Onlyluxe Travel specialises in walking tours on Japan's Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes for over 10 years. We offer several tour types: - Guided small group tours - Private guided tours - Self-guided tours Our walking itineraries can be customised based on fitness levels and accommodation preferences. We specialise in luxury and comfort-focused "pack-free" walking tours, where we transfer guest luggage between accommodations daily. This service is available for both the Nakahechi route and the Iseji coastal route. For self-guided tours, a local guide meets guests on ... Onlyluxe Travel specialises in walking tours on Japan's Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes for over 10 years. We offer several tour types: - Guided small group tours - Private guided tours - Self-guided tours Our walking itineraries can be customised based on fitness levels and accommodation preferences. We specialise in luxury and comfort-focused "pack-free" walking tours, where we transfer guest luggage between accommodations daily. This service is available for both the Nakahechi route and the Iseji coastal route. For self-guided tours, a local guide meets guests on Day 1 to provide a pre-walk orientation. Guests also receive an information pack, which includes a Kumano Kodo walking map and a Dual Pilgrim passport. Walk the mighty Kumano Kodo trail, a centuries old pilgrimage route riddled with history, stunning scenery and spirituality among the mountainous Kii Peninsula. Walk through incredible forests, quiet valleys and past cascading waterfalls and uncover the rich ancient history and charming rural life. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage route (one of two in the world), this sacred network of routes showcases the best of rural Japan and offers guest houses, homestays and lodgings for an all-encompassing authentic experience. The entire trail generally takes 5 days, however, there are many different options from 1 day to multi-day that encompass the best parts of the Kumano Kodo trail and its incredible natural beauty and culture. Onlyluxe Travel can tailor your Kumano Kodo walking adventure to your abilities and walking appetite, ensuring you still get to see the highlights that make the Kumano Kodo Trail so spectacular. Dual Pilgrim Certificate If you’re one of the brave people to have completed the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) in Spain as well (the other big pilgrimage route), you can apply for a dual pilgrim certificate. Kaumano Kodo Routes - The Nakahechi Route is the most popular route for visitors and was used by emperors and nobles from the 10th century onwards, known as ‘The Imperial Route’. The route leads from Kii-Tanabe across the mountains towards the Kumano grad shrines of Hongu and Nachisan with many isolated villages, beautiful forests, hot springs and mountains along the route. - See the terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, cobbled stone paths and beaches among the Kii-Peninsula on the Iseji Route. The route connects two of the most holiest sites in Japan, the Ise Grand Shrine and the Kumano Sanzan, a route generally overlooked, walk among the peaceful trail and immerse yourself in quiet nature and religious icons. - Koyasan Choishi Michi Route marked by 180 ancient stone signposts along 23.5km of track from the base of Koyasan to Okunoin climbing Mt Koyasan via Daimon Gate. Pass temples, torii gates and shrines through the woodlands. - Kohechi Route is known as the mountains and more challenging route along the Kumano Kodo as it zizags over stepp peaks and crosses mountain passes reaching over 1000 metres in elevation. 65km the hike Mount Koya (Koyasan) and ending at Hongu Taisha. - The most challenging of the six famous pilgrimage trails, traversing mountain ridges and high reaching peaks is the Omine Okugakemichi Route. The route leads from Yoshino and Omine mountains to Kumano Sanzan, three sacred shrines in Wakayama. See the Kumano Hongu Taisha, the largest 'torii' gate in Japan, standing at 34 metres high and harbors the most traditional atmosphere of the three mountain shrines. Uncover the Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the Sanzan shrines including massive evergreen trees and the sacred National Treasures. Experience Nachi Falls is a waterfall of worship that stands as Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall amid the serenity of picturesque forest and has been commended as a 'National Place of Scenic Beauty'. It is within close proximity to the temple: Kumano Nachi Taisha. Enjoy open air bathing at Kawayu Onsen, dig through the river bed to release the hot spring waters to make for perfect bathing. Or visit Tsubo-yu in Yunomine Onsen, what was once a popular place for cleansing enroute and Japan's oldest onsen. We offer guided and self-guided walking tours on the Kumano Kodo Trail, so whether you want some insightfulness from a handpicked local guide, or to take things at your own pace, Onlyluxe Travel will ensure your travel needs are truly satisfied. We also offer private or small group journeys for individuals, groups or family travel, whatever your travel style may be. With a large collection, you can use our TOUR FINDER to find the right tour for your next holiday. 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