{"id":14207,"date":"2022-11-24T14:45:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T14:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oomi.wpengine.com\/?post_type=tours&#038;p=14207"},"modified":"2024-04-26T01:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T01:12:17","slug":"the-kumano-way","status":"publish","type":"tours","link":"https:\/\/www.oomitravel.com\/ja\/tours\/the-kumano-way\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kumano Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tour_types":[43,434,60],"tour_option":[52],"class_list":["post-14207","tours","type-tours","status-publish","hentry","tour_types-adventure","tour_types-nature-sustainability","tour_types-spa-wellness","tour_option-self-guided"],"acf":{"header_image":12853,"tour_code":"","main_parent":[16],"featured_tour":false,"subtitle":"The richest of spirituality in nature","description":"<p class=\"p1\">Comparable to Europe\u2019s Camino Way, the Kumano Way has been followed by pilgrims for over a thousand years. UNESCO World Heritage protects the Kumano Kodo and the numerous sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii mountain range. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Learn the precision of calligraphy and patience in morning meditation and wholesome vegetarian dishes. Along Kii Peninsula, walk in the footsteps of Japan\u2019s Imperial family and Samurai warriors as you meet local villagers along the way. Swim in Kawayu river and observe magnificent waterfalls in Nachi. Visit the three most significant shrines to sample the richest spirituality in nature.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Experience traditional and rural Japan at its best along one of the most spectacular walking routes in Japan. Walk a minimum of 5km per day in Kumano Kodo region. Reach the end post of your trek to enjoy a relaxing soak in secluded hot springs, sample delicious local dishes, meet local guides, sleep in traditional guest houses, and stay in temples.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Upgrade your Kawayu Onsen experience with Superior or Deluxe accommodation options provided at Fujiya Ryokan.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;","inclusions":"<table class=\"footable\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Accommodation<\/td>\r\n<td>Ryokans x 2 nights\r\n\r\nMinshiku (local Inns) x 4 nights\r\n\r\nTemple Lodge x 1 night<\/td>\r\n<td>Superior Ryokans x 2 nights\r\n\r\nMinshiku (local Inns) x 4 nights\r\n\r\nTemple Lodge x 1 night<\/td>\r\n<td>Deluxe Ryokans x 2 nights\r\n\r\nMinshiku (local Inns) x 4 nights\r\n\r\nTemple Lodge x 1 night<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Meals<\/td>\r\n<td>7 Breakfasts, 7 dinners + 4 Packed Lunches<\/td>\r\n<td>7 Breakfasts, 7 dinners + 4 Packed Lunches<\/td>\r\n<td>7 Breakfasts, 7 dinners + 4 Packed Lunches<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Experiences<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Koyasan Travel Pass<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calligraphy and Morning Chant at your temple lodge (optional)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vegetarian breakfast &amp; dinner served by the monks at Koyasan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk in the footsteps of Japan\u2019s Imperial family and Samurai warriors along UNESCO World Heritage Kii Peninsula<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meet the local Kumano Kodo villagers along the way<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk with experiences mountain guides on 4 of your days (expect to walk for 4-6 hours on these days)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Free time to explore each village on your own<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Magnificent Nachi Waterfalls &amp; visits to 3 of Japan\u2019s most significant shrines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swim in Kawayu river in front of your Minshuku (Jun-Sep)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Soak in natural river onsen at Kawayu Onsen (Decc-May)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Koyasan Travel Pass<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calligraphy and Morning Chant at your temple lodge (optional)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vegetarian breakfast &amp; dinner served by the monks at Koyasan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk in the footsteps of Japan\u2019s Imperial family and Samurai warriors along UNESCO World Heritage Kii Peninsula<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meet the local Kumano Kodo villagers along the way<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk with experiences mountain guides on 4 of your days (expect to walk for 4-6 hours on these days)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Free time to explore each village on your own<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Magnificent Nachi Waterfalls &amp; visits to 3 of Japan\u2019s most significant shrines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swim in Kawayu river in front of your Minshuku (Jun-Sep)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Soak in natural river onsen at Kawayu Onsen (Decc-May)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Koyasan Travel Pass<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calligraphy and Morning Chant at your temple lodge (optional)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vegetarian breakfast &amp; dinner served by the monks at Koyasan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk in the footsteps of Japan\u2019s Imperial family and Samurai warriors along UNESCO World Heritage Kii Peninsula<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meet the local Kumano Kodo villagers along the way<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk with experiences mountain guides on 4 of your days (expect to walk for 4-6 hours on these days)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Free time to explore each village on your own<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Magnificent Nachi Waterfalls &amp; visits to 3 of Japan\u2019s most significant shrines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swim in Kawayu river in front of your Minshuku (Jun-Sep)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Soak in natural river onsen at Kawayu Onsen (Decc-May)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>UJT\u2019s Essential Travel Pack<\/td>\r\n<td>Included \u2013 2 weeks prior to\u00a0departure<\/td>\r\n<td>Included \u2013 2 weeks prior to\u00a0departure<\/td>\r\n<td>Included \u2013 2 weeks prior to\u00a0departure<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;","special_offer":false,"offer_description":"","blurbs":[{"icon":225,"title":"DURATION","text":"14 DAYS"},{"icon":224,"title":"BEST TIME TO GO","text":"AVAILABLE ALL YEAR"},{"icon":227,"title":"TOUR TYPE","text":"SELF GUIDED"},{"icon":226,"title":"APPROX. 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Stay at a Minshuku overlooking the magnificent mountain range.<\/p>\r\nIn Kii-Tanabe, explore Izakaya a lot at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. A great place from which to embark on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and a key location for both land and ocean transportation routes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14245,"description":"Traditional Inn"}],"experiences":[{"experience":14233,"description":"Morning Chant with Monks "}]},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"<p class=\"p1\">Be part of this spiritual community rise early to walk through the grounds and chant with the monks. Navigate through wooden beams red carpet and lanterns to reach an inner circle of bell chimes and synchronised voices transformed into a constant hum of scripture and rhyme.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Move further south to the Kii Peninsula. The pilgrimage route along this area links the three major hallowed grounds of Kumano Hongu, Kumano Hayatama, and Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Waterfall. Anticipate a growing sense of wonderment at the incredible nature of this special place. Meet local guides and mountain experts to get the most out of the Kumano Kodo walks.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The level of walking can be tailored to your own preference. In between visiting these sacred sites, expect plenty of nature walks, local cuisine and chats with friendly locals. Also, soak in hot springs. Stay at a Minshuku overlooking the magnificent mountain range.<\/p>\r\nIn Kii-Tanabe, explore Izakaya a lot at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. 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Meet local guides and mountain experts to get the most out of the Kumano Kodo walks.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The level of walking can be tailored to your own preference. In between visiting these sacred sites, expect plenty of nature walks, local cuisine and chats with friendly locals. Also, soak in hot springs. Stay at a Minshuku overlooking the magnificent mountain range.<\/p>\r\nIn Kii-Tanabe, explore Izakaya a lot at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. 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Choose the Imperial Nakahechi, mountainous Kohechi, coastal Ohechi, or Iseji eastern routes to enlighten your path.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">The <\/span>Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow and the supernatural guide who assisted the first Emperor, now a symbol used here for the connection of heaven, earth, and humankind.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nExplore Izakaya a plenty at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. A great place from which to embark on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and a key location for both land and ocean transportation routes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14249,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":15663,"description":""}]},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Kumano Kodo features in creation myths with the first Emperor aided with divine intervention through the contrasting seascapes and deep dense Kii mountains. 11th century pilgrimage routes connect the two former capitals of Nara and Kyoto. Along the seven routes there are many sacred sites to visit with wooden shrines of architectural significance and national influence. Choose the Imperial Nakahechi, mountainous Kohechi, coastal Ohechi, or Iseji eastern routes to enlighten your path.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">The <\/span>Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow and the supernatural guide who assisted the first Emperor, now a symbol used here for the connection of heaven, earth, and humankind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nExplore Izakaya a plenty at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. A great place from which to embark on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and a key location for both land and ocean transportation routes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14248,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":15663,"description":""}]},{"package_type":180,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Kumano Kodo features in creation myths with the first Emperor aided with divine intervention through the contrasting seascapes and deep dense Kii mountains. 11th century pilgrimage routes connect the two former capitals of Nara and Kyoto. Along the seven routes there are many sacred sites to visit with wooden shrines of architectural significance and national influence. Choose the Imperial Nakahechi, mountainous Kohechi, coastal Ohechi, or Iseji eastern routes to enlighten your path.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">The <\/span>Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow and the supernatural guide who assisted the first Emperor, now a symbol used here for the connection of heaven, earth, and humankind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nExplore Izakaya a plenty at Ajikoji, the hometown of Aikido, and a major source of Ume plum and Mikan oranges. 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Luckily the main buildings of the shrine have survived a massive flood in 1889 as well as the devastating typhoon in 2011.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Spend two nights soaking in the natural hot springs at Kawayu Onsen during the winter months, or swim in the river during the summer months to relax after your walk that day. A geologic thermal wonder located on the Oto River, Kawa means river, and Yu hot water. On the north side is a collection of accommodations, while the south side of the river is a green, forested mountainside. The best view for Spring and Fall colours and from December to February experience the giant\u202f Sennin-buro, which means it is a bath so large it can fit one thousand people. Summer makes for refreshing swims. Dig a hole in the gravel river bed to lie in as hot thermal water percolates. 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Soak in the soft evening light while watching a warm mist rise slowly into the clean mountain air.<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14248,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":12915,"description":""}]}]},{"day_title":"Kii Katsura","day_location":14253,"header_image":14456,"day_package":[{"package_type":178,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Transfer to Kii-Katsuura by local bus. On route stop at Shingu home to the 2nd most significant shrine of the area. Enjoy the atmospheric streets of the city. Start from Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine, stop by Kamikura Shrine and finish at Asuka Shrine to see the main World Heritage sites within the city.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Arrive Kii Katsuura in the afternoon. Katsuura is located on the southeastern coast of the Kii Peninsula. A fishing port turned hot spring resort, the pier is just a few hundred meters from the Kii-Katsuura Station. Katsuura Fish Market is the best spot for bluefin Maguro tuna. Multiple hot spring baths are located throughout the village including Ashiyu footbaths.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14255,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":12916,"description":""}]},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Transfer to Kii-Katsuura by local bus. On route stop at Shingu home to the 2nd most significant shrine of the area. Enjoy the atmospheric streets of the city. Start from Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine, stop by Kamikura Shrine and finish at Asuka Shrine to see the main World Heritage sites within the city.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Arrive Kii Katsuura in the afternoon. 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Multiple hot spring baths are located throughout the village including Ashiyu footbaths.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14255,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":12916,"description":""}]}]},{"day_title":"Kii-Katsura","day_location":14253,"header_image":14443,"day_package":[{"package_type":178,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Relax and enjoy the view from a hot spring hotel, or plan a visit to the Nachi Waterfall &amp; Pagoda (not included).<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine, located halfway up Nachi Mountain to worship the ancient natural site of the tallest waterfall in Japan, Nachi-no-Otaki which drops 133 meters and expands 13 meters wide. The surrounding broad-leaf evergreen primeval forest is a sanctuary of Kumano Nachi Taisha, protected since ancient times. Find Shugendo monks practicing their mixed beliefs in ascetic training.<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14255,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":12914,"description":""}]},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Relax and enjoy the view from a hot spring hotel, or plan a visit to the Nachi Waterfall &amp; Pagoda (not included).