nachi Falls, Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall. This magnificent 133-meter waterfall has long been worshipped as a sacred site and remains one of the country's most iconic natural landmarks.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: In front of the National Bunraku Theatre.
Your guide will be waiting with a HopGo signboard.
The meeting point is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Nipponbashi Station.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

End point

Meeting Point: In front of the National Bunraku Theatre.
Your guide will be waiting with a HopGo signboard.
The meeting point is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Nipponbashi Station.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.