The coastal end-point of the Nakahechi. Famous for Pacific bluefin tuna and hot-spring hotels overlooking the bay. Train connections back to Osaka and Nagoya.
Nakahechi route
Takijiri-oji
Takahara
Chikatsuyu
Hongu
Koguchi
Nachi Taisha
Nachi-Katsuura ← you are here
Practical information
Everything you need on the trail
Station
Kii-Katsuura (JR)
Direct access · Osaka ~4 hr
Bus service
Kumano Kotsu
to Hongu and Shingu
Resupply
Supermarket + fish market
Restaurants available
Water
Full municipal services
Available everywhere
End of trail
You made it!
Explore Nachi area or head home
Stay connected
Stay connected
A kumaphone keeps GPS & emergency calls working on the trail.