VISIT WAKAYAMAThe Official Wakayama Travel Guide
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Visit Wakayama is a tourist information website operated
by Wakayama Tourism Federation. In addition to providing
information on the Kumano Kodo, we provide seasonal
information on the Koyasan area, Shirahama Onsen area,
Wakayama City area, etc.

KUMANO KODOOHECHIKUMANO熊野
Tamaru田丸

栃原

Kumano Sanzan

The main sites of worship in the Kumano
region are the three Grand Shrines ofKumano: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano
Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi
Taisha. As a set they are known as the
Kumano Sanzan.

Japan’s Spiritual Origins

Tochihara

Pilgrimage Route Maps

Hashigui-iwa Rock

Ise
Jingu
Geku Ise
伊勢神宮外宮 Jingu
Naiku

Kumano is an isolated sacred site of
伊勢神宮内宮 It embodies thehealing and salvation.
spiritual origins of Japan and has beena pilgrimage destination for centuries.
The steep, lush mountains of the Kii
Peninsula are blessed with a richcultural and natural heritage. Walking
the Kumano Kodo is an immersive
Japanese experience for the intuitive,
active traveler. Welcome!

Kumano Hongu
Taisha is situated in
the heart of the kumano.
The austere shrine
pavilions were originallylocated at Oyunohara,a sand-bank in the
Kumano-gawa River.

Kumano Hongu Taisha
KumanoHongu
TaishaKumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野本宮大社

Kii-Tanabe

Kumano Hayatama
Taisha is located in
Shingu city, where
the impressive
Kumano-gawa River
empties into the
expanse of the
Pacific Ocean.

熊野速玉大社

紀伊田辺

Kumano Nachi Taisha
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
Kii-Tonda 熊野那智大社・那智山青岸渡寺

Shingu新宮

紀伊富田

Kii-Katsuura

Japan
日本

紀伊勝浦

Susami
周参見

Esumi
江住

Tanami
田並

Kii-Tahara
紀伊田原

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Kushimoto串本

Destinations
ThemesPlan Your Trip

Seasons
Travel Concierge
Good To Know

Kumano Nachi
Taisha is built on a
mountain side facing
the inspiring Nachi
water fall, which is
the tallest in Japanand believed to be adeity.

Useful Words and Phrases
Konnichiwa

Hello… ……………こんにちは
Arigato… ……

Thank you

ありがとう

Sayonara

Goodbye………… さようなら
Sumimasen

Excuse me… …… すみません

Kumano Nachi Taisha

Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?

Do you speak English?… ………………………… 英語が話せますか？
Wakarimasen

I don't understand. / I don't know……… わかりません
Nihongo wa dekimasen

I can't speak Japanese……………………………… 日本語はできません
Yoshino吉野

Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka?

Is it OK to take a photo?… ……………………… 写真を撮ってもいいですか？
Hai

Ominesan
大峯山

Iie

Yes… ………………はい
No… …………………… いいえ
Would you please show me on this map where l am right now?
Kono chizu de genzaichi o oshiete kudasai.

…………………………………………………………………………………

この地図で現在地を教えてください

Where is the ××××?

××××はどこですか？

………………………………………

Basu-teiTozanguchi

Bus stop…バス停
Tasukete!
…

Traihead…登山口

Help me! たすけて！

×××× wa doko desu ka?

O-tearai/toire

Toilet…お手洗い/トイレ

Isha ga hitsuyo desu…

I need a doctor 医者が必要です

Tomiyamahirami-michi

Koyasan高野山

kiiji

kohechi

CONTENTS
Context… ……………………… 1 Itineraries… ………………… 28
Overview… ……………… 2〜3 Access… …………………… 29
Maps… …………………… 4〜27 Route Guide… ………… 30〜35

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Iseji

KumanoHongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社

Nakahechi

KumanoNachi Taisha

熊野那智大社

Ohechi03/2024 printed・発行

Omine
Okugakemichi

KumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野速玉大社

UNESCOWorld Heritage

Kumano Kodo
Ohechi
Pilgrimage Route Coastal RouteOn July 7, 2004 three sacredsites (Kumano Sanzan,
Koyasan, and Yoshino/Omine)and the pilgrimage routes thatlead to and connect them, wereregistered on UNESCO's World
Heritage list as the "Sacred
Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in
the Kii Mountain Range".

For over 1000 years people
from all levels of society,including retired emperors andaristocrats, have made thearduous pilgrimage to
Kumano. These pilgrims useda network of routes, now
called the Kumano Kodo,
which stretch across themountainous Kii Peninsula.

The Ohechi route runs along thesouthwest coast of the mountainous
Kii peninsula between Tokei-jinja
in Tanabe and Fudarakusan-ji in
Katsuura. It was developed in the
15th century and used for bothworship and tourism. The coastal
landscape attracted many writers
and poets during the Edo period(1603-1868).

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Kumano Kodo Ohechi Route

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TanabeGateway to Kumano
Tanabe City is the historic and present day gateway to Kumano, a
key location for both land and ocean transportation routes. It is asleepy coastal city with a population of around 65,000, the largest
in the south of the Kii Peninsula. Tanabe Bay is to the west withmountains rising in the East. Across the bay to the south is the
Shirahama resort area.
Fishing and agriculture focused on Ume and orange production
are the major industries. The mountains inland from the coast arecovered with terraced orchards.
Access: JR Trains run daily from Kyoto and Osaka (~2.5 hrs)

Kii-Tanabe Station Area

The station area is the center of the older part of the city. Next tothe Kii-Tanabe station is the TANABE Tourist Infomation Center.
Most of the other main sites are to the south-west of the station.

TANABE Tourist Information Center

Kumano deities were manifested
in Tokei-jinja Shrine, some pilgrims
did not make the voyage into theheart of Kumano, but prayed here,
subsequently worshipping the
Kumano Sanzan from afar.

Business Hotel Sunshine
ビジネスホテルサンシャイン

Kyu Aizu-hashi Bridge (West)
旧会津橋西詰Yatachine-jinja
八立稲神社

Ajikoji-Restaurant &Entertainment District

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The entertainment area in front of
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200 restaurants and Japanesestyle pubs (izakaya). Every alley
is full of quaint places to eat anddrink.

Dedachi-oji
出立王子

Tanabe is a safe place for nonJapanese speakers to fully
experience delicious local cuisine
in an authentic environment.
Kanpai!

Ryusen-ji
龍泉寺
210

Hours: 9:00~18:00(Open year-round)

Joon-ji
浄恩寺
Egawa-ohashi
江川大橋

Where to Eat & Drink

Kumano Kodo
Kiiji Route熊野古道 紀伊路

Around Kii-Tanabe Sta. Accommodation

Travel Support Center

The KUMANO TRAVEL shop isdedicated to supporting visitors
onsite. It is located within shortwalking distance from the Kii-Tanabe
station and is run by bilingualEnglish/Japanese speaking staff.
Services include luggage storage,
luggage shuttle, accommodation
reservations, etc. Outdoor gear and local souvenirs are for sale.
Hours:9:00〜18:00 (Open year-round)

Tokei-jinja

Tokei-jinja Shrine was established in 419 A.D and derives from Kumano
Hongu Taisha. Many imperial and aristocratic pilgrims paid homage
here praying for safe passage into the realm of Kumano. Because the41Tanabe Station Hotel
田辺ステーションホテル

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2Tentsuku Guesthouseてんつくゲストハウス

13 アルティエホテル紀伊田辺

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Miyoshiya Ryokan
美吉屋旅館

14

4

DJANGO Hostel & Lounge

Buddha Guesthouse
15 ブッダゲストハウス口熊野

5Business Hotel Pearl
ビジネスホテルパール

16 音楽珈琲館 男爵

6

Hotel Nankairo
ホテル南海楼17 Cozy house

7

Guesthouse Ogawaya
旅の宿 OGAWA・YA

Altier Hotel

Saiho-ji
西方寺

Tanabe-ohashi Bridge
田辺大橋

Ebisu-jinja
戎神社

The Hotel TERAMOTO
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Danshaku

ToiletCoin Laundry

Public phone

Bank

Convenience store

StationGrocery store

Bus stop

18

TSUKASA HOUSETSUSAKAハウス

BakeryParking
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19

Business Hotel White
ビジネスホテルホワイト

Bento Lunch Box

8Guest house Shin Kumano
ゲストハウスシン熊野

Japanese Sweets

Post Office9

Hanaori Guest House
花庵ゲストハウス

20 田辺ゲストハウスICHIE

Information

Police Station

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

10

Hotel Hanaya
ホテル花屋
Guest House Kumano

11 ゲストハウス熊野

Tanabe Guesthouse ICHIE

21

Kinoyado Shinyashiki
紀之宿新屋敷Michi-no-Eki rest area

SchoolOji shrine

Hospital

Parkside Hotel

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Temple22 パークサイドホテル

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Memorial Monument
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207
208

HOTEL KII TANABE
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Michiwake-ishi Signpost
道分け石

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Kii-Tanabe
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18

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八幡宮・弁財天宮
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若宮神社

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Tokei-jinja
藤巖神社
鬪雞神社

16

Tsuburizaka
つぶり坂

Minshuku
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民宿ちとせ
Tanabe Pocket Park
Horin-ji
Shinyashiki 62 bus stop
田辺市街なかポケッ
Gongen-mae
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法輪寺
新屋敷62バス停
Tanabe City Hall
権現前バス停田辺市役所
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Tanabe Municipal Budokan(Ueshiba Morihei Museum)
田辺市立武道館・植芝盛平記念館
Shiogori Salt-water Puriﬁcation
潮垢離場
Tanabe Bay
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海蔵寺
Kumagusu Archives
南方熊楠顕彰館
Kaizojicho

Tanabe Tourist
Benkei statue
Information Center
弁慶像 Sankei-in
田辺市観光センター
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Ajikoji
味光路

Aritoshi-jinja
蟻通神社

210 Ginza
銀座

Kinan Culture Hall
紀南文化会館

LegendOhechi Unpaved trail
Nakahechi Paved road

Shimin Sogo Center
市民総合センター

Inari-jinja
稲荷神社
Aizu-bashi
BridgeJogyo-ji
Kyu-Aizu-bashi
Bridge会津橋 Hashizume
浄行寺
旧会津橋
橋詰

Takao Chugakko
stop Route
Kumanobus
Kodo
高雄中学校バス停
Ohechi Paved road

Kumano Kodo
Nakahechi
Asahi
Ryokan Route
旭旅館熊野古道 中辺路

Akizu-guchi
秋津口

Kireto-hashi Bridge
切戸橋
Konyamachiya
Townhouse
紺屋町家
Ganjo-jiAizu-gawa River
願成寺
会津川

