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Kumano Kodo Official Guide Book

Pilgrim’s Resource

Kumano Kodo Official Guide Book

The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Official Guide book is the ultimate pilgrim’s resource. 

It is 227 pages in full color. 

  • Culture
  • History
  • Legends
  • Festivals
  • Itineraries
  • Cuisine
  • Nature
  • Lodgings
  • Onsen
  • Ume
  • Tips
  • Safety
  • Access
  • Topographical Maps
  • more…

We sincerely apologize but because of strict copyright issues concerning historical and religious artefact images from a variety of sources digital copies or PDF versions of this book are not available.

For free digital versions of the map booklet please visit this page.

For Sale Sites

  • tanabe en+ (across from the Kii-Tanabe station)
  • Kumano Kodo pilgrimage center (across from Takijiri-oji)
  • Kumano Hongu Heritage Center (across from Kumano Hongu Taisha)
  • Various lodging facilities in the region
  • Major book stores in Japan

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