Visiting sacred places is not only goal of a Kumano Pilgrimage but also a journey on which we can look back over the past. Ultimately, we can free ourselves from our pasts and be renewed, allowing our minds to fill with feelings of freedom and gratitude. This is why we walk the roads leading to the sacred Kumano.
①牛馬童子像・近露王子・野中の一方杉周辺
The Gyubadoji statue - Chikatsuyu-oji - The Nonaka Ippo Sugi (The one-branch Criptomeria)
The Gyobadoji statue is a symbol of this area and is very popular.
Distance 6.5Km -
Time required About 3hrs -
Elevation gain 200m -
Difficulty ☆☆☆ -
②発心門王子から熊野本宮大社
From Hossinmon to Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine.
This is the most popular walking course in Hongu area.
Distance 6.9Km -
Time required About 3hrs -
Elevation gain 250m -
Difficulty ☆☆ -
③川の熊野古道「熊野川の川舟下り
The river was also one of the pilgrimage routes
Relax with the wind in your face, while you float down the river like pilgrims have for over thousand years.
(English guide included!)
Route Kumano Gawa - Kawabune Center to the mooring Kumano Hayatama Grand Shrine(Shingu)
(The reservation is required. Must have more than 3 people)
Distance 16Km by boat, 100m walk to the mooring deck
Trip by old style wooden boat About 1hr and half
Costs 3,900yen per person
Difficulty ----
④.熊野速玉大社から海の見える熊野古道「高野坂」
From Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine to Koya-zaka Hill
This is the only Pilgrimage route with Ocean view.
Distance 6.5Km -
Time required About 3hrs -
Elevation gain 50m -
Difficulty ☆☆ -
⑤.大門坂から熊野那智大社・青岸渡寺・那智の大滝
From Daimon-zaka to Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, Seigantoji Temple and Nachi Waterfall
Daimon-zaka is the one of the most popular courses in Pilgrimage routes.
Distance 7.2km -
Time required About 4hrs -
Elevation gain 300m -
Difficulty ☆☆☆ -
⑥. 大雲取越え
Okumotori Goe
This is the one of the most difficult courses in Nakahechi routes.
Distance 14.5km -
Time required About 7hrs -
Elevation gain 800m -
Difficulty ☆☆☆☆☆ -
⑦.小雲取越え
Kogumotori Goe
Distance 13km -
Time required About 5hrs -
Elevation gain 400m-
Difficulty ☆☆☆ -
