Kumano Kodo & Kumano Sanzan Full-Day Pilgrimage Tour

Táto prehliadka s vyhliadkami bola úžasná! Ten výhľad s chrámom a vodopádmi Nachi v pozadí je vrcholom. Mali by ste však vziať do úvahy niekoľko vecí. Po prvé, strávite veľa času v autobuse. Cesty sú v horách, čo znamená veľa zákrut. Ak trpíte kinetózou, vezmite si so sebou lieky a vopred pošlite e-mail sprievodcovi, ak by ste chceli sedieť vpredu. Po druhé, vezmite si so sebou svoje obľúbené občerstvenie. Po tretie, vezmite si so sebou slúchadlá. Odporúčam najesť sa na zastávke Nachi, pretože to je jediná šanca na poriadne jedlo. Dobré je, že sprievodca dal vankúše na krk a tiež vodu, čo bolo naozaj milé. Tiež som veľmi ocenil, že mal fínskeho audiosprievodcu! To je super zriedkavé. Sprievodca trávi celý čas šoférovaním, takže púšťa sprievodcov pre všetkých. Poskytol dostatok pokynov na to, aby sme si pamiatky pozreli sami. Nakoniec si pred odchodom skontrolujte predpoveď počasia. S týmito radami na pamäti budete mať úžasný výlet a neuveriteľné fotografie!

The trip is definitely worth it. Kumano Kodo, traditionally a pilgrimage route, is more than just its religious significance. The shrines as well as the breathtaking views along that road are amazing. Despite the mountainous and bumpy road, it's a smooth and safe ride, thanks to the driver guide Mr Hou Ka's skilful navigation. He is also professional in delivering English stories and historical background of the relationship between Shintoism, Buddhism and nature worship. The tour also provided snacks and enjoyable moments for everyone, including a complimentary ice cream, rice crackers, rolls as well as tea drinks, bottles of water and a footbath, all very thoughtful and heartwarming. All in all, the trip is great and a must for anyone who wanted to know more about Japan, you simply don't want to miss it. Hope to hoin many more trips by Shun Navi whenever I traveled to Japan.

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.

Prehliadka je veľmi dobre zorganizovaná, čo sa mi páčilo. Jedna vec, ktorú chcem zdôrazniť je, že na prehliadku hlavných pamiatok dostanete 2-hodinový blok a určite sa v tom čase najedzte. Písomný itinerár ma trochu zmätil a nestihol som sa včas najesť, pretože som si myslel, že to bude až po prehliadke pamiatok. Taiyuan je veľmi milý a vopred posiela emaily, aby vám pripomenul, kam máte ísť. Autobus je priestranný a pohodlný a dokonca poskytol aj vankúše za krk, ktoré boli veľmi užitočné na spanie počas dlhej cesty. Ak hľadáte zájazd, kde si všetko robíte vlastným tempom a podľa seba, čo je skôr môj štýl, určite by som odporúčal vybrať si tento. Vrelo odporúčam, páčilo sa mi, že som mohol dôverovať nášmu vodičovi a všetkým ostatným cestujúcim. Obed nie je v cene, ale sú tam obchody, kde si môžete kúpiť jedlo. Skúste sa najesť už pred raňajkami, pretože je to veeeeeľmi dlhá cesta.

The price tour is really reasonable and worth it. I don’t think I able to get to these locations with the train easily and it would take so much time. The guide is helpful and friendly. You need to manage your time nicely to get a wuick lunch before leaving the nachi waterfall. Theres also a coupon where you can get ice cream if you buy/eat smth for 1000¥ (the shop near the waterfall). However, the tour itself provide you some snack, water, and even a new pair of sock after feet onsen. it really surprised me 😂. the itinerary was well planned as well. I thought i might not able to climb up to the top of shrine, but I managed it get there! nice tour!

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.

I had an amazing experience today! Our guide Hanazawa went out of his way to make sure everyone was well taken care of and did a fantastic job providing background and information at each location. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour!"

De leukste tour met de liefste guide! We werden vriendelijk opgehaald bij het verzamelpunt wat van te voren duidelijk werd afgesproken. Toen gingen we onderweg, en stopten we langs verschillende hoogtepunten. Onderweg werd er een audiogids afgespeeld die heel interessant en nuttig was en een goede toevoeging was! Verder werd op de hoogtepunten duidelijk aangegeven hoelang je had en hoelaat je terug bij de bus moest zijn. Tai An, was ontzettend aardig en zeer gastvrij. Hij had speciaal voor ons de audiogids nog vertaald naar het Nederlands! Hij zorgt voor een prettige reis. Hij zorgde voor flesjewater, reispilletjes tegen misselijkheid, paraplu’s indien nodig, sokken na de onsen en een goodiebag met eten en drinken aan het eind! Sidenote: dit staat los van de geweldige tour, maar houdt er rekening mee dat je door de bergen rijdt en dus te maken krijgt met hobbele wegen, smalle wegen, en slinger routes. Dit kan dus best lastig zijn als je wagenziek bent.

首先，必須感謝我們的導遊兼司機Hanazawa，辛苦開了一整天的車，帶大家穿越奈良、抵達和歌山又平安回到大阪，一路上有一半的山路，跋山涉水的確實不容易。再來說到行程，真的是無可挑惕，從熊野三山的重要性解說、導覽紙本地圖的清楚標記，都讓大家能短時間了解當日旅行的重點，最後再走完熊野那智大社後，還安排足浴讓大家放鬆，堪稱完美。旅途中Hanazawa對我們的照顧也沒少，爬山前的一瓶礦泉水、下午休息時的頸枕，以及最後的小點心。這不僅是一趟自然與靈性相融的旅程，也是充實且內心充滿溫暖的一天。

The tour is worth the price. This saved me a lot of time in going to Kumano Kodo which usually takes days to complete. It was raining but it made the scene more amazing. In addition to that, the driver was kind and offered umbrellas. There’s also a recorded English guide to explain the significance of each place. 💯