The first mountain village on the Nakahechi, perched high above the Tanabe valley with sweeping views. Small and peaceful — accommodation must be booked well ahead.
Nakahechi route
Takijiri-oji
Takahara ← you are here
Chikatsuyu
Hongu
Koguchi
Nachi Taisha
Practical information
Everything you need on the trail
Nearest station
Kii-Tanabe (JR)
Bus to Kurisugawa ~50 min, then 40 min walk up
Bus service
No bus to Takahara
Nearest stop: Kurisugawa, ~40 min walk downhill
Resupply
No store
Buy in Tanabe before starting
Water
Spring water available
Next: Takahara → Chikatsuyu
12.8 km · 5 h
Mountain crossing · Hard
Stay connected
Stay connected
A kumaphone keeps GPS & emergency calls working on the trail.
