Passeios por Sakae

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.

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. He served as both driver and guide, meticulously arranging everything, making the trip incredibly worry-free. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide would meticulously explain its history and key highlights, thoughtfully telling us how to check in, which sights to focus on, and clearly informing us of the free activity time and return meeting time. We didn't have to worry about planning ourselves, and the pace of the tour was just right. The entire route, from the service area, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Otorii, and collecting stamps at Oyunohara, to Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, Hiro Shrine, Daimonzaka, Hayatama Taisha, and finally to the footbath at Totsukawa Onsen, each stop was explained in detail and easy to understand. He eloquently narrated the cultural stories of the Kumano Sanzan, allowing us to grasp the profound heritage behind the World Heritage site even without prior research. Our guide's service attitude was gentle and thoughtful, and his driving was smooth and safe. He never took detours or rushed the itinerary. There was no rushing throughout the trip, giving us ample time for photos, strolling, and worship. At the end, there was plenty of time to soak our feet in the hot spring to relieve travel fatigue. I was initially worried about many inconveniences traveling alone in a foreign country, but fortunately, this Chinese guide took meticulous care of us throughout the trip. The itinerary was fulfilling yet relaxed, allowing us to deeply experience the scenery of the sacred Kumano. The overall value for money is extremely high. For friends planning a day trip to Kumano, I strongly recommend Guide Yan!