<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine, located halfway up Nachi Mountain to worship the ancient natural site of the tallest waterfall in Japan, Nachi-no-Otaki which drops 133 meters and expands 13 meters wide. The surrounding broad-leaf evergreen primeval forest is a sanctuary of Kumano Nachi Taisha, protected since ancient times. Find Shugendo monks practicing their mixed beliefs in ascetic training.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14255,"description":""}],"experiences":null},{"package_type":180,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Relax and enjoy the view from a hot spring hotel, or plan a visit to the Nachi Waterfall &amp; Pagoda (not included).<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine, located halfway up Nachi Mountain to worship the ancient natural site of the tallest waterfall in Japan, Nachi-no-Otaki which drops 133 meters and expands 13 meters wide. The surrounding broad-leaf evergreen primaeval forest is a sanctuary of Kumano Nachi Taisha, protected since ancient times. Find Shugendo monks practicing their mixed beliefs in ascetic training.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14255,"description":""}],"experiences":null}]},{"day_title":"Bullet Train to Osaka","day_location":9307,"header_image":10636,"day_package":[{"package_type":178,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Take an Express train and Shinkansen (tickets not included) to Japan\u2019s third biggest city by population. Osaka is well known as the place where you go to eat, drink and be merry, and in more recent years shop. Osaka people\u2019s friendliness is known throughout Japan.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Osaka is home to Universal Studios Japan, the first Universal Studios to open in Asia, and Japan\u2019s second most popular theme park. Also in Osaka is Kaiyukan, a huge aquarium, a spectacularly designed exploration of the sealift native to the Pacific. Kaiyukan also houses a whale shark, and is one of its main attractions.<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14256,"description":""}],"experiences":[{"experience":12875,"description":""}]},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Take an express train and Shinkansen (tickets not included) to Japan\u2019s third biggest city by population. Osaka is well known as the place where you go to eat, drink and be merry, and in more recent years shop. Osaka people\u2019s friendliness is known throughout Japan.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Osaka is home to Universal Studios Japan, the first Universal Studios to open in Asia, and Japan\u2019s second most popular theme park. Also in Osaka is Kaiyukan, a huge aquarium, a spectacularly designed exploration of the sealift native to the Pacific. 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Original tea houses have now become small bars, and restaurants, packed along the streets, making it ideal to pop in to sample local dishes.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14256,"description":"4* Western hotel"}],"experiences":null},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"The Minami area of Osaka is home to a large number of restaurants and bars. Exploring the Dotombori area on foot is highly recommended, as is taking your photo in front of the Glico Man (or Running Man) sign, which has been in the same location since 1935.\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Glaring billboards maintain a sense of vibrancy in Dotonbori, created during the Edo period when it was a theatrical centre, full of small playhouses. Original tea houses have now become small bars, and restaurants, packed along the streets ideal to pop in to sample local dishes.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14257,"description":"5* Western hotel"}],"experiences":null},{"package_type":180,"day_description":"The Minami area of Osaka is home to a large number of restaurants and bars. Exploring the Dotombori area on foot is highly recommended, as is taking your photo in front of the Glico Man (or Running Man) sign, which has been in the same location since 1935.\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Glaring billboards maintain a sense of vibrancy in Dotonbori, created during the Edo period when it was a theatrical centre, full of small playhouses. Original tea houses have now become small bars, and restaurants, packed along the streets ideal to pop in to sample local dishes.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":[{"accommodation":14258,"description":"5* Western hotel"}],"experiences":null}]},{"day_title":"Depart from Kansai","day_location":9307,"header_image":11986,"day_package":[{"package_type":178,"day_description":"Depart Japan from Kansai Airport (or travel back to Tokyo if this is your onward journey).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":null,"experiences":null},{"package_type":179,"day_description":"Depart Japan from Kansai Airport (Or travel back to Tokyo if this is your onward journey).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":null,"experiences":null},{"package_type":180,"day_description":"Depart Japan from Kansai Airport (Or travel back to Tokyo if this is your onward journey).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","accommodations":null,"experiences":null}]}],"brochure_file":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Kumano Way - Oomi<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"&nbsp; 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