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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route
熊野古道Wakayama · Kansai
The Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that connect the sacred sites of Kumano. It offers stunning natural scenery, historical shrines, and a chance to experience traditional Japanese culture along the way.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 3.6· 11 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to walk the ancient pilgrimage trails; some shrines/treasure halls along the way charge separately.
- Nearest station
- Koyasan Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 49m by car
Tags
pilgrimagehikingnatureculture
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