The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage is an immersive journey for the active inquisitive traveler.
日本精神寻根之旅
古老的熊野地区坐落在和歌山县青翠的群山之中，这里是日本的圣地。几个世纪以来，人们一直将这处草木繁茂、崎岖不平的地区奉为众神灵的居所。
漫步在熊野古道朝圣之路、沉浸在幽静的温泉中放松身心、品尝美味的当地美食，
与友好的当地人互动——在这片神圣的土地上，您将邂逅什么样的奇遇？
Kumano Kodo
熊野古道
1000多年来，包括退位的天皇和贵族在内的社会各阶层人士都在圣地熊野进行过艰苦的朝圣。朝圣者们所走的路网现在被称为熊野古道，这些路线横跨多山的纪伊半岛，穿过偏远的村庄和森林，经由人迹罕至的小径和古老的鹅卵石小道。
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CJPF Awards 2025: Grand Prize Runner-up
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Kumano Water Purification Rites
Water is a sacred purifying element in Japanese nature worship, used as an inte... - Eat & Drink
Tanabe Gourmet Guide
What and where to eat in Tanabe is a common question when visitors arrive in th... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Hongu
After days of walking, spending a day in the Hongu Area offers the perf... - Hints & Tips
Food Options on the Kumano Kodo for Guests with No Meals Plans
As shops and grocery stores are few along the trail, selecting accommodations t... - Hints & Tips
Visiting Local Tanabe Art Galleries
Many artists live along the Kumano Kodo, some of them having chosen the beautif... - Hints & Tips
Visiting the Kumano Kodo in Winter
Did you know that the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route is open year-round? And winte... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Shingu
Shingu is a coastal town on the Kii Peninsula located where the Kumanogawa Rive... - Hints & Tips
What to Do with an Extra Day in Tanabe
Spending an extra day/night in Tanabe before you start the Kumano Kodo walk can... - Hints & Tips
KUMANO KODO Walk Options between Chikatsuyu/Nonaka and Kumano Hongu Taisha
Walking the Kumano Kodo between the Chikatsuyu/Nonaka area and Kumano Hongu Tai... - News & Updates
Set Booking Times Information
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Stamps on the Kumano Kodo
Collecting stamps along the Kumano Kodo can be fun and provides a printed comme... - News & Updates
Congratulations 5000th DUAL PILGRIM
On October 7th, 2023 in Santiago de Compostela the 5000th DUAL PILGRIM was regi... - Hints & Tips
Camping on the KUMANO KODO
Camping on the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route with your own tent is not common, bu... - Media & Accolades
KUMANO KODO Best Sustainable Travel Award Winner 2023
Japan Travel Awards 2023
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Walking KUMANO KODO and No Availability in Smaller Communities: What to do!
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Spiritual Package: Aikido Experience and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
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Locals Share Passion for Foreign Cultures
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KUMANO KODO Planning
Now that travelers are allowed to enter Japan, one of the most common questions... - News & Updates
2nd Kumano International Professional Guide Training accepting applications!
10 Spaces Open for January 2023
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Barrier-free Options for Visiting the KUMANO KODO
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Sharing Guests’ Heartwarming Feedback
Over the nearly two decades of supporting guests and local community members, w... - Hints & Tips
Traveling the KUMANO KODO with Children
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Finding Vegetarian & Vegan Options along the KUMANO KODO
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Q & A with Local KUMANO KODO Guide Mike Rhodes
Having a "Passion" for Japan
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Kumano Restaurants Awarded Michelin Status!
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KUMANO KODO Guide Training Nurtures Local Resources
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Preserving Japan’s Ancient Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Network Crowdfunding Campaign (Oct~Dec, 2020)
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The World is One. We are the Same.
“The world is one. We are the same”, has been an integral experience for people... - Hints & Tips
Dealing with Garbage on the Trail
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KUMANO KODO Trekking Backpack Contents
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2020 Hometown Development Grand Prize Award Winner
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Creating a New Model of Grassroots Community-based Tourism in the Sacred Region of Kumano
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Japan Tourism Awards 2019-Double Award Winner
The Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau is proud to announce that we were honored... - Media & Accolades
Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, Destination Stewardship Finalist
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官方社区预订系统
“熊野之旅”是该地区的官方社区预订系统，也是一种在国际上屡获殊荣的草根旅游发展新模式。通过“熊野之旅”预订当地服务，您就可以直接支持我们的社区。
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