・Unlock hidden histories with a private expert guide, transforming your trek into a profound spiritual and cultural discovery. ・Experience an exclusive, serene journey down the Kumano River on a traditional Sandanbo, just as ancient pilgrims did. ・From Ise Jingu Grand Shrine to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, enjoy a flawlessly curated itinerary connecting Japan’s most sacred sites in complete comfort.

Ise Jingu Grand Shrine This is the most saced shrine in Japan and filled with the charms of history, nature and architecture. Billions of people have been praying for their peace from the ancient times. Ise Grand Shrine includes 125 shrines around Mie, and in particular, Naiku and Geku, which is dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami (the deity of Imperial family) and Toyo'uke-no-Omikami (a provider of sacred food of Amaterasu-Omikami) respectively, are the two main huge shrines.

Okage-Yokocho Okage-Yokocho was born in 1993 near Ise Grand Shrine Naiku. The Edo and Meiji periods' buildings along the Iseji Route have been relocated or recreated, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the shrine street and learn the traditional culture of Ise. There are many shops and restaurants serving Ise specialties. Eating around Okage-Yokocho is one of choices to fully enjoy the Yokocho.

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.

Making Wappa (at Nushikuma) The process of making a wappa originally involved 45 steps, all done by hand, a single person, so it takes more than one month to complete a wappa. The lacquer is also made from natural materials, and is first-class, with no admixtures of any kind.

Kumano Kodo Center This beautiful building, crafted from local cypress, is the essential orientation hub for the Iseji Route.Through engaging exhibits and high-definition visuals, you will learn about the history, culture, and challenging mountain passes of this World Heritage site. It’s the perfect place to check trail conditions and deepen your spiritual connection to the "Path to Ise" before you begin your journey.

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.

Onigajo Onigajo is a large rock wall created by earthquake uplift, weathering and wave erosion. In addition to being designated as a national scenic beauty and natural monument, it is also registered as a World Heritage site as part of the “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

Hana-no-iwaya Hana-no-iwaya Shrine appears as the “stage of the national birth” in the first book of, 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.

Shishiiwa A 25-meter-high rock formation that resembles a giant lion roaring toward the sea. Shishiiwa is a World Heritage Site, a natural monument, and a scenic spot.

Maruyama Senmaida In the Maruyama district of Kumano City, there are a number of small rice paddies, called Senmaida. The scenery is spectacular and is said to be the best terraced rice field scenery in Japan. There are about 1,340 small rice paddies, each one overlapping the next.

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine This shrine is located near the mouth of the Kumano River and is dedicated to the deity Hayatama. The shrine grounds include “Gongenyama” in the background, “Mifunejima” and “Otabisho” on the Kumano River, and the “Nagi Tree,” a natural monument, which is considered a sacred tree, is located within the shrine grounds.

Sandanbo The Kumano River is registered as a World Heritage site as a river pilgrimage route. Water transportation of daily commodities was also active, and river boats such as “Sandanbo” developed during the Edo period. This is a leisurely tour along the Kumano River on a “Sandanbo,” a replica of the boats used in those days.

Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Kumano to Kumano Number of days of travel: 5 Days Means of transportation: Taxi/Hiking Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE：1

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