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!

Napakasaya ko kasama ang aking gabay, si Kimi! Si Kimi ay napakatalino at napakabait sa buong tour, at napakahusay makipag-ugnayan sa akin at sa aking kaibigan (nag-private tour kami para sa dalawa). Nagpunta kami sa tour na kaunti lang ang alam tungkol sa kahalagahang pangkultura maliban sa nabasa namin online at natapos ang tour na may bagong pagpapahalaga sa lugar ng Nachisan. Hindi sapat ang sabihing labis akong nasiyahan sa tour na ito at lubos kong inirerekomenda sa lahat na i-book ang tour na ito kung pupunta sila upang makita ang Nachi Falls! Bukod sa kahanga-hangang gabay, napakabilis din mag-reply ng tour company, nagbibigay ng mga update sa email kung sino ang kokontakin at kung saan magkikita, na naging napakadali upang mahanap ang aming gabay sa mismong araw.

Pagkasakay pa lang namin sa bus, binigyan kami ng mga driver (dalawa sila, senyales ng malaking pagpapahalaga sa kaligtasan ng mga pasahero) ng isang napakagandang panulat. Ang aming tour guide na si Saki ay napakabait sa amin, kinunan pa kami ng mga litrato at binigyan kami ng espesyal na atensyon dahil kami lang ang hindi Hapon na sumama sa tour. Ang mga paghinto sa biyahe ay sapat at binigyan kami ng masarap at masaganang bento. Naging matagumpay ang tour na may sapat na oras para sa pagbisita, at sa isa sa mga ito ay inalok kami ng tsaa at mochi sa isang lokal na tindahan. Inirerekomenda ito para makatakas sa ingay ng Osaka at makalubog sa isang mahiwagang mundo.