Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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An ancient pilgrimage route connecting Kyoto to the grand shrines, the Kumano Kodo remains well-preserved to this day, allowing all of us to take a walk back through time. We set our sights on the Nakahechi route to experience the culturally-rich journey it has to offer, take in the beautiful sights, and top it all off at Nachi Falls.

We hope you can use the information in the links below to embark on the hike for yourself!

//COME SAY HI!
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//LINKS:
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo
Hiking maps: tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/maps
SOLA Guest House (booking.com): booking.com/Share-HBXI9I
Accommodation reservation system: kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations

//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Day 1 - Tsugizakura-oji to Hongu Taisha
17:32 Day 2 - Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen & Dainichi-goe
29:51 Day 3 - Hayatama Taisha & Nachi Taisha

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