The Best Trails in Wakayama (Japan)

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  • Yunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo)

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    near Hongū, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    JulioCésar
    Distance
    1.71mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo)

    This is a one way walk starting in Yunomine Onsen and finishing at the Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine. You can then take the bus back to Yunomine Onsen (or walk back). The bus stop is near the entrance to the Shrine, just on ...

    Easy and short but nice track. We enjoyed it! Thanks! 😄
    ferrangb

  • Ukegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo)

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    near Ukegawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    JulioCésar
    Distance
    7.80mi
    Elevation +
    2549f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo)

    As usual in Kumano Kodo, the trail starts in a village (Ukegawa) with a long uphill walk through an old forest. Signs are very clear and it is improbable that you will get lost. During our uphill walk we saw, among other...

    Sentiero ben segnato, facile sempre nel bosco
    maria simo

  • Kumano Kodo Nakaheshi #2

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    near Dōyukawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    11.32mi
    Elevation +
    2703f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakaheshi #2 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakaheshi #2 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakaheshi #2

    To complete one of the branches of Kumano Kodo and achieve the Dual Pilgrim status was one of the goals of my trip to Japan. This second section was much easier than the first, although it is still very much a trek in m...

  • Kumano Kodo Nakahechi #1

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    near Kurisugawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    4052f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1

    To complete one of the branches of Kumano Kodo and achieve the Dual Pilgrim status was one of the goals of my trip to Japan. This first stage was much tougher than anticipated... The progress is really slow. The trail is...

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  • Koguchi - Nachi Taisha (Kumano Kodo, Ogumotori-goe section)

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    near Koguchi, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    JulioCésar
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    Distance
    8.89mi
    Elevation +
    4016f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKoguchi - Nachi Taisha (Kumano Kodo, Ogumotori-goe section) Photo ofKoguchi - Nachi Taisha (Kumano Kodo, Ogumotori-goe section) Photo ofKoguchi - Nachi Taisha (Kumano Kodo, Ogumotori-goe section)

    This part of Kumano Kodo was the most strenuous of the three we did (the others were: from Yunomine Onsen to Kumano Hongu Taisha, and from Ukegawa to Koguchi). It starts in the village of Koguchi, no far from the conveni...

    Gracias por compartirla, nos ha ayudado mucho. Solo un cambio, por un terremoto hay un desvío de 40 min más.
    Luigi Lopez

  • Kōyasan

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    near Kōyasan, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    8.62mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofKōyasan Photo ofKōyasan Photo ofKōyasan

    Trail along the main attractions of Kōyasan. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4900.html You must not miss the Tokugawa mausoleum, the Okonoin cementery with its temple and the Kongobujin temple with its rock garden. The ...

  • Chikatsuyu - Hongū

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    near Chikatsuyu, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    thegreathouse19
    Distance
    16.07mi
    Elevation +
    3412f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofChikatsuyu - Hongū Photo ofChikatsuyu - Hongū Photo ofChikatsuyu - Hongū

    Day 3. Extremely challenging day but well worth the effort. Going for Dual Pilgrimage (Camino de Santiago) so every uphill step (thousands of them) and downhill toe killing step (thousands of them) will be worth the sp...

  • Koguchi-Kumano Nachi Taisha

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    near Koguchi, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    thegreathouse19
    Distance
    11.44mi
    Elevation +
    3757f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKoguchi-Kumano Nachi Taisha Photo ofKoguchi-Kumano Nachi Taisha Photo ofKoguchi-Kumano Nachi Taisha

    Very challenging hike. Not recommended if you have knee issues. Don’t be fooled by the kms. This one of the toughest sections of the Nakahechi section and a big day’s walk so I’d recommend an early start as you begin wit...

  • Kumano Kodo

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    near Hagi, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKumano Kodo Photo ofKumano Kodo Photo ofKumano Kodo

    This trail is a part of the Kumano Kodo route. We took a bus from Hongu to Hosshinmon-oji, where we started our walk. First the trail goes down to a stream, then uphill, and on a mountain ridge where sometimes you ...

  • Koyasan

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    near Kōyasan, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    2516f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKoyasan Photo ofKoyasan Photo ofKoyasan

    The trail starts around the Garan complex, the you go through the town of Koyasan to the cemetery of Okuno-in. Back from the cemetery, instead of going back to the town, you turn right to reach the summit of Tenjikusa...

  • Okunoin by night

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    near Kōyasan, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    2.45mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofOkunoin by night Photo ofOkunoin by night Photo ofOkunoin by night

    Night walk through the Okunoin... Eery... Feeric... Really worth doing after a temple dinner, with or without guide... Even if you done it by day it will look completely different by night light.

  • Kohechi - Day 1 (Koyasan to Miuraguchi)

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    near Kōyasan, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    sumich04
    Distance
    22.36mi
    Elevation +
    6860f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofKohechi - Day 1 (Koyasan to Miuraguchi) Photo ofKohechi - Day 1 (Koyasan to Miuraguchi) Photo ofKohechi - Day 1 (Koyasan to Miuraguchi)

    It is recommended to do this over two days but one was fine albeit with a very early start. We spent an hour at the obake peak chilling before arriving at our minshyuku ay about 3.30pm. Lots of snow due to the cold patch...

  • Hongu/Ukegawa - Koguchi

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    near Ukegawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    thegreathouse19
    Distance
    9.76mi
    Elevation +
    1965f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHongu/Ukegawa - Koguchi Photo ofHongu/Ukegawa - Koguchi Photo ofHongu/Ukegawa - Koguchi

    Day 4. Hongu/Ukegawa to Koguchi. Transport from Kawayu Onsen to the Ukegawa trailhead (5mins). Possible to walk but on busy road (not recommended). The Kogumotori-goe section is a fairly gentle trek with a climb and des...

  • Pilgrimage trail from kudyoma station to Damon gate

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    near Kudoyama, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Gasiltock
    Distance
    12.40mi
    Elevation +
    3320f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofPilgrimage trail from kudyoma station to Damon gate Photo ofPilgrimage trail from kudyoma station to Damon gate Photo ofPilgrimage trail from kudyoma station to Damon gate

    Pilgrimage trail from kudyoma station to Damon gate It is a nice well-developed trail, however it can get quite crowded! There seems to be a lot of tours that start from near the end of the trail so you might run into a...

  • Choishi Michi trail

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    near Kudoyama, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Hikante
    Distance
    16.92mi
    Elevation +
    3593f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofChoishi Michi trail Photo ofChoishi Michi trail Photo ofChoishi Michi trail

    From Kudoyama to Kōya. When I did the hike, there were some minor landslides and fallen trees due to a typhoon happening some months earlier. Despite the path is officially closed due to that, is perfectly doable witho...

  • Ago-no-Watashi to Susami

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    near Ago, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    maarten krol
    Distance
    6.94mi
    Elevation +
    1243f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofAgo-no-Watashi to Susami Photo ofAgo-no-Watashi to Susami Photo ofAgo-no-Watashi to Susami

    Along the Hotoke-zaka beautiful route that starts with a river crossing. (0739-530194 for reservation 500 yen pp) and a climb in a silent forest. Last part along a road. End at Susami station. Arrange ferry and taxi fro...

  • Wakayama-Osaka Don't go off the trail

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    near Nōgawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Gasiltock
    Distance
    12.84mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofWakayama-Osaka Don't go off the trail Photo ofWakayama-Osaka Don't go off the trail Photo ofWakayama-Osaka Don't go off the trail

    This trail goes across the mountains in between Wakayama and Osaka. It starts and at the train stop from Wakayama and ends at train stop in the outskirts of Osaka which can be used to return to the starting point. There ...

  • Hongu to Yunomine onsen

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    near Hongū, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    1647f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofHongu to Yunomine onsen Photo ofHongu to Yunomine onsen Photo ofHongu to Yunomine onsen

    If you don't want to take a bus from Hongu to Yunomine onsen, you can have a nice one hour walk through the forest.

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