Kumano Kodo & Kumano Sanzan Full-Day Pilgrimage Tour

This tour was amazing with the sightseeing! That view with the temple and Nachi falls in the background is the highlight. How ever, you should take few things into account. First you will be spending a lot of time in the bus. The roads are in the mountains meaning a lot of turns. If you suffer from motion sickness take your meds with you and email the guide in advance if you would like to seat at front. Second, take your favorite snacks with you. Third, take your headphones with you. I recommend eating a meal at the Nachi stop since that is the only chance for proper meal. Good thing is that the guide gave neckpillows and also water which was really nice. Also I appreciated a lot that he had a finnish audio guide! That is super rare. The guide spends all time driving so he plays the guides for everyone. He gave enough guidance to look the sights by ourselves. Lastly, check-out the weather cast before going. With these in mind you will have an amazing trip and incredible photos!

今天参加了一个国际小团前往和歌山，真的很想为这家公司点个赞。 车内干净整洁，让人一上车就很放松；服务也非常周到细致，从上车到行程安排都让人安心。最贴心的是，这是一个国际团，针对不同语言都有详细的讲解，每个人都能轻松理解行程内容。还有小礼物小点心太细致周到了。特别是泡脚后的擦脚布和袜子都准备了。 一路走的都是经典线路，安排得恰到好处。途中还遇到了可爱的小鹿，让人心情格外愉悦。美食推荐商家还送了名黑芝麻雪糕，好吃的不要不要的😋。 一直心心念念的和歌山之行，这一次，真的很完美。🌿

I had an incredible experience on the Kumano Kodo & Kumano Sanzan Full-Day Pilgrimage Tour, made even more memorable by our guide, Mr. Hanazawa. From the very beginning, his attention to detail and genuine care for everyone in the group stood out. He thoughtfully provided neck pillows at the start of the tour, which made the early journey so much more comfortable—such a rather than just a sightseeing trip. What truly impressed me was how accommodating he was until the very end. After a long day of walking, he even prepared free snacks and offered fresh socks so we could dry our feet—an incredibly kind and thoughtful gesture that everyone appreciated. Mr. Hanazawa goes above and beyond to make sure his guests are comfortable, informed, and well taken care of. If you’re considering this tour, I highly recommend it—not just for the beautiful pilgrimage route, but for the exceptional hospitality that makes the whole experience unforgettable.

This was an absolute stunning experience and tour. If you want something a little off the main path of popular Japanese tours, this is definitely a hidden gem that not a lot of people know about! Our tour guide Tai An was so thoughtful and took excellent care of us. The audio guide was interesting and explained the significance of each section. We were also handed pamphlets to read more information. The historic sites themselves were gorgeous and full of spiritual meaning. It was a rainy day, but this added more misty ambience and atmosphere to photos. By the end of the rainy day my shoes were a bit soaked, thank goodness our tour guide gave us a nice onsen foot bath to enjoy AND snacks AND tissues to dry off AND new socks to wear. I was so worried I would be so cold, but the tour guide saved the day. I ended warm and cozy and full of new impressions. Thank you so much for making a meaningful day!!

Amazing experience. If you dont have the time and energy to do the actual pilgrimage this is the solution. We were able to visit the 3 Kumano Kodo grand shrines in 1 day plus ending the trip in a relaxing footbath. The guides were very helpful in giving us directions and information about the places thru prerecorded explanation. Trip was super worth it.

Koupil jsem si jednodenní výlet na Kumano Kodo a cítím se velmi šťastný, že jsem potkal pana Hanazawu, velmi ohleduplného a pečlivého řidiče a průvodce. Vzhledem k dlouhé cestě a dlouhé době strávené v autě bylo velmi užitečné, že nám nabídl léky proti nevolnosti, což je pro zahraniční turisty velká výhoda. Také velmi podrobně představil turistické atrakce. Poslední atrakce dokonce nabídla nečekaně ohleduplnou službu. Pokud chcete vědět, o jakou ohleduplnou službu se jedná, stačí se zúčastnit tohoto zájezdu a zjistíte to, je to opravdu skvělé. Mimochodem, můj průvodce se jmenuje pan Hanazawa. Chtěl bych panu Hanazawovi poděkovat. Díky němu byla moje cesta ještě dokonalejší. Pan Hanazawa řídil velmi dobře, celá horská cesta byla velmi plynulá.

I’ve participated on a LOT of tours in a LOT of different countries and this one was one of the best!! And most of it was thanks to Hanazawa-san. He’s a very caring and professional driver-guide. Given that the tour involves long hours of driving to get to totally awe-inspiring places, he gave us inflatable neck pillows from the start. Also, at various points of the tour he gave us complimentsry water, dorayakis, chips and tea. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide, really. and a better driver! He handled so well those windong mountain roads!! Even though he doesn’t speak much English himself, I learned SO MUCH thanks to some translated recordings he plays on the bus in between stops. That’s such a clever way to overcome language barriers. Now, regarding the places… there are no words to describe its magnificence! You have to go to experience the greatness!

Super! We had no idea what to expect the beautiful photos, but this journey exceeded every expectation! The drive through southern Japan was a bit bumpy, but 100% worth it. Every single location was stunning and offered a truly Japanese experience with a relaxing little onsen at the end! Our guide was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. He alone deserves 5 ⭐ , which makes the whole trip a solid 10/10 ⭐ for us! Huge thank you for this unforgettable adventure. My tip to anyone reading this: just book it and come on time! If you want a real, breathtaking taste of Japan 🇯🇵.

站在熊野本宮前，能感受到一種古老而寬厚的在場感；在速玉大社，香火與海風交織，帶來不同的寧靜；那智大社則像是把山與瀑布的力量凝聚在一起。每一座神社都有自己的節奏與語氣，朝拜時不是匆匆完成儀式，而是用心聆聽神社與自然之間的對話。那份被接納與回應的感覺，像是一種無聲的祝福。 那智瀑布與秋日紅葉 那智瀑布從高處奔流而下，水霧在陽光下化作細碎的光點，瀑布旁的紅葉像火焰般映襯著白色水幕。站在觀景台，耳邊只有水聲與風聲，視線被那股壯闊拉長，心也跟著被洗淨。那一刻，時間像被拉薄，所有日常的雜念都被瀑布沖刷，只剩下純粹的敬畏與感動。 那智瀑布的壯麗、熊野三社的安定、秋葉的絢爛，成了我內心的一座燈塔，提醒我在喧囂裡也能找到回家的路。這趟朝聖不是結束，而是一個新的開始——帶著更清晰的呼吸與更柔軟的心，繼續走下去。

The driver Hanazawa was very kind, helpful and friendly and on time, thank you, the tour was amazing, even if it was light rain, it still was amazing, the places, you need to try it so you understand it, everything was amazing, next time when I'll come to Japan, I'll definitely have a look see what other tours they managed to add, but for sure this one was worth it, beautiful memories, これは本当にすごい 🙇🏻‍♂️