TanabeTakao-ohashi
Bridge高雄大橋

Kozan-ji
高山寺

424

Ogigahama Beach
扇ヶ浜海水浴場

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Distance (km): ~13.5
Time (hr): 4~5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~140
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~120600m

Guest House Koyama
ゲストハウス小山

LegendToiletInformation

Camping

SchoolPublic phone

Public Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrineTempleConvenience store

View point

StationGrocery store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Shop/StoreMichi-no-Eki
rest area

Post Office

Paved road

Vending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Enmei Jizoson
延命地蔵尊
Nanki-no-Dai-shita bus stop
南紀の台下バス停
Kisei Expressway
紀勢自動車道1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Hashidani bus stop
橋谷バス停
Tanabe City Hall
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Tsurugaoka bus stop
鶴ヶ丘バス停Tokei-jinja
鬪雞神社

Arahori Ike Pond
荒堀池

◀P5

Kamitonda IC
上富田IC

1：7 , 5 0 0
100

Enkyo-ji
円鏡寺

4.2

6.1

7.4

9.2

11.8

13.3

220

42

Uchinokawa Gakko-mae bus stop
内の川学校前バス停
Shirasagi-bashi Bridge
白鷺橋
Tonda (Tonda-bashi Bridge (East))
富田（富田橋東詰）213

MIZUKI-YA

Mushioi-jinja
虫逐神社

Shogawa-guchi bus stop
庄川口バス停Tonda-bashi bus stop
富田橋バス停
Mangan-ji
満願寺

Hirama-jinja
平間神社

Nichi-jinja
日神社

P8▶

212

KMICH
Nanki-no-Dai-shita
bus stop
南紀の台下バス停

Ichihara-jinja
櫟原神社

Asso bus stop
Minshuku Sakai
朝来バス停
民宿サカイ

200ｍ

42

6

Rinno-ji
林翁寺

42

Ikuma-guchi bus stop
生馬口バス停

Asso Sta.
朝来駅 Guest Cafe Kuchikumano
ゲストカフェ口熊野

42
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3

Mushikui-iwa Rock in Horo
保呂の虫喰岩Yubin-bashi Bridge
郵便橋

Kisei Exp
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紀勢自動車
道Shinjo-toge Pass
新庄峠

Michiwake-ishi Signpost
道分け石

0

Asso

Toge-no-Takajizo
峠の高地蔵

Tanabe Pocket Park
田辺市街なかポケットパーク

Nanki-Shirahama
Resort Hotel
南紀白浜リゾートホテル

Nuka-zuka糠塚Shinjo-toge Pass

km

Itsukushima-jinja
厳島神社

Michi-no-Eki
Kuchikumano
道の駅くちくまの

Kamitonda IC
上富田IC

200m

Tonda-gawa River
富田川
Iwasaki bus stop
岩崎バス停

Ichihara-jinja
櫟原神社Michiwake
Jizo
statue42
道分地蔵Toge-no-Takajizo
Tazu-guchi
峠の高地蔵
bus stop
田鶴口バス停Kii-Shinjo Sta.
紀伊新庄駅

Sanno-bashi Bridge (South)
山王橋南詰

311

Asso Sta.
朝来駅

Shinjo-toge Pass
新庄峠

Ogata-jinja
大潟神社

0

400m

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Kii-Tonda Sta.
紀伊富田駅

311

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Inari-jinja
稲荷神社

400m

5.2 6.2

6.4

100

200ｍ

Nichi-jinja
日神社

34

Tonda (Tonda-bashi Bridge (East))（富田橋東詰）富田

Public Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

TempleNanki-Shirahama IC
南紀白浜IC

Convenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Grocery store

Parking

Paved road

Ishigyo Jizo statue
石経地蔵
Inari-jinja
稲荷神社

Kii-Tonda Sta.
紀伊富田駅

26

Ago-no-Watashi Ferry(Hotoke-zaka side)
安居の渡し場（仏坂側）
Hiki-gawa River
日置川

Vending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

SchoolAgo-no-Watashi Ferry (Hotoke-zaka side)
安居の渡し場（仏坂側）

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Bonji-to
梵字塔

Mt. Shiotsuyama junction
塩津山分岐

18
16

Takase-Yogaisan Castle ruins
高瀬要害山城跡
Ichiri-matsu remains
一里松跡

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Misuwa-jinja
三須和神社

10

Tonda-zaka Teahouse remains
富田坂茶屋跡7

Mikegawa
三ヶ川

17

11

9

Koshin-to庚申塔Agotsujimatsu-toge Pass
安居辻松峠

13

14

15

Shuku-no-Taki junction
祝の滝分岐

Mike-gawa River
三ヶ川

20

22

Hiki-gawa River
日置川

Kuchigatani bus stop
口ヶ谷バス停Kuchigatani-higashizume bus stop
口ヶ谷橋東詰バス停

Ago
安居

25
26

37

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1000ｍ

3

Ago bus stop
安居バス停

P1

8

Post Office2

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

500ｍ

Michi-no-Eki
rest area
Numbermarkers00
every ～500 meters

Sodo-ji
草堂寺

Takase-gawa River
高瀬川

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

Shop/Store

Asuka-jinja
飛鳥神社

1

Tonda bus stop
富田バス停

0

25

LegendToilet◀P7
Tonda-bashi
Bridge富田橋

Ago安居Pension Kazesato
ペンション風里Takase-Yogaisan Castle ruins
高瀬要害山城跡

Tonda-bashi
bus stop
富田橋バス停Ago bus stop
安居バス停

23

Takase-gawa River
高瀬川
Tonda bus stop
富田バス停
JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線
Ichiri-matsu remains
一里松跡

42

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

12.3 13.1

9

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

24

200m

1.3

Asuka-jinja
飛鳥神社

0Ago-no-Watashi Ferry(Ago side)
安居の渡し場（安居側）

Daien-ji
大円寺
Misuwa-jinja
1：1 2 , 5 0 0
三須和神社
0100 200ｍ

Sodo-ji
草堂寺

Distance (km): ~13.5
Time (hr): 5~6
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~440
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~460

600m

km 0

Ago

P10▶

Ago-no-Watashi Ferry (Ago side)（安居側）
安居の渡し場9

Ago～Susami Sta.

Kii-Hiki Sta.

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Kuchigatanibashi-higashizume bus stop
Kisei Expressway
口ケ谷橋東詰バス停
紀勢自動車道
Anraku-ji-mae bus stop
Anraku-ji
安楽寺前バス停
Kuchigatani bus stop
安楽寺
口ケ谷バス停
JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Hiki-gawa River
日置川

Distance (km): ~10.5
Time (hr): 4~5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~340
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~350

600m
400m
200m

1.5

km 0

3.4

5.7

8.1

9.1 10.1

10.3

Tanoi bus stop
田野井バス停Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Shimomura下村

Ago bus stop
安居バス停

Ago
安居

◀

25
24

222

Iritani-bashi Bridge
入谷橋

Hotoke-zaka Teahouse remains
仏坂の茶屋跡Jinoshi-jinja
Hotoke-zaka junction
地主神社
仏坂分岐

28

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

0

500ｍ

34

Matsunomoto Daishi-do
松の本大師堂Jizo statue
地蔵
35

Misuwa-jinja
三須和神社
23

37

◀P9

Ago-no-Watashi Ferry (Ago side)
安居の渡し場（安居側）
Hiki-gawa River
日置川
Kuchigatani-higashizume bus stop
口ヶ谷橋東詰バス停
Kuchigatani bus stop
口ヶ谷バス停P11 Kii-Hiki Sta.

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10

Taima-gawa River太間川

Susami Hospital
すさみ病院

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松の本踏切

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Horikiri
堀切Horikiri-bashi Bridge
堀切橋

Detour①Kuchigatani-bashi Route

Route: Mikegawa to Ago-no-Watashi Ferry (Hotoke-zaka side). Walkover the Kuchigatani-bashi bridge, through a small settlement and thenscramble along the river bank trail. Road conditions are poor in the trail, so
please walk with caution. If you feel unsafe, we recommend the Atagi route.

②Atagi Route

38

P13▶

advance by phone. Send your address, name, contact information, desired date,hour, and number of people via text message to the phone number below.
PHONE: 080-2500-3223
PRICE: 500 yen/person
Dates: Weekends holidays
HOURS: 9:00～10:00, 13:30～14:30
NOTE: Closed during the year-end and New
Year holidays and the Obon holidays period.
Services may be canceled due to rising riverwater, strong winds, weather, etc.

Distance: ~3.4 km
Time: ~1 hr
Total Elevation Gain: ~140 m
Total Elevation Loss: ~140 m

Susami Oji-jinja
周参見王子神社

36

Another way to cross the river is by using a bridge downstream. The
riverbank section of this route is not often maintained.

There are two ways to cross the Hiki-gawa river between Tonda-zaka and
Hotoke-zaka, besides by Ago-no-Watashi Ferry.

Susami IC
すさみIC

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Anraku-ji-mae bus stop
安楽寺前バス停

Hikigawa IC
日置川IC
Furuya bus stop
古屋バス停

1000ｍ

Susami-gawa River
周参見川

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安楽寺

1000ｍ

Matsunomoto-bashi Bridge
松の本橋

27
26

500

Shimomura demand taxi stop
下村乗降ポイント

Katsuramatsu Milestone
桂松跡

P9

Mikegawa
三ヶ川

1：4 0 , 0 0 0

Kii-Hiki Sta.
紀伊日置駅

Pass through the village to the riverbank where ferries have crossed
since ancient times. This service was discontinued in 1954 but revived in2005 after the designation of UNESCO World Heritage.

IMPORTANT: Ferry reservations needed at least 2 days 17:00 or more in

Atagi-bashi Bridge
安宅橋

Guesthouse Hikigawaso
ゲストハウス日置川荘

0Ago-no-Watashi Ferry(Hotoke-zaka side)
安居の渡し場（仏坂側）

Community Center
住民交流センター

Ago-no-Watashi Ferry

P12▶

Route: Mikegawa to Hotoke-zaka junction. From Mikegawa, passShimoji下地

Distance: ~10.6 km
Time: ~3 hr
Total Elevation Gain: ~390 m
Total Elevation Loss: ~180 m

through Kii-Hiki station, cross Atagi-bashi bridge, and walk to the
Hotoke-zaka junction.

