• Traverse sacred trails with an expert storyteller, gaining deep insights into the heartfelt prayers and centuries-old journeys of past pilgrims.
• Refuel with premium bento boxes crafted from seasonal local ingredients, offering a sophisticated taste of the region deep within the forest.
• Challenge your body and enrich your soul on an intensive trek, connecting with Japan’s spiritual heart through every step.

Magose-toge Pass A popular mountain pass on the border of Kihoku town and Owase City, the stone pavement, said to be the best in the Kumano Kodo Iseji, continues through the Owase cypress forest. Many historical sites, such as Yonaki Jizo, which is believed to have mystical power to prevent children from crying at night, giving it the atmosphere of a Kumano Kodo.

Iwayado Nestled halfway up Mt. Tengura, Iwayado is a sacred sanctuary where a statue of Sho-Kannon and thirty-three stone Buddhist deities are enshrined, sheltered by a colossal overhanging rock. As you light a candle in the serene shadows, the sight of these ancient stone figures—revered through generations—invites you to connect with the deep prayers and enduring spirits of those who walked this path long ago.

Matsumoto-toge Pass Beautiful cobblestone pavement remains on most of the roads, and at the pass surrounded by bamboo groves, you will be greeted by a life-size Jizo statue.

Ohbuki-toge Pass Discover the "Bamboo Grove Trail," a rare and enchanting section of the Kumano Kodo. This gentle path winds through lush bamboo forests, offering a serene atmosphere and nostalgic landscapes that are easy for all to enjoy. As you descend the mountain, the stunning white sands of Odomari Beach stretch out before you—a perfect sanctuary to soothe your feet and soul after your journey through history.

Hana-no-iwaya Hana-no-iwaya Shrine appears as the “stage of the national birth” in the first book of Japan's first history, Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan), written in 720 (Nara Period). This place has an important meaning as “Kumano of the Caves,” a sacred place from ancient times that preceded the Kumano Sanzan worship, and is truly a place that can be said to be the roots of the Japanese people.

Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Kumano to Kumano Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: Car Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE：1

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