Nakahechi · Day 2–3 destination

Chikatsuyu

The main resupply town on the Nakahechi — a relaxed valley town with an A-COOP supermarket, a michi-no-eki roadside station, buses and plenty of accommodation. The next stop on the trail is the quiet hamlet of Nonaka.

Nakahechi route

Takijiri-oji

Takahara

Chikatsuyu ← you are here

Hongu

Koguchi

Nachi Taisha

Practical information

Everything you need on the trail

Nearest station

Kii-Tanabe or Shingu (JR)

~60 min by bus

Bus service

Ryujin Bus

Kumano Hongu Line · to Tanabe / Hongu

Resupply

Grocery store (A-COOP)

Open daily

Water

Municipal water

Available in town

Next: Chikatsuyu → Nonaka

~4 km · 1 h

Easy valley walk

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