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42

Susami Sta.
周参見駅

Inazumi-jima Island
稲積島

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

SchoolPublic phone

View point

StationShrineBus stopTempleConvenience store
Grocery store
Shop/Store

Covered shelter
Michi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every ～500 meters

Demand taxi stop

Unpaved trail

Parking

Paved road

Vending machine

Stamp

Post OfficeDrinking water

Accommodation

Police Station

Information

Camping

Fire Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road11

Susami Sta.～Esunokawa

SusamiSusami-gawa River
周参見川

周参見駅～江須ノ川
E.

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800m

Distance (km): ~15.5
Time (hr): 5.5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~660
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~660

400m
200m

km 0

Horikiri
堀切Susami Sta.～Esumi Sta.

600m

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6.0

6.9

9.5 10.3

11.4

13.6

14.6

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Paved trail

15.2

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Wabukagawa Oji-jinja
和深川王子神社

Nishihama bus stop
西浜バス停
Kinki Univesity Marine Reserch Center
近畿大学水産研究所
Shira-jima
白島Kushinoto Stone Monuments
串の戸石碑群Nishihama trailhead
西浜登り口

42

12

Nagai-zaka summit
長井坂最高地点

63

Mirozu trailhead
見老津登り口Kareki-nada Sea
Publicphone
枯木灘

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Drinking water
Information

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EBISUYA
Minshuku Yamaguchi
民宿やまぐちSunsetSusamiサンセット
すさみ海水浴場 すさみ
Susami Beach

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Furu Share
Susami
ふるシェアの家
すさみ

anakashico Hostel
Kumano Kodo
あなかしこ

Doyo Koen-iriguchi
bus stop
Mirozu Sta.
童謡公園入口バス停
見老津駅
Mirozu Sta. bus stop
見老津駅バス停

P14▶

42

Nihon Doyo-no-Sono Park
日本童謡の園Saka-no-Jizo statue
坂の地蔵

Number markers
every ～500 meters

Bus stop

SchoolStamp

Demand taxi stop

ShrineTempleConvenience store

Public Wi-fi

Accommodation

Parking

Grocery store

View point

Camping

Post Office

Shop/Store

Covered shelter

Onsen (Hot spring)

Police Station

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

StationFire Station

Vending machine

65

Train crossing
見老津第二踏切

JR Kinokun
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LegendToilet225

64

Michi-no-Eki Inobootan Land Susami
道の駅イノブータンランド・すさみ

Kuchiwabuka bus stop
口和深バス停0

Chaya-no-Dan
茶屋の段

59

Suigenchi demand taxi stop
水源池乗降ポイント

Wabuka-gawa River
和深川

Susami Sta.
周参見駅

Minshuku Iwamoto
民宿いわもとOnsen Minshuku
Kawabe
温泉民宿かわべEsunokawa
江須ノ川

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61
60

Hanchiku(Danchiku)
版築(段築)

guest house ilca

Tao-no-toge entrance (East)
タオの峠東入口

500ｍ

57

一里塚松跡

Umakorobi-zaka trailhead
馬転坂入口

Rural house for rent
一棟貸し宿 田舎家

Wabukagawa trailhead
和深川登り口↑北Tao-no-toge Pass
タオの峠

Susami Guest House
Marine Base
スサミゲストハウス
マリンベースTaima-gawa River
太間川

58

下地
Shimoji

40

Susami Town History and Folklore Museum
すさみ町立歴史民俗資料館

Tokuhon Shonin Myogohi Monument
徳本上人名号碑
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way
紀勢自
動車道
王子神社前乗降ポイント
Sansaro demand taxi stop
Nakaya remains
三差路乗降ポイント
中屋跡
Ichirizuka-matsu remains

Shimoji下地Tomi-bashi
Bridge
遠見橋

Minshuku Kishiya
民宿きしや

Kitarou
食べ飲み歌い処 喜多ろう

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周参見駅

Manpuku-ji
萬福寺

Susami Oji-jinja
周参見王子神社ono-Akiba Nanguan
あきば何求庵Yakuba-mae
役場前

Nokyo-mae
農協前

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すさみ町役場

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Unpaved trail
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Paved road13

Esunokawa～Tomiyamahirami-michi

Satono-no-Hama Beach

江須ノ川～富山平見道

Tomiyamahirami-michi
entrance (West)
富山平見道入口
（西）

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14.6

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23.8

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Rokubo-hama Beach
六坊浜
Satono-no-Hama Beach
里野の浜

Esumi Sta.
江住駅
Fujiya-no-Jizo statue
藤屋の地蔵Michiwake Jizo statue
道分地蔵
Omachi-zaka
御待坂
Esunokawa

◀P13

江須ノ川

Matsu-no-Uchi
Jizo statue
松の内地蔵

Susami-minami IC
Satono Shukaisho-mae bus stop
すさみ南IC
Lacoma Guest House 里野集会所前バス停
Lacomaゲストハウス
Choon-ji
U-no-Hirami Jizo statue
潮音寺
宇の平見地蔵Yasunba
休ん場

U-no-Hirami bus stop
宇の平見バス停
Sea Lodging
海のお宿
Minshuku Panorama
民宿パノラマMichi-no-Eki Susami-mae bus stop
道の駅すさみ前バス停
Ebikani Aquarium
エビとカニの水族館

0

Michi-no-Eki Susami
道の駅すさみEsunokawa
Center-mae
bus stop
江須ノ川センター前
Tuzumi Wakayama
バス停
Fairﬁeld by Marriott
PAWDICEパウダイス

14

Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・和歌山熊野古道すさみ

100

BEACH TERRACE
KUSHIMOTO

Wabuka Sta.
和深駅

Ohirami-no-Jizo statue
大平見の地蔵Resort Hotel & Spa
Blue Mermaid

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrineView point

Station

TempleGrocery store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail

Shop/StoreMichi-no-Eki
rest area

Post Office

Paved road

Vending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road0

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100

Wabuka bus stop
和深バス停
Funanami bus stop
船並バス停

Nittahirami-michi entrance (East)
新田平見道入口(東）Kumadani bus stop
熊谷バス停

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Nittahirami bus stop
新田平見バス停

Azashihirami Daishi-do
安指平見大師堂
1000ｍ

Sarashikubi Stratum
サラシ首層

P16▶

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Tako-eki-mae bus stop
田子駅前バス停

Azashi-Hirami bus stop
安指平見バス停

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

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Tomiyamahirami-michi entrance (West)
富山平見道入口（西）Nittahirami-michi entrance (West)
新田平見道入口(西）LegendSchoolWabuka-eki
bus stop
和深駅バス停Higashihirami Daishi-do
東平見大師堂Naka-no-Hirami Jizo statue
中の平見地蔵Ameshima bus stop
雨島バス停
Camping

Hirami-shita bus stop
平見下バス停Tako-no-Ura bus stop
田子の浦バス停

Tomiyamahirami-michi entrance (East)
富山平見道入口（東）Wabuka Beach
和深海岸

Kinomoto-jinja
木ノ本神社

Public phone

200ｍ

Tomiyamahirami-michi
entrance (East)
富山平見道入口（東）

JR K
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大日如来石柱Horiwari
掘割

Information

Rokubo-hama Beach
六坊浜

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bus stop
里野集会所前バス停

Distance (km): ~16.0
Time (hr): 4.5~6
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~350
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~360
Unpaved trail
Paved trail

42

Satono-no-Hama Beach
里野の浜

Distance (km): ~15.5
Time (hr): 5.5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~660
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~660

600m

km 0

Satono Beach bus stop
里野海水浴場バス停

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Tako Sta.
田子駅
Tokuhon Shonin Jizo statue
地蔵
Myogohi Monument
徳本上人名号碑
Minpaku Azashi
民泊あざし

Hirami-shita
bus stop
平見下バス停Tako bus stop
田子バス停
Sarashikubi Stratum
サラシ首層
Tako-no-Ura bus stop
田子の浦バス停

15

Tomiyamahirami-michi～
Hashigui-iwa Rock

Tanami ～ Kushimoto Sta.
Distance (km): ~9.5
Time (hr): 3~4
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~170
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~160

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田並公民館

Minpaku Hime Koishi
民泊姫こいし1：1 0 , 0 0 0
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Tobiyatani-michi
entrance (West)
飛渡谷道入口（西）Michi-no-Eki
Kushimoto
Hashigui-iwa
道の駅くしもと橋杭岩

200m

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富山平見道入口（東）

19.0

Eda bus stop
江田バス停

Sarashikubi Stratum
サラシ首層

0

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MARIN-Q 串本店
Ta-no-Saki
田の崎

1000ｍ

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32.3

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35.6

39.7

Kii-Arita Sta.
紀伊有田駅

Arida
有田

Arida bus stop
有田バス停
Takabahirami
View Point
高場平見展望所
Tobiyatani-michi entrance (West)
飛渡谷道入口（西）

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Tobiyatani-michi entrance (East)
飛渡谷道入口（東）Tokuhon Shonin
Tokuhon Shonin
Myogohi Monument
Myogohi Monument
徳本上人名号碑
徳本上人名号碑
GUEST HOUSE BOKU
ゲストハウス木-BOKUORANGE HOUSE
オレンジハウス

ToiletDrinking water

Stamp

Parking

Public phone

Information

Accommodation

Post OfficeUnpaved trail
Paved road

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Camping

Police Station

View point

Onsen (Hot spring)Fire Station

Shop/Store

Covered shelter

StationSchoolMichi-no-Eki
rest area

Bus stop

ShrineVending machine

Kushimoto
Municipality
Hospital
くしもと町立病院

海中公園センターバス停

Kushimoto Marine Park
串本海中公園Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road1

Kushimoto
Town Hall
串本町役場
Mukaibukuro
bus stop
向袋バス停
42
Shiohama-bashi
Bridge潮浜橋

Hashigui-iwa
Accomodations
1

Rental House Tobiuo
レンタルハウス飛魚

2Minshuku Hashigui
民宿はし杭

3

Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 和歌山串本

4Minshuku Sakaji
民宿 坂地

Goba-no-Hana
御場の鼻

Kobo-Yu
弘法湯2・3・4
Hashigui-iwa
Rock
橋杭岩
Hashigui Beach
橋杭海水浴場

Omisakibus stop
大水崎バス停Kushimoto Sta.
串本駅

Tabi-no-Kobo Daishi statue
旅の弘法大師像

Kushimoto Diving Park
串本ダイビングパーク

TempleHashigui-iwa
bus stop
橋杭岩バス停Kujino-kawa River鬮野川

Koshin庚申
Kitamuki Jizo statue
Azumamebus
stop
Takatomi
北向地蔵
あずまめバス停
bus stop
高富バス停
Kaichu-koen Center bus stop

LegendGrocery store

371

Nishiki’s lodging poaにしきの宿 poa
Nishiki bus stop
二色バス停

Minshuku Takaoka
民宿高岡

Ebisu-no-Hokora
戎の祠
42

Tanami
田並

Eda Coast
江田海岸
Nounagi bus stop
のう凪バス停Tokuhon Shonin
Myogohi Monument
徳本上人名号碑

Tako-no-Ura bus stop
田子の浦バス停

26.8

Tanami Sta.
田並駅

Dohyo Jizo statue
道標地蔵

◀P15

24.9

Arida-Tanami Kyokai Stone Pillar
有田・田並境界石柱

Tokudaimyojin-sha
徳大明神社

◀P15

22.2 23.9

KOMERI
コメリ

Kujinokawa Tsuji Jizo statue
鬮野川辻地蔵

Tanami Kominkan-mae bus stop
田並公民館前バス停

400m

Hime
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Takushinbo-no-Dohyo Jizo statue
澤信坊の道標地蔵
Tanami
田並

600m

P18

Kii-Hime Sta.
紀伊姫駅

Tanami Sta.
田並駅
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Distance (km): ~15.0
Time (hr):4.5~5.5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~110
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~110

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富山平見道～橋杭岩

800m

Tanami

Mukaibukuro
向袋
Muryo-ji
無量寺
Kamiura bus stop
上浦バス停

KushimotoSanbashi-mae
bus stop
串本桟橋前バス停

P19▶
High School bus stop
高校前バス停GUESTHOUSE & SAUNA MORI
ゲストハウス&サウナ 杜

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Kushimoto| 串本 |Southern Cape
Overview

Kushimoto town is built precariously on the southern edge ofthe Kii peninsula between the mountains and the mighty Pacific
Ocean. The main settlement is on the coast and bar connecting
the mainland to Cape Shionomisaki with bridge to Oshima island.
For Japanese people, the name is often associated with onsite
weather forecasts during typhoons, as it is the most southern
tip of the main island of Japan. There are many interesting
natural and historic sites in Kushimoto including rock formations,lighthouses, and small museums.

Muryo-ji Temple & Kushimoto Okyo
Rosetsu Art Museum

As you enter the village the trail passes through a neighborhoodand the site of Muryo-ji Temple that has been rebuilt in 1786.
Numerous artworks arefeatured in a gallery byprominent Edo period
artists such as Okyo
Maruyama and Rosetsu
Nagasawa. There aremany hanging scrolls
and two sliding doors
decorated with paintingsof a tiger and dragon.
Hours: 9:30~16:30
Price: Adults 1,300 yen

Hashigui-iwa

Past Kushimoto stationand Hashigui beach is
the impressive Hashiguiiwa rock formation which
is very popular withphotographers. There
are more than 40 large
and small rocks in a ~900
meter-long line.
Around 15 million years ago magma rose through a crack in asoft mudstone stratum and solidified during an intense period of
volcanic activity in the region. Over the millennia the surrounding
mud stone has been eroded away leaving the igneous rock pillars.
The stones scattered on the seafloor were carried by Tsunami
waves.

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The name means "bridge pillar rocks" derived from its legendary
creation. Nearby is Michi-no-Eki Kushimoto Hashigui-iwa rest areawith shops and light snacks.
Michi-no-Eki Kushimoto Hashigui-iwa
Hours: 9:00~17:00

Mukaibukuro
向袋Goba-no-Hana
御場の鼻

Kujino-kawa River鬮野川

Hanasaku
花さく

Legend of Hashigui-iwa

A long time ago, locals tried to construct a bridge between
Kushimoto and Oshima island. But each time they attempted tobuild it, an ※Amanojaku appeared from the sea, and destroyed it.
Tragically, the deeply distraught people could do nothing about it.
One day, the mighty Buddhist Saint Kobo Daishi was travellingthrough the area and they pleaded with him to persuade the
Amanojaku to let them be.
Kobo Daishi thus confronted the evil creature and asked him tolet the people make their bridge, who cunningly replied, "Well,if you can make the bridge by yourself without anybody's help, I
won't break it"

Minshuku Nanki
民宿南紀

Minshuku Kushimoto
民宿くしもと

Fukuro Port
袋港
Bayside Inn
Kushimoto-kan
ベイサイドイン串本館

Kushimoto Sta.
串本駅

Fukuro袋

Police Sta. Kushimoto Branch Oﬃce
警察分庁舎前Business Hotel Kushimoto Ekimaeten
ビジネスホテル串本 駅前店
Business Hotel Kushimoto
ビジネスホテル串本"OK, I accept the challenge." Kobo Daishi agreed and the nextday, he got up very early, and returned. The Amanojaku gave
him the strength of 100 horses, "You agree to stop when the firstrooster crows, OK?"

Kushimoto Town
Cultural Center
串本町立文化センター

Old Kushimoto town Oﬃce
旧役場前
Kushimoto
Okyo Rosetsu
Art Museum
串本応挙芦雪館

Kobo Daishi started building the bridge. He collected massive
rocks and threw them in the sea as pillars one after another.
Amanojaku had thought that Kobo Daishi could never complete
the bridge in time, but when he looked at his work, he wasastonished at the speed he was building it and began to feelanxious.

Muryo-ji
無量寺

In the middle of the night, Amanojaku became more and moreworried until he faked the voice of a rooster.

※An Amanojaku 天邪鬼, literally translated as "heavenly evil
spirits", is a supernatural demon-like creature in ancient Japanesefolklore that can probe into one's soul and provoke wicked desires
into real-life actions. They are skilled impersonators and causemischief and spread evil wherever they go, deliberately acting
contrary to victims to torment them.

Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Nanki Kushimoto
大江戸温泉物語 南紀串本

Mukaibukuro
向袋"All right. I'll give you the strength of 100 horses, but the time
limit is only one day and one night, until the first rooster crows."

So that is why to this day, Hashigui-iwa rocks do not reach acrossthe bay.

Sango-no-Yu
サンゴの湯Sango no yu
サンゴの湯"By myself!? That's ridiculous!" Kobo Daishi replied.

Kobo Daishi did not realize that it was Amanojaku's voice, and hestopped working as he promised.

KushimotoMercure Wakayama-Kushimoto Resort & Spa

Kushimoto Town Gymnasium
串本町立体育館
1：1 0 , 0 0 00Kinan-Nokyomae
紀南農協前Hotel Seacans
ホテルシーカンス
Minshuku Chime
民宿ちゃいむKamiura上浦Nipponia Hotel Kushimoto Kumanokaido
NIPPONIA HOTEL 串本熊野海道

Kushimoto Port
串本漁港
Kushimoto-Sanbashi-mae
串本桟橋前

Business Hotel Uoyoshi
ビジネスホテル魚よしSukanohama
須賀の浜High School
高校前

500ｍ

LegendToiletBus stop

Public phone

Parking

Convenience store

Gas Station

Grocery store

Post Office

BakeryPolice Station

Bento Lunch Box

Fire Station

Japanese Sweets

SchoolInformation

Hospital

Public Wi-fi

ShrineMichi-no-Eki rest area

TempleStamp

Unpaved trail

Accommodation

Paved road

Coin Laundry

Other Unpaved trailBank

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StationVilla Aju
エジュ

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Distance (km): ~15.0
Time (hr):4.5~5.5
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~110
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~110

600m
400m

Koza-bashi
Bridge
古座橋

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29.8

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31.3

32.4

32.8

Kushimoto Town
Community Center
串本町コミュニティセンター

Distance (km): ~18.0
Time (hr): 6~8
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~670
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~670

Hime
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◀P19

Kii-Hime Sta.
紀伊姫駅

KOMERI
コメリ
Kobo-Yu
弘法湯Hashigui-iwa Rock
橋杭岩

Hime-Syobotonsyo-mae bus stop
姫消防屯所前バス停

Minpaku Hime Koishi
民泊姫こいし Ikushi-bashi Bridge
伊串橋
Hotel Submarine
ホテルサブマリン
Takushinbo-no-Dohyo Jizo statue
澤信坊の道標地蔵

Michi-no-Eki Kushimoto Hashigui-iwa
道の駅くしもと橋杭岩

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1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Koza-gawa River
古座川

GUEST HOUSE HOTORI
ゲストハウス畔

Oura bus stop
大浦バス停

Train crossing
神の川踏切
Mezu bus stop
目津バス停

Koza-bashi Bridge (East)
古座橋東詰

Tsuga
津荷

KOZA River House Yukawa-tei
湯川邸
Ichiruzuka remains Jizoson
Kuroshima Island 一里塚跡の地蔵尊

Minshuku Taijima
九龍島
民宿たい島
Taijima Island
鯛島

Koza bus stop
古座バス停

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Tawara-gawa River田原川

Zensho-ji
善照寺

Tawara田原

Kii-Tahara Sta.
紀伊田原駅

Tawara bus stop
田原バス停

Arafune Resort
あらふねリゾート

Tawara Beach
田原海水浴場

ToiletDrinking water

Stamp

Parking

Public phone

Information

Accommodation

Post OfficeUnpaved trail

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Camping

Police Station

Paved road

Grocery store

View point

Onsen (Hot spring)Fire Station

Vending machine

Covered shelter

StationSchoolMichi-no-Eki
rest area

Bus stop

ShrineTawara Marsh entrance (West)
田原湿地入口（西）TempleOther
Unpaved trail
Other
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Kaminomiya bus stop
上の宮バス停Koza-jinja
古座神社

Koza-ohashi Bridge
古座大橋

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線

Shop/Store

Koza-gawa Watashi Ferry remains
古座川渡し場跡

Haramachi-no-Odo
原町のお堂

200ｍ

LegendGuesthouse Nanki Kumanoie
南紀くまのいえKoza Sta.
古座駅

100

Koza-gawa River
古座川

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Ichinichi Hitokumi-no-Yado Hime
一日一組の宿ひめ

Tawara-Kajiyamae
bus stop
田原かじや前バス停

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

Koza-bashi Bridge (East)
古座橋東詰

Tawara ～ Kii-Tenma Sta.

200m

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木葉神社

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堂道の道標地蔵
Kii-Tahara Sta.
紀伊田原駅
Sharehouse & Guesthouse Hakoniwa
Konoha-jinja
シェアハウス&ゲストハウス はこにわ
木葉神社
Koza Villa-guchi bus stop
古座ヴィラ口バス停

P22▶

Tawara田原
Jizoson Tawara bus stop
田原バス停
地蔵尊
Tawara Beach
田原海水浴場

Arafune Resort
あらふねリゾート

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Tawara Marsh～Suruda-toge Pass

Tawara Marsh

田原湿地～駿田峠

Distance (km): ~18.0
Time (hr): 6~8
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~670
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~670

400m
200m

km 0

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16.1

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Paved trail

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16.5 17.50

Domichi-no-Dohyo Jizo statue
堂道の道標地蔵TEMPLE HOTEL DAITAI-JI
Temple Hotel 大泰寺

ToiletDrinking water

Stamp

Parking

Public phone

Information

Accommodation

Post OfficeUnpaved trail

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Camping

Police Station

Paved road

Grocery store

View point

Onsen (Hot spring)Fire Station

Shop/Store

Covered shelter

StationSchoolMichi-no-Eki
rest area

Bus stop

ShrineVending machine

Shimizu-toge Pass
清水峠

◀P21

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Other
Paved road

Kaizo-ji
海蔵寺
Shiogama-jinja
鹽竈神社

Shimizu-toge entrance (West)
清水峠西入口

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Uragami-toge trailhead (North)
浦神峠登り口(北)Shimizu-toge entrance (East)
清水峠東入口1000ｍ

Shimowada bus stop
下和田バス停Yatagano bus stop
八尺鏡野バス停

Cyclist inn Yatagano
サイクリストinn八尺鏡野

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口熊野・奥熊野境界址
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Daitai-ji entrance
大泰寺入口

Uragami-toge Pass
浦神峠

Kii-Uragami Sta.
紀伊浦神駅

Tawara Marshentrance (East)
田原湿原
（東）

Nanki Yukawa Onsen
南紀湯川温泉Shiki-no-Sato Onsen
四季の郷温泉

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いちやのじっかSuwa-jinja
諏訪神社

Ota-jinja
太田神社

42

Kiyomon-Yu
きよもん湯

200ｍ

Yukawa Onsen
bus stop
湯川温泉バス停
Tosen-ji
湯泉寺

Yukashi-gata
Lagoonゆかし潟

1：1 0 , 0 0 0Ichiya-toge trailhead (South)
市屋峠登り口(南)Uragami-toge trailhead (South)
浦神峠登り口(南)200ｍ

Ebisuya
恵比須屋

Ricco Mond Hills
Yuri-no-Yama Onsen Apartment Housedoa
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二河峠登り口(南）45Daitai-ji
大泰寺

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田原湿地入口（西）Legend

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

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Kaminomiya Usa Hachiman-jinja
bus stop 宇佐八幡神社
上の宮バス停

Tawara ～ Kii-Tenma Sta.

600m

Suwa-jinja
諏訪神社

Tawara Marsh entrance (East)
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Ichiya-toge Pass
市屋峠

Sakuragaoka bus stop
桜ヶ丘バス停Yonego-ike Pond
与根河池

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市屋峠登り口(北)市屋バス停

Ota-gawa River
太田川
Guesthouse Rengeen
ゲストハウス れんげ苑
Shimosato Sta.
下里駅

Cozy Nest Yonego
コージーネスト与根河

NiecheTaiji Sta.
太地駅

P24▶

Yukawa Sta. JR
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湯川駅
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くに線

42

Niko-toge trailhead (North)
二河峠登り口(北)Niko-toge Pass
二河峠
Michi-no-eki Taiji
道の駅たいじMichi-no-eki Taiji bus stop
道の駅太地バス停
Jyodo bus stop
常渡バス停
Pension Yu
ペンションゆうMidtown Sakura
Apartment House
Suruda-toge trailhead (South)
駿田峠登り口(南)Octagonal Roof House in Taiji
八角屋根の家 太地
Kujirahama pier bus stop
くじら浜桟橋前バス停

23

Suruda-toge Pass ～ Nachisan

Fudarakusan-ji

駿田峠～那智山
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補陀洛山寺
Fudarakusan-ji

補陀洛山寺
Hama-no-Miya-oji
浜の宮王子Distance (km): ~18.0
Time (hr): 6~8
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~670
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~670
Kii-Tenma Sta. ~Kumano Nachi Taisha

200m

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Distance (km): ~8.0
Time (hr): 3~4
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~400
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~60

24.7 25.7▶

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

7▶

P2

Hotel Nagisaya
ホテルなぎさや

Suruda-toge trailhead (South)
駿田峠登り口(南)P23LegendSuruda-toge Pass
駿田峠
Suruda-toge trailhead (North)
駿田峠登り口(北）Kii-Katsuura Sta.
紀伊勝浦駅

42

Fudarakusan-ji
補陀洛山寺

JR Kinokuni LineJRきのくに線
Kii-Tenma Sta.
紀伊天満駅

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

Michi-no-Eki Nachi
道の駅なち
1000ｍ

100

Onsen (Hot spring)

ShrinePublic phone

View point

Station

TempleConvenience store

Covered shelter

Bus stop

Unpaved trail
Paved road

Grocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Parking

Shop/StoreOji shrine

Post OfficeVending machine

Stamp

Police Station

Drinking water

Accommodation

Fire Station

Information

Camping

School

浜の宮王子

Kumano Nachi Taisha
熊野那智大社

46

Daimon-zaka entrance
大門坂入口（県道交差）

Nachisan bus stop
那智山バス停

Daimon-zaka

大門坂
Daimon-zaka
Washoan Homestay
大門坂 和笑庵

46

Mitaki Sanso
美滝山荘

Kumano Kodo
bus stop
熊野古道バス停

Meoto-sugi
Cedar trees
夫婦杉
Tafuke-oji
多富気王子

Kumano Nachi Taisha・Nachisan Seiganto-ji

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Nachisan Seiganto-ji
那智山青岸渡寺
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
Three-storied Pagoda
那智山青岸渡寺三重塔

Nachi-no-Taki-mae bus stop
那智の滝前バス停

Hiro-jinja
飛瀧神社

Nachi-no-Otaki Falls
那智大滝

Mitaki Sanso
美滝山荘

43

Albergue Kodo
Guesthouse
アルベルゲ古道

Fudaraku
Graveyard
ふだらく霊園(柿の古木）
Nisaka-no-Gojizo
荷坂の五地蔵Nachisan bus stop
那智山バス停
Daimon-zaka entrance
大門坂入口（県道交差）

Ichinono-oji
市野々王子

Hosen-ji
宝泉寺

Minpaku Kodo
Koshin-to庚申塔 Ninose-bashi Bridge
二ノ瀬橋

Nachi-no-Taki-mae bus stop
那智の滝前バス停
Hiro-jinja
飛瀧神社

46

Nachi-no-Otaki Falls
那智大滝

Nachi Nebokedo
那智ねぼけ堂

46

43

Nachisan Seiganto-ji
Three-storied Pagoda
那智山青岸渡寺三重塔

熊野那智大社・那智山青岸渡寺

Iseki Chuzaisho-mae bus stop
井関駐在所前バス停

Nachikatsuura IC
那智勝浦IC

Hamanomiya-oji

200ｍ

LegendPublic Wi-fi

Kumano Sansho
Omiwa-yashiro
熊野三所大神社

0200ｍ

ToiletMakinono bus stop
牧野々バス停

Nachi Sta.
那智駅

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熊野三所
熊野三所大神社
大神社
Michi-noMinshuku
Eki
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道の駅なち
民宿にしき

HAMANOMIYAPal’s Inn Katsuura SHICHIFUKUJIN
パルスイン勝浦 Nachi-no-Hama
ゲストハウス浜の宮
Michi-no-Eki
七福神
那智の浜Nachi Sta. Nachi
那智駅
Blue 1：１
Beach5Nachi
Nachi
Sta. 道の駅なち, 0 0 0(Nachi-no-Hama)
ブルービーチ那智（那智の浜）
那智駅

Ama Shogun Memorial
Monument
尼将軍供養塔

46

Blue Beach Nachi (Nachi-no-Hama)
ブルービーチ那智（那智の浜）

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紀伊天満駅

Tawara ～ Kii-Tenma Sta.

400m

24

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4242
Kii-Tenma Sta.

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NachisanKumano Kodo bus stop
熊野古道バス停

Tafuke-oji
Daimonzaka
bus stop
大門坂バス停多富気王子

Daimonzaka Parking
大門坂駐車場25

Katsuura Onsen
Fishing Port
Katsuura is a seaside village offering glimpses of local life on theedge of the mountainous Kii peninsula where a local fishing port
and hot spring resort exist side-by-side.
Access: JR trains run daily from Osaka (~3 hrs, 45 min) and Nagoya(~3 hrs, 45 min).

Onsen

Katsuura is well-known for its hot mineral waters which feedsoothing baths at many of the accommodations including Bokido
a hot spring in a cave with ocean views, at Hotel Urashima.

Pals Inn Katsuura
パルスイン勝浦

Benten-jima Island
Along the Northern edgeof the Katsuura peninsula,which faces onto Nachi Bay,are some unique landmarks
such as the photogenic
Benten-jima, which links toland a low tide. This small
pinnacle island is part of the
Nanki Kumano Geopark andfeatures a picturesque red
Torii gateway at its foot.

Athletics & Culture Hall
体育文化会館
Taiiku bunka kaikan-mae
体育文化会館前
Suruda-toge trailhead (North)
駿田峠登り口(北）46Sunrise Katsuura
サンライズ勝浦❶●

Minshuku Kamenoi
民宿亀の井

Susaki須崎

Katsuura Information Center
Hours: 9:00~18:00 (Open year-round)Asahimachi
朝日町

❷
●
Asahi
朝日
Minshuku Katsuuraso
民宿かつうら荘Fish Market

Katsuura is a famous fishing port, especially for tuna. In the main
harbor is the commercial fish market held in the morning. Thereis a viewing room overlooking the sales area. Inquire at the
information center for details about market tours.
Hours: Open early
Closed: Saturdays, variable
NOTE: Please respect themarket, do not walk amongst
the fish as outside footwear
can contaminate the site andyour presence can disrupt theactivities.

Blue Beach Nachi(Nachi-no-Hama)
At the base of Nachi Bay isBlue Beach Nachi for thoselooking for some sand. The
wide crescent shaped beachis ~2 km north of Kii-Katsuura
station.

Local seafood

Full meals❶ 吾作

0735-52-3878

❷ ゆや

Yuya

0735-52-5577❸ bodaibodai0735-52-0039❹ いちりん

IchirinGosaku❺Sushi

17:00～22:30
17:00～23:00

定休（日と月曜の祝日）
Closed on Sun. & national hoidays of Mon.
定休
（月）
Closed on Mon.
定休（火）
Closed on Tue.

0735-29-7911

11:30～13:30
17:00～21:30

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

Takehara
竹原

0735-52-1134

11:00～14:00
17:00～21:00

不定休
Variable holidays

Hinodemaru

0735-52-0606

7:00～13:30
17:00～21:30

定休（金）
Closed on Fri.

11:30～21:00

不定休
Variable holidays

11:30～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休（月と第4日）Closed on Mon. & every 4th Sun.

11:00～14:00
11:00～16:00❻ ハーバー食堂日の出丸❼ まぐろ三昧那智

Nachi

0735-52-1046

Katsuragi

0735-52-1845

❽ 桂城

❾ 森本屋

0735-52-4578

Yamato0735-52-5738

Morimotoya

Katsuura
Infomation Center❽●

Oyado Hana
Guesthouse
お宿はな

❸
●

Nachikatsuura
Municipality
Onsen Hospital
那智勝浦町立温泉病院

Public phone

Onsen (Hot spring)

Convenience store

StationGrocery store

Bus stop

BakeryParking

Bento Lunch Box

Gas Station

Hama-Yu
はまゆ

❹
●

●●
❺
❻

❾
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Manseiro
万清楼
Tourist Pier
観光桟橋
Hotel Charmant
ホテルシャルモント

Nagisakan
なぎや館

Maguro Building
マグロビルヂング

10

Genbudo
玄武洞

Nisshokan
日昇館

Fish Market
勝浦漁協地方卸売市場

LegendBank❼●

Nigiwai Ichiba Maguro Market
勝浦漁港にぎわい市場

Why Kumano, Hostel & Cafe Bar
ワイ クマノToilet 42

Bentenjima
弁天島Hachiman-jinja
八幡神社
Katsuurakyoku-mae
Town Stay MUNE HOUSE
勝浦局前
Hachiman-jinja-mae
町中ステイ 宗ハウス Kaio-zenji
Why Kumano
八幡神社前
海翁禅寺
UNWINED
Business Hotel Blue Harbor
ビジネスホテルブルーハーバー

Asahi Park
朝日公園

Kii-Katsuura Sta.
紀伊勝浦駅

Udon&Soba noodles

11:00～14:00
17:00～22:30

❿ 大和
26

Izakaya pub

Umi-no-Hotel Ichi-no-Taki
海のホテル一の滝

Hotel & Renta Car 660
Onsen Minshuku Kosakaya
温泉民宿小阪屋

Maru House
Minshuku Wakatake
民宿わかたけRestaurant Guide

KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura
亀の井ホテル那智勝浦
Benten-jima Island
弁天島

KItahama
北浜

Minshuku Koide
民宿こいで

There are also hot spring footbaths called Ashiyu scatteredthroughout town, near thefishing port and in front of
the Kii-Katsuura train station,
great to immerse your wear
feet in.

Katsuura

Nachi Bay
那智湾

Kii-Tenma Sta.
紀伊天満駅

Honkan
本館

GUEST HOUSE KAZZ

Nachikatsuura Town Hall
那智勝浦町役場

Hotel Urashima
ホテル浦島Japanese Sweets

Post Office
Police Station

定休（第2,第4火）
Closed on every 2nd & 4th Tue.

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

Michi-no-Eki rest area

SchoolPaved road

Accommodation
Coin Laundry

Hospital
ShrineOther Paved road

TempleUnpaved trail

Sanjokan
山上館

Urashima Inari-jinja
浦島稲荷神社

Yukai Resort Premium Koshinoyu
湯快リゾートプレミアム越之湯Information

Bokido
忘帰洞

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima
碧き島の宿 熊野別邸 中の島

Other Unpaved trail0

Lookout point
展望台

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

500ｍ

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Model Itineraries
Highlight Walks
Umakorobi-zaka Highlight Walk
●Train to Susami●Walk Umakorobi-zaka to Nishihama bus
stop (p.12, ~3.5km)●Bus to Susami Sta. 🅐
Tomiyamahirami-michi Highlight Walk
●Train to Tako
●Walk Tomiyamahirami-michi to Tako-noUra bus stop (p.15, ~2km) 🅑

309

24

169

371

370

168

480
425

311
311

42

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●Bus to Tonda-bashi or train to Kii-Tonda
Sta.
●Walk Tonda-zaka to Ago (p.8~9, ~14km)

TAXI

Office
TEL: 0739-52-2155(Japanese only)
Price:~2000yen
NOTE: There is only one taxi based here
and the driver is on holiday on Sundays
and national holidays. It is best to call inadvance to make a reservation (Japaneseonly). If you plan to use a taxi it is often
easiest to take the train in the morning
to Kii-Hiki and walk from Mikegawa to
Tonda. The taxi can then be reserved tocorrespond to the train arrival time.

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309

24

B

370

168

168

Day1：
●Transfer to Tanabe, overnight ❶

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311
42

371

COMMUNITY BUS
Route: Kii-Hiki Station to Ago area.
Company: Meiko Taxi, Main Office
TEL: 0739-42-2727 (Japanese only)
Price:~300yen
NOTE: Limited bus times with reservations
needed for most departures. Does not run
on Sundays or national holidays. Call directly
for information (Japanese only).

Day3：●Bus to Tonda-bashi●Walk to Ago and Susami (～24km),
overnight ❸Day4：●Walk to Esumi (～16km), overnight ❹Day5：●Walk to Tanami (～16km), overnight ❺Day6：●Walk to Kushimoto (～10km), overnight ❻Day7：●Walk to Tawara (～15km), overnight ❼Day8：●Walk to Katsuura Onsen (～18km), overnight ❽Day9：●Walk to Kumano Nachi Taisha (～8km) ❾Day10：●Transfer to next destination

Yamato-Yagi

Osaka-Abenobashi

42

Kii

Kainan
309

24

169

371

370

Kamogo

Yuasa
311

42

311

1

2

371

3

Hoshiya
Kishi
IdakisoKii-Uchihara

9

4 5 67

8

42

Gobo

HashimotoGojo

No service
November to April.

GOKURAKUBASHI
KoyasanTozanguchi
KitsumotoKii-Miyahara

425

Tennoji

HinenoYamanakadani
Ikenokawa

Minoshima

168

480

●Bus to Shirahama Onsen or Tsubaki
Onsen, overnight ❷425

Kintetsu-Nara
Nara

Kansai Airport

311
311

42

Day2：
●Walk to Tonda (～14km)

371

Namba

425

Ohechi Intermediate Complete Trek
169

Yamato-Saidaiji
Shin-Osaka
Osaka
Tsuruhashi

Shin-Imamiya

480

Wakayamashi
Wakayama

480

42

Kobe Sannomiya

371

C

309

370

169

Shin-Kobe

to Fukuoka
to Himeji

371

24

NOTE: There is limited public transportation

Route: Kii-Hiki Station to Ago area.
Company: Meiko Taxi, Kii-Hiki Station

The Nagai-zaka (p.12~13) is the mostpopular day walk on the Ohechi routewhich runs between Susami and Mirozu
train stations.
Walking in either direction is possible,
but monitoring train times at Mirozu
station is important as only local trains
stop there. From west to east is a morecommon direction of walking.

371

Tonda-zaka Day Walk

Kii-Hiki & Ago Access Options
WALKING
Route: Kii-Hiki Station to Mikegawa, onroad #37
Distance:~5 km
Time:~1.5 hr
Total Elevation Gain:~90m
Total Elevation Loss:~80m

to Nagoya, Tokyo

Nagai-zaka Day Walk

Tobiyatani-michi Highlight Walk
●Train to Tanami●Walk Tobiyatani-michi to Kii-Arita Sta.
(p.16, ~3km) 🅒in this area so the two most common ways
to connect the Kii-Hiki Station and Ago is bycommunity bus, taxi or walking.
Community bus and taxi reservations must
be done in Japanese.

Kyoto

Below are basic overviews of the ways to walk the Kumano Kodo Ohechi
route from a shorter highlight trip to a multi-day trek.

No service
December to March.

to Ise, Nagoya

Gomadanzan
Totsukawa Onsen
Kirari-Ryujin

Gonose-bashi
Dojoji

JR
Shinkansen
Nankai Railway
Kintetsu Railway
Wakayama Electric Railway
Kishu Railway
Koyasan Cablecar
Ryujin Bus
Meiko Bus
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Nara Kotsu
Nankai Rinkan Bus
Shirahama Town Bus
Susami Town Bus
Kushimoto Town Bus
Kushimoto Tour Bus
Taiji Town Bus
Nachikatsuura Town Bus
Wakayama Bus Naga
Kainan City Bus
Daijyu Bus
Kumano Kodo

Yakio
No service
December to March.

Ryujin Onsen

Owase

Nishi-Gobo
Kitahama

Kurisugawa

Hosshinmon-oji

Hongu Taisha-mae

Inami
KirimeMinabeAsso

Takijiri

Kumanoshi

Kumano Nachi Taisha
Nachisan Seiganto-ji
NachisanDaimonzaka

ShinguTonda-bashi
Nachi
ShirahamaIchiyaTsubaki Onsen
Kii-Tenma
Mikegawa
Kii-Katsuura
Shirahama Bus Center
Shimowada
YukawaAgo
Taiji
SusamiMirozuKii-Uragami
Nanki Shirahama Airport
Kii-Tonda
Kii-Tahara
Esumi(Daily ﬂights to Haneda,Tokyo)
Tanami
Kii-Hiki
TawaraKii-Arita
Koza
Michi-no-Eki Susami
WabukaKushimotoKii-Hime(Susami Marriott)
Tako
Hashigui-iwa (Hashigui-iwa Marriott)
Kii-Tanabe

Shionomisaki
Kanko Tower

Kashino Todai-guchi

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Route Guide
Tanabe to Tonda
This semi-urban route from Tanabe to Tonda begins in the city
center, transitioning from neighborhood streets to rural riverside
landscapes.
Michiwake-ishi Signpost
The historic stone signpost in the Kitashinmachi neighborhood
marks the junction between three Kumano Kodo Routes: Kiiji tothe north, Nakahechi to the east and Ohechi to the south. It is alarge square piece of rock 218cm high and 30cm thick. This is thestarting point of the Ohechi.
Aritoshi-jinja
Nearby the signpost is the Aritoshi-jinja shrine with a history ofover 1000 years. The origin of "Aritoshi" is related to the story ofa young man who was ordered to pass a thread through a conchshell, and succeeded by tying an ant to the thread, and have it go
through the conch shell with drops of nectar. "Ari" means "ant" and"toshi" refers to passing through.
Tokei-jinja
Tokei-jinja often served as the ritual beginning of the pilgrimage
for those passed through Tanabe.
Departing the City Center
The trail passes through the urban center heading south on amain road lined with stores and restaurants. If you are walking thissection on a weekday during the school year it is possible to see
waves of uniformed students riding their bicycles to nearby highschools.
Ogata-jinja
The trail begins to climb over a small hill at Ogata-jinja, south of
Kii-Shinjo station. The Kii peninsula coastline faces the Pacific
Ocean and intermittently gets inundated by tsunami waves. At
Ogata-jinja there are rock monuments which mark the height ofhistoric tsunamis.
Sanno-bashi Bridge
At Ichihara-jinja the trail follows
side roads through a residential
area scattered with fields throughthe wide, fertile river plain of
Tonda-gawa River.
Sanno-bashi is a special type of
low-water crossing bridge called
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without damage. There are no railings, which adds a slight senseof adventure.
Mushikui-iwa Rock in Horo & Dainichi-do
The technical term for the honeycomb patterned cliff is called atafone (plural: tafoni). The colloquial Japanese name is "Mushikui"
or "insect eaten". The cliff reveals the sandstone layers, originallyformed long ago as deposits on the ocean floor. Beside the cliff
is the Dainichi-do hall dedicated to Dainichi Nyorai, the cosmic
Buddha, where locals pray for recovery from illness and for thehealth and safety of their farm animals.
Hirama-jinja
The shrine ground of Hirama-jinja features many ancient trees,
including a giant Yonominoki or Hackberry seeming to growstraight out of the rocks. At the base of this tree is a small Gorinto
tower under the stone outcropping believed to be a warrior's
gravesite.
Nichi-jinja
Nichi-jinja is a combination ofshrines, with the main deity beingtransferred from Ise Jingu by
Norihide Yoshida in 1167. The
current construction dates fromthe mid-18th century.
Kii-Tonda Station Junction
The Tonda-bashi bridge is the junction to the JR Kii-Tonda train
station. The scenery becomes more varied, spotted with ricepaddies and fields until you come to Sodo-ji.

Tonda-zaka
The Tonda-zaka slope is the first major pass on the Ohechi route,the west side is a mountain trail, while the east side of the passfollows a gravel forestry road to the small Ago settlement along
the Hiki-gawa River.
Sodo-ji
Sodo-ji is a branch temple of a Zen sect and was restored in 1774.
It is known to have a fine collection of famous calligraphy. Follow
the trail to the right of this foundation to begin the walk into theforest of the Tonda-zaka slope.
Ichiri-matsu remains
The first landmark is the remains of Ichiri-matsu, a milestonemarking the distance in ri, a classic Japanese counter with theequivalent of about 4 km. Pine trees were often planted at suchsites, but unfortunately no pine trees remain.

Takase-Yogaisan Castle Ruins
The remains of a feudal period castle are located on a slightly
elevated ridge, featuring the remnants of enclosures, dry moats,and protective trenches. One of its functions is believed to be themonitoring and control of the Ohechi.
Shirahama Peninsula
As the trail climbs, looking back offers scenic views of the
Shirahama peninsula to the northwest.
Tonda-zaka Teahouse Remains
Teahouses were critical infrastructure of pilgrimage routes in thearea, offering places of rest, nourishment, and social exchange.
This teahouse appears in the travelogues of writers and artists
including an episode from an 1804 journal. It is believed to havebeen operating until approximately 1919.
Agotsujimatsu-toge Pass
Agotsujimatsu-toge pass is close
to the highest point of the Tondazaka. The name derives from thefact that groves of pine trees grewin the area. But in 1948 a forest fire
destroyed the forest. From here thetrail descends on a mixed gravel andpaved forestry road until the Shuku-no-Taki junction.
Bonji-toThis memorial tower is engraved with the sacred Sankrit charactersbelieved to represent Buddhist divinities including those of Amida(Buddha of Compassion and Wisdom) and Kannon (Bodhisattva ofMercy), two of the most worshipped in Japan and part of the main
triad of deities worshipped at the Kumano Sanzan grand shrines.
Koshin-to
A Koshin-to is a monument or pillar often erected at the village
entrance to protect it from epidemics and calamities. This area
was the boundary of a previous settlement nearby.
Koshin is a folk belief with Taoist origins dating back to the Heianperiod (794-1185). According to the ancient sexagenary calendar,
every 60th day was Koshin day. It was believed that on the nightof this day while sleeping, the Sanshi (three worms or entities) inthe body would escape and ascend to report the sins of the person
to the Celestial God, which would result in a shorter lifespan. To
prevent this, believers would stay up all night, which developed
into an important event of the faith.
Mikegawa
Mikegawa is located where the trail meets route 37, the main roadthat runs the length of the Hiki-gawa River. It is ~5km from here
along the road southwest to Kii-Hiki train station.

Ago Settlement
To the east of Mikegawa is thesmall settlement of Ago built on awide bend in the river where ricecultivation takes place.

Hotoke-zaka
This trail rises over the ridge across the river from Ago.
It is a short, steep ascent on a mountain trail, then onto paved,
rural roads to Susami village on the coast.
Hiki-gawa River Crossing
There are two ways to cross the Hiki-gawa River, one is a boat
crossing (reservations needed) and the other a detour trail (notoften maintained) accessed via a bridge.
Katsura-matsu Milestone
On the opposite side of the river, the trail climbs steeply for ~1 km
until Katsura-matsu Milestone. The playful name means "wig pinetree" because of a tree that stood here with the appearance ofsporting a hair piece.
Hotoke-zaka Teahouse Remains
This teahouse operated until ~1940. Until the completion of
the rail line in 1935, there was a lively cattle market held nearby
monthly.
Jinushi-jinja
Jinushi-jinja is a prime exampleof the strong and ancient natureworship belief system of theindigenous culture. There is noshrine pavilion here, but rather
nature itself is the object ofworship.
Susami Station
The route continues south along route 222 until it enters the small
coastal village of Susami passing by the Susami Oji-jinja shrine andManpuku-ji temple before arriving at Susami train station.
SusamiSusami is one of the larger
villages along this section ofcoastline which has a fishingport and pleasant beach. A
dome-shaped island stands out
in the bay and is called Inazumijima. Worshiped by local people,
it is marked by a red torii gate.

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Nagai-zaka
Nagai-zaka is a series of passes between Susami Station and Mirozu
Station. The main Nagai-zaka section is on the eastern half. Thisis probably the most popular section of the Ohechi because of its
diversity of scenery and ease of access from the train line.
Coastal Road
Leaving Susami Sta. the trail follows the road offering picturesqueviews of the rocky coastline.
Umakorobi-zaka Trailhead
The Umakorobi-zaka trailhead is a little tricky to find because it is in
the rear of a concrete industrial site. Walk through the facility to theback and you can find a sign and a staircase leading up into the forest.
Solar Panels
The trail works its way around a large field of solar panels near the
top of the small pass.
Nishihama Trailhead
Once the trail reaches the coastline again it runs along route 42
until a small side road leading back into the mountains. Thisjunction is called the Nishihama trailhead.
Tao-no-toge Pass
The Tao-no-toge pass is a lovely short trail, up and over a rise,
before descending to rejoin the road.
Wabukagawa Oji-jinja
The trail follows a paved road through a scattering of homes thatline a valley with terraced rice fields. The Wabukagawa Oji-jinja
shrine is a conglomeration of different shrines from different time
periods dating back to ancient times. The old growth shrine grove
is impressive with Camphor, Cryptomeria, Nagi and Muku trees.
Wabukagawa Trailhead
Continuing along the road leads
to the west trailhead of theNagai-zaka proper.
Hanchiku
Hanchiku is an ancient road
construction technique where
soil and clay are built up andpounded to level the surface
for ease of passage. The beautifully manmade ridge lines areintelligently constructed to blend in with nature creating a longlasting and aesthetically pleasing trail.
Chaya-no-Dan
Along the way there are multiple ocean-view lookout points before
arriving at the remains of a teahouse where currently radio towers stand.

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Mirozu Trailhead
Follow a paved road briefly before beginning the descent throughthe forest to the east trailhead. From here it is a short walk to
Mirozu train station.
Mirozu Station
Mirozu is a small, local train station with a stunning backdrop ofdramatic shoreline. If the small cafe is open, enjoy a well-deserved
drink and soak in the views while waiting for the train.
Chartered Fishing BoatsOne of the main industries left in these tiny port settlements arecharter fishing boats. The Japanese are huge fishermen, and thispart of the coast is a hugely popular destination.
Michi-no-Eki Susami
The Michi-no-Eki Susami rest area has a multitude of services
including a souvenir shop, restaurant, and information center. Next
to this facility is the Ebikani Aquarium, a modest crabs and shrimp
aquarium but well-loved by enthusiasts.
Medieval Struggles
Omachi-zaka slope, just after the Michi-no-Eki, is the site of asomber episode in the aftermath of the famous Genpei War (11801185) which led to the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate
under Minamoto-no-Yoritomo ushering in Japan's medieval period.
Genji (Minamoto clan) had defeated the Heiki (Taira clan) who fled
into the rural regions of Japan. It was here that Princess Shiragiku
was tracked down and slain, while her eight samurai attendants
waited unknowingly a short way down the slope. Hearing of theassassination and their subsequent failure of duty, all of themcommitted ritual suicide.

Esumi to Tanami
From Esumi to Tanami the Ohechi hugs the rugged southeast
coastline linking small fishing villages, many of which have seen adramatic drop in population. The trail follows essentially the sameroute as the JR rail line and highway 42, crisscrossing along theway. Much of the way is on paved roads, main and subsidiary, withthe occasional, short, forested path over a small pass.
Hirami Plateaus
The trail continues along the coastline passing by a series ofsettlements accessed by short slopes connected by roads. There are
Buddhist statues with names reflecting the unique geology of thearea: U-no-Hirami Jizo, Naka-no-Hirami Jizo, and Ohirami-no-Jizo.
The word "Hirami" is unique to this area referring to the Coastal
Terraces or flat plateaus extending into the sea which provide
precious farmlands in this mountainous region. Some of theplateau's names are Denji's Hirami, Western Hirami, and Eastern
Hirami-continuing all along this section of coastline.

Satono-no-Hama Beach & Coast Trail
After the Ohirami-no-Jizo the route leaves route 42 descending
into a small bay and the scenic Satono-no-hama Beach. Follow thetrail along the beach and around the rocky head to Rokubo-hamabeach.

Between Tanami and Kushimoto village the Ohechi mainly follows
route 42 with a trail over small pass: Tobiyatani-michi. The views
across the Pacific Ocean are expansive.

NOTE: There is no distinct trail, so
walkers pick their way throughand over the shoreline rocks.
Once around the small cape a trail
into the forest at the far end of
the beach leads back to route 42.

Tobiyatani-michi
The Ohechi follows the coastline
on route 42 until Tanami village
where the Tobiyatani-michi leads
over a pass to the neighboring
Arida village.

Wabuka Station
Continue on-and-off roads and short trails until Wabuka village
and the white, cubic train station.

Historic records mention "ashburners" who burnt coral to makeplaster powder from the ash. Local tradition says that the plasterwas used for the white walls of Wakayama Castle and on the firststone lighthouses in Japan built in the 1870s. There is a niceviewpoint on the east side of the trail before the descent to thebayside. Follow around the bay and over another hill to arrive at
the Kushimoto Marine Park.

Divine Fishing Legend
A local legend describes that in Wabuka on a cold winter's nighta fisherman noticed a disheveled monk in distress. He took
him to his home for the night and fed him a hot meal. The nextmorning, he was very thankful and upon his departure he told thefisherman that in the spring at a spot 4 km in the ocean from here
and a depth of 180 meters you can catch a large fish. In the spring
the fisherman followed the monk's directions and just as he saidcaught a huge fish. The villager all agree that it must have beenSaint Kobo Daishi and erected a hall in his honour. This is one ofthe possible beginnings to the small Daishi-do monuments in thearea.
Nittahirami-michi
Between Wabuka and Tako are more Hirami plateaus including the
Nittahirami with a well-preserved trail in the forest and stone wall
remains.
Tokuhon Shonin Myogohi Monument
Tokuhon Shonin (1758-1818) was a Buddhist monk from Hidaka
in Wakayama Prefecture. He entered priesthood at the age of 27
and went on a nationwide pilgrimage. While on his journey, hechanted the Nembutsu for the people and communities in needalong the way. The Nembutsu is a religious chant invoking theBuddha of the Pure Land.
Tomiyamahirami-michi
The first forested trail after Tako station is Tomiyamahirami-michi,
a well-worn trail which has been eroded into the earth by the
centuries of pilgrims and travelers. Between the stones, coral wasused to pave the path. Here native forest creates a tunnel effectleading to a short ridge line. On the other side of the pass there
is a dynamic, sharp swirling descent to a small tunnel underneath
the JR rail line which emerges back to route 42.

Tanami to Kushimoto

Kushimoto Marine ParkThe Kushimoto Marine Park was
the first established marine parkin Japan in July 1970, associatedwith the Yoshino-Kumano
National Park. The Kushimoto
Marine Park Center is a set of
educational and sightseeing
facilities focused on the marine
environment in Kushimoto including an aquarium, underwaterobservation tower, glass-bottom boat tour, restaurant, souvenir
shop, research station and diving park.
The clear warm waters of the Kuroshio Current from the southwashes along the coast in Kushimoto, the southernmost tip ofHonshu (the main island of Japan) creating the perfect conditions
for a coral reef-the most northern in the world. This rich marine
environment is registered under the international Ramsar
Convention on Wetlands.
Roadside Monuments
Around 3 km past the aquarium are two monuments across fromeach other, one is a green statue of Kobo Daishi during the timeof his ascetic training in Shikoku and one symbolic of a Turkishtalisman.
Kushimoto & Turkey
Turkey's connection to Kushimoto began in 1890 when a vesselsank off it shores, and its surviving crew were helped by the local
people. Present-day Kushimoto has sister city relations with
Mersin and Yakakent. To celebrate this connection a large "Nazar
Boncuk" Turkish tile amulet was built in 1999.

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Mukaibukuro Junction
At the Mukaibukuro junction the trail splits in two, one inlandover a high plain with some agricultural activity and the coastalroute via Kushimoto town, which passes by the Muryo-ji Temple &Kushimoto Okyo Rosetsu Art Museum and impressive Hashigui-iwa
Rock formations.

Kushimoto to Tawara
After the junction of the inland route and coastal route the Ohechi
follows the highway until the next town, Koza, at the mouth of the
Koza-gawa River.
The Ohechi follows the main highway until Tawara.
Koza
This town lines the narrow banks of the Koza-gawa river at its
mouth. The trail follows narrow streets with closely built housesback to the coast and around a small fishing port before meetingup again with route 42.
Divine Islands Love Story
There are two sacred islands
in Koza that relate to a tragic
legendary love story: Kuroshima
and Kochijima. Kuroshima is ~1
kilometer in the ocean from themouth of the river. Kochijima
is in the middle of the river ~3kilometers upstream.
Long ago there was a sea breamliving around Kuroshima island and a snake, who were deeply inlove. When a great flood struck the Koza-gawa river they wereseparated and could no longer meet, as the snake was now
associated with Kochijima island. The local people took pity on
the separated lovers and began to take the spirit of the sea breamonce a year to see the spirit of the snake. This is the legendary
beginning of the Kochi Matsuri festival's Mifune sacred boat entry
ritual, where elaborately decorated boats head to Kuroshima Island
for a purification rite before heading to Kochijima Island. The
boats are remnants of the traditional whaling culture of Koza.
TawaraAlong the next section of route 42 just before the tiny settlementof Tawara is the rugged coastline famous for ocean fog at sunrise
in the winter and very popular with photographers. Thenthe trail heads up the banks of the Tahara-gawa river. On the
opposite side of the river mouth is a small beach, fishing port, andaccommodation with hot spring. The shoreline beyond that iscalled the Arafune Coastline, park of the regional Geopark. Inlandfrom the Arafune Coastline on the top of the mountain is the
future site of the Spaceport Kii rocket launch complex, Japan's firstprivately owned facility.

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Tawara to Katsuura
From here is a series of small passes which connect rural
settlements, until arriving in the Katsuura, a larger fishing village,
and hot spring town.
Tawara Marsh
The trail leaves the road and walks along a paved path on the edgeof marsh before returning to the highway.
Caution: A dangerous section of road walking leads to the westernentrance of the short Shimizu-toge.
Shimizu-toge Pass
The Shimizu-toge Pass marks
the border between the regional
areas of Kuchi-Kumano and OkuKumano, with a monument built
in 1927 to mark the transition. On
the east end there is a good view
onto the fingerlike Uragami Bay.
Uragami-toge Pass
The route descends through a set of homes to the Kii-Uragami
train station before heading back into the coastal mountains andthe Uragami-toge pass.
Shiogama-jinja
Near the train crossing is Shiogama-jinja, a small village shrinewith bright red torii gate and shrine pavilions perched on the topof a small hill surrounded by forest. A singular ritual to exorcise
demons and pray for bountiful catches is performed here at the
beginning of each year. It is connected to the whaling tradition
and features children collecting sacred straw objects that a priest
shoots with an arrow.
Binchotan Charcoal Kilns
Along the forestry road on the western side of the Uragami-togepass there is a set of charcoal kilns that specialize in the productionof the high-grade Binchotan charcoal. Binchotan is a type of whitecharcoal made from ubame oak trees, which grow along the Kii
peninsula coastline. Binchotan is a very dense, hard white charcoal
that burns cleanly at high heat for a long time-perfect for cooking.
It is named after Bicchuya Chozaemon, a charcoal dealer from
Tanabe that first sold the product in Edo in the 17th century.

giraffes and camels. The trail runs through the forests and underthe expressway to a retention pond.
Yonego-ike
The Yonego-ike pond was constructed in 1708 by local villages
over a three-year period of intense labour. And took another 10
years to complete the irrigation channels to the village below. Thiswater has been sustaining crops and livelihoods of citizens for over
300 years.
Niko-toge Pass
On the other side of the old park that surrounds the retention
pond is the Niko-toge pass. On the steep climb there are glimpsesof the ocean and Taiji village in the distance. The descent follows acreek that only has water when it rains, and mixed forests of cedar
and cypress plantations.
Yukashi-gata Lagoon
Across the Niko-gawa river the
trail follows roads around thesaline Yukashi-gata lagoon withplants and marine animals typicalof salt marshes. An estuary at
the confluence of three rivers
was closed off by sediment at theriver mouth creating the brackishlagoon. The historic Yurinoyama
Onsen, loved by locals, is on its banks.
Suwa-jinja
After the Yukashi-gata lagoon the trail follows a sideroad and thena short portion of route 42. Before the route 42 junction is Suwajinja and its impressive grove.
Suruda-toge Pass
Suruda-toge pass is the final pass before reaching the Katsuura
village and notable as the setting for an unusually large numberof legends. The trail entrance is just before the tunnel and passes
through the grounds of a private residence with a lumber yard.

Ota-gawa River Valley
The trail runs through the forest and descends into the Shimowada
district with aging homes and rice paddies. Cross Ota-gawa riverat Suwa-jinja to access the next small pass, Ichiya-toge.

Kasu Jizo statue and the Old Well
About halfway through the pass is a large cut at the top of themountain. On the west side of the path is a shimenawa rope
between two trees, forming a torii-like entrance. Beyond this,marked by red banners, rise the stairs to the Kasu Jizo statue.
Not far from the base of the stairs stands an old well. According totradition, it was dug as an act of gratitude by a man whose motherregained the use of her legs after he carried her on his back to prayat the Kasu Jizo statue.

Ichiya-toge Pass
The west entrance to Ichiya-toge pass is a zoo-well actually not atrue zoo-but a small garden with statues of exotic animals such as

Descent into Katsuura
The trail feels like a backdoor entrance to the village of Katsuura
arriving in the parking lot of the Hotel.

Katsuura to Nachisan
At Katsuura the trail turns inland, leading to the impressive Nachino-Otaki falls. The final Daimon-zaka slope is one of the mostphotographed sections of the Kumano Kodo.
Fudarakusan-ji
Fudarakusan-ji is a Tendai
Buddhist temple located ~6 km
downstream from Nachi-no-Otaki
falls near the coast.
It is from here that Buddhist
priests performed Fudaraku
Tokai, a type of ritual martyrdom
involving sailing out into thesouthern sea in search of the Kannon's southern Pure Land
Paradise called Fudarakusan.
Furiwake-ishi: Kumano Kodo Junction
On the grounds of Kumano Sansho Omiwa-yashiro shrine stands astone pillar called the Furiwake-ishi (Parting Stone). This marks theintersection of three Kumano Kodo routes: Nakahechi, Ohechi, andIseji.
Daimon-zaka
Daimon-zaka is an impressive
cobblestone staircase (600 m
long with 267 stairs). It is linedwith centuries old trees andruns from the valley bottