Kumano Experience offers a variety of walking tours on the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes from half day to multi-day.
These ancient pilgrimage routes have over 1000 years of continuous use and offer a fantastic way to get out into the traditional countryside of Japan amidst an ever-present spiritual atmosphere.
Routes focus on the main Nakahechi route as well as portions of the Kohechi route. (Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hongu Taisha to Kumano Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hongu Taisha to Totsukawa)
Kumano Experience tour group sizes are small for a relaxing, quality trip.
Hiking tours: Half day/1 day/2 days tour avaiｌable

Half Day Tour:Nakahech

1 Day Tour:Kohechi"Hatenashi pass"

2 Day Tour:Hongu Taisha to Kumano Nachi Taisha

The Kumano River is part of the Kumano Kodo and is the only waterway on the planet that is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage route.
Pilgrims boated down the river from the Kumano Hongu Taisha to the Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu.
Kayaking these clear waters is a fantastic way to get a unique perspective of Kumano’s spiritual landscape.
Kumano Experience tour group sizes are small for a relaxing, quality trip.
Kayaking Tours: Half day/1 day/2 days tour available

Half Day Tour:

1 Day Tour:Pilgrims boated down a part of the Kumano Kodo"The Kumano River "

2 Day Tour:Pilgrims boated down the river from the Kumano Hongu Taisha to the Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu (camping)

Kumano Experience offers kayaking lessons from beginner to advanced levels.
Our programs are based on the World Heritage Kumano River and the Kitayama River in the Dorokyo Gorge area, part of the Yoshino Kumano National Park.

Certifications:
ACA (American Canoe Association) www.americancanoe.org
JSCA (Japan Safety Canoeing Association) www.jsca.net (Japanese)
JRCA (Japan Recreational Canoe Association) www.j-rca.org (Japanese)
JRCA Authorized Instructor
*Sea Kayaking trips and courses also available on request

River Kayaking School:
Introduction/ Beginner
Beginner/ Intermediate
Intermediate
Advanced