Kumano Kodo

The price only includes transportation, it's pretty much self guided. I was the only English speaking person on the tour but the guide went out his way to ensure I understood. He was very kind and accommodating. Overall a very scenic tour, beautiful natural sights, gorgeous coastlines and the pagoda fits so well with the scenery. The waterfall is breathtakingly beautiful.

Excellent 1 day trip to Kumano Kodo. Great way to experience from Osaka on a 13 hour trip, out of which there is 8 hours of driving from and back Osaka. No problem at all as the driving was safe and comfortable. The trip is fulfilling and well planned with sufficient time to visit but don't take your own sweet time taking photos. Yan Lei is an excellent guide and a great driver. Good communication on timing and plans. Made it back on time to Osaka despite it being the Mountain day and Obon week. Highly recommended. Good for solo, couples and family. Suitable for all with a wide coverage of languages.

This Kumano Kodo day trip was a perfect experience, and I must highly recommend our guide, Yan! The guide is Chinese, so there was absolutely no language barrier throughout the entire trip. They served as both driver and guide, meticulously arranging everything, making the trip incredibly hassle-free. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide would provide detailed explanations of its history and key highlights. They thoughtfully advised us on how to best experience each site, what specific sights to focus on, and clearly communicated the duration of free time and the meeting time for our return. This meant we didn't have to worry about planning ourselves, and the pace of the trip was just right. The entire itinerary, from the service area, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Otorii, and collecting stamps at Oyu no Hara, to Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, Hiro Shrine, Daimonzaka, and Hayatama Taisha, concluding with a visit to the Totsukawa Onsen footbath, featured detailed and easy-to-understand explanations at every stop. The guide eloquently shared the cultural stories behind the Kumano Sanzan, allowing us to grasp the profound heritage behind these World Heritage sites, even without prior research. The guide's service attitude was gentle and attentive, and their driving was smooth and safe. They never took detours or rushed the itinerary. There was no pressure throughout the trip, allowing ample time for photos, leisurely strolls, and worship. At the end, there was even plenty of time to soak our feet in the footbath to relieve travel fatigue. I was initially concerned about the inconveniences of traveling alone in a foreign country, but thankfully, this Chinese-speaking guide provided meticulous care throughout the journey. The itinerary was both enriching and relaxed, allowing for a deep appreciation of the sacred Kumano landscape. The overall value for money was excellent. For anyone planning a day trip to Kumano, I strongly recommend Guide Yan!

I highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants to experience the Kumano Kodo trail without getting too tired. This itinerary allows you to experience the essential routes, offering a rich blend of mountain and ocean views. The Kamesei Hotel, recommended by the travel agency, boasts incredible ocean views. I hadn't booked breakfast at the hotel, and our tour leader, Mr. Yan, even called the hotel on my behalf, which I greatly appreciate!

Ho vaig passar d'allò més bé amb la meva guia, la Kimi! La Kimi tenia molts coneixements i va ser molt amable durant el recorregut, i va interactuar molt amb la meva amiga i amb mi (vam fer un tour privat per a 2). Vam anar al tour sabent molt poc sobre el significat cultural, a part del que havíem llegit en línia, i vam acabar el tour amb una nova apreciació per la zona de Nachisan. És poc dir quant vaig gaudir d'aquest tour i recomano molt a tothom que reservi aquest tour si van a veure les cascades de Nachi! A part de la guia increïble, l'empresa de tours també va ser molt receptiva, proporcionant actualitzacions per correu electrònic sobre amb qui contactar i on trobar-nos, cosa que va fer molt fàcil trobar la nostra guia el mateix dia.

Tot just pujar a l'autobús, els conductors (dos, senyal de gran atenció a la seguretat dels passatgers) ens van regalar un bolígraf molt bonic. La guia Saki va ser molt amable amb nosaltres, fins i tot ens va fer fotos i ens va cuidar especialment perquè érem els únics no japonesos que participàvem en el tour. Les parades durant el viatge van ser adequades i ens van oferir un bento molt complet i bo. El tour va anar molt bé amb temps de visita més que adequats i durant una d'aquestes se'ns va oferir un te i un mochi en una botiga local. Recomanat per desconnectar del caos d'Osaka i submergir-se en un món màgic.