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Japan on foot: 10 days on the Kumano Kodo sacred trail, between Koyasan and Kyoto
Osaka, prefettura di Osaka · Giappone•10 days · 9 nights•Travel + trekking · 1,000 m
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Where?
prefettura di Osaka, Giappone
On your own?
No problem
Points
+38
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Itinerary
Flights
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WHY THIS TRIP
The Kumano Kodo sacred trail, older than the Camino de Santiago
The Kumano Kodo is the only pilgrimage route in the world, alongside the Camino de Santiago, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emperors, monks and pilgrims have walked it for a thousand years, through the Kii peninsula south of Osaka: four days of trail on the Nakahechi route, from Takijiri to the great shrine of Hongū, among cedar forests, passes, villages of twenty houses and tea plantations.
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Is this trip for me?
Five vibes, an effort level and a type of trip: so you can tell in ten seconds if it's for you.
Party & nightlife
Relax
Nature & adventure
Cities & culture
Monuments & history
Physical effort
Easy Plus
Type of trip
Cammino · Cultura · Onsen
Group
Max 12
Accommodation
Tempio a Koyasan, minshuku e ryokan lungo il cammino
You sleep where the pilgrims sleep, in the minshuku and ryokan along the way, dinner served at six and a hot bath before bed. The walk ends at Yunomine Onsen, the hot spring used for purification for eighteen hundred years, and at the Nachi waterfall, a 133-metre drop with a red pagoda beside it. It starts in Koyasan, sleeping in a Buddhist temple, and closes in Kyoto.
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What's included
Overnight
Half board
Train
Transport for excursions (van or minibus)
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What's not included
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Flight from Italy
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Meals
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Airport transfers
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Anything not listed under «The price includes»
Good to know
Documents, accommodation, transport and the ground rules before you book.
Documents
REQUIRED
Per il Giappone non serve il visto fino a 90 giorni: basta il passaporto valido per tutto il soggiorno. Porta contanti in yen: lungo il cammino i minshuku e i piccoli negozi non accettano carte.
Passaporto
Contanti in yen
Carta di credito
Assicurazione sanitaria
Accommodation
Una notte in shukubo, l'alloggio dei monaci a Koyasan, quattro notti in minshuku e ryokan lungo il cammino con mezza pensione, e le ultime notti in hotel a Kyoto e Osaka.
Transport
Volo non incluso. In Giappone ci si sposta in treno e con i bus locali della penisola di Kii, inclusi. I bagagli grossi viaggiano con il servizio di trasporto bagagli tra una tappa e l'altra: si cammina con lo zaino di giornata.
Weather and changes of plan
In primavera e autunno il clima è perfetto, tra i 15 e i 22 gradi. D'estate fa caldo e umido, e la stagione delle piogge di giugno rende i sentieri scivolosi. Guscio impermeabile sempre, scarponi con buona suola e ricambio asciutto.
Insurance
INCLUDED
Assicurazione infortuni, medico e bagaglio Guiddy inclusa nella quota.
Itinerary
Ten days, approximate schedule: the Coordinator may swap stops depending on the weather.
Trekking
5 days
Total elevation gain
2,830 m
Km on foot
61 km
Duration
10 days
Day 1 · Sat 17 Apr
RITROVO
Arrivo a Osaka
1 stop · from 17:00
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Meeting at the hotel in OsakaMEETING POINT17:00
Arrival in Osaka and group meet-up. A first evening in the alleys of Dotonbori, among neon signs and takoyaki stalls: from tomorrow we walk.
Included today: pernottamento · Not included: volo, pasti
Day 2 · Sun 18 Apr
CULTURA
Koyasan: notte in tempio tra i cedri
2 stops · from 09:00
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Day 3 · Mon 19 Apr
TREKKING
Kumano Kodo 1: da Takijiri a Takahara
2 stops · from 10:00
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Day 4 · Tue 20 Apr
TREKKING
Kumano Kodo 2: da Takahara a Chikatsuyu
2 stops · from 07:30
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Day 5 · Wed 21 Apr
TREKKING
Kumano Kodo 3: la tappa lunga verso Hongū
2 stops · from 06:30
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Day 6 · Thu 22 Apr
SLOW
Il grande santuario di Hongū e Yunomine Onsen
2 stops · from 09:00
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Day 7 · Fri 23 Apr
TREKKING
La cascata di Nachi e il santuario sul mare
2 stops · from 08:30
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Day 8 · Sat 24 Apr
TRASFERIMENTO
In treno verso Kyoto
2 stops · from 09:00
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Day 9 · Sun 25 Apr
CULTURA
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari e il bosco di bambù
2 stops · from 06:30
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Day 10 · Mon 26 Apr
RIENTRO
Rientro
1 stop · from 10:00
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Getting there: you choose the flight, we take care of the rest
The flight isn't included: that way everyone leaves from their own city at the best price. But you're not alone: below is the suggested group flight for Guidders, and those who take it travel together from the start.
10 days
from meeting point to return
circa 13 ore diretto, 15-17 ore con scalo
Milano Malpensa → diretto su Tokyo, oppure uno scalo su Osaka → Osaka Kansai (KIX) o Tokyo Haneda (HND)
30 days
before departure to cancel for free
Suggested group flight: ITA Airways, ANA o Emirates · Milano Malpensa · via diretto su Tokyo, oppure uno scalo su Osaka · Osaka Kansai (KIX) o Tokyo Haneda (HND) · return Osaka Kansai (KIX) - Milano Malpensa. Il viaggio comincia e finisce nel Kansai: meglio volare su Osaka con uno scalo. Chi prende il diretto su Tokyo deve aggiungere il shinkansen fino a Osaka, circa tre ore. Il volo di gruppo lo pubblichiamo a partenza confermata.
HOW IT WORKS
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Book the departure
Today, just the €100 deposit. When the group reaches the minimum, we'll let you know in the chat.
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Book your flight
The suggested flight is above, but you can fly from any airport you like: book it once the group is confirmed.
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See you at the hotel in Osaka
We meet at the hotel, where your Coordinator is waiting. From there on, they take care of everything.
What to pack
A trekking backpack as hand luggage + a duffel bag in the hold.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Poncho
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Mosquito repellent spray
REQUIRED
Guiddy Experience
17 – 26 April 2027
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Questions?
Is the flight included? How do I book it?
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No, you book your own flight from any airport you like: we meet at the hotel where the trip starts. On this page you will find the suggested flight and a flight search already set to the departure dates.
Can I join on my own?
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How fit do I need to be?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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€100 today, the rest 30 days before
✓A €100 deposit to hold your place: it's the only thing you pay today
✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before (for this departure: 17 March 2027, 23:59)
✓€2,141 balance charged automatically 30 days before departure
✓Minimum not reached? Deposit fully refunded, and you haven't bought the flight yet
Deposit and balance by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. The balance can also be paid in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna.
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