Question 1

What is the Kumano Kodo?

Accepted Answer

The Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage trails across the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama, Japan, leading to the three Kumano Grand Shrines. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.

Question 2

Which Kumano Kodo route should I walk?

Accepted Answer

The Nakahechi is the most popular and accessible route. Other routes include the Kohechi, Ohechi, Iseji and Kiji. See the routes guide and the interactive map to compare distances and difficulty.

Question 3

Is there a map of the Kumano Kodo?

Accepted Answer

Yes — KUMANO KODO NOW provides a free interactive map of the Kumano Kodo with trail routes, oji shrines, towns, weather and live trail conditions.

Kumano Kodo 熊野古道

A thousand-year pilgrimage across the Kii Mountains

Everything for your Kumano Kodo walk

Interactive map

Trail routes

Towns & access

Live trail info

Local guides

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Where to start on the Kumano Kodo

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Kumano Kodo questions

What is the Kumano Kodo?

Which route should I walk?

Is there a free Kumano Kodo map?

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