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Kumano Kodo Kii-ji Walking Tour from Hoshiya Station

By MY Travel Consulting
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Activity location

  • Nakasuji Family Former Residence
    • 148 Negi
    • 649-6324, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hoshiya Station
    • Hoshiya
    • 649-6321, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

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What's included, what's not

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    Rice Ball or Snack
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    Admission Fee(Kii Fudoki-no-Oka Museum)
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    Admission Fee(Former Nakasuji Residence)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

What you can expect

This walking tour follows the northern section of the Kumano Kodo Kii-ji route, an ancient pilgrimage path once connecting Kyoto with Kumano. The trail reveals how faith and daily life coexisted in rural Japan. Begin at the Former Nakasuji Residence . Continue to the Kii Fudoki-no-Oka Museum, where ancient tombs and artefacts share stories of early worship in the Kii region.

Proceed to Yata Pass, a peaceful forest path lined with cedars and stones that recall the footsteps of pilgrims. Visit Itakiso Shrine, dedicated to the god of trees, and sense the deep reverence for nature that shaped Japanese spirituality. Finish at Shikinosato Park. Blending culture, nature, this route offers an authentic encounter with the quiet spirit of the Kumano Kodo.

We can also arrange a private car to go to the meeting point and go back from ending point at additional fee. Please feel free to inform us when you book.

Activity itinerary

Nakasuji Family Former Residence

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The former Nakasuji Residence once belonged to a wealthy local farming family in the Edo period. Its traditional wooden house, earthen storehouse, and serene garden reveal the lifestyle of prosperous villagers. As you walk through the tatami rooms and corridors, imagine travellers resting here centuries ago along the Kumano pilgrimage route. *note:Open only on weekends and national holidays from March to November.

Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This historical park and museum preserve ancient burial mounds and artefacts from the Kofun period. Walking among reconstructed tombs and stone monuments, you can sense how early worship and nature intertwined in this land. It’s an ideal place to feel the roots of faith that inspired the Kumano pilgrimage.

Yata Pass (Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail Kiritoshi Road)

  • 30m
The Yata Pass marks a quiet stretch of the ancient Kumano Kodo Kii-ji route. Gentle slopes and cedar forests frame the stone path where pilgrims once walked towards the sacred shrines. This short hike captures the essence of the Kumano journey—tranquil, spiritual, and deeply connected to the land.

Itakiso Shrine

  • 30m
Itakiso Shrine enshrines the deity of trees, Itakeru-no-Mikoto, and has long been revered as the spiritual gateway of Kii Province. Surrounded by forest, the shrine radiates calm and reverence. Travellers once prayed here for safe journeys, while locals honoured the sacred bond between trees and life itself.

Shikinosato Park Farm Stand

  • 1h
This spacious park celebrates the harmony of agriculture and daily life. Visitors can enjoy local produce, handmade foods, and colourful flower fields. It’s a refreshing stop to rest and reflect on the journey, feeling the gentle rhythm of the countryside that has supported travellers along the Kumano Kodo for centuries.

Location

Activity location

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    Nakasuji Family Former Residence
    • 148 Negi
    • 649-6324, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hoshiya Station
    • Hoshiya
    • 649-6321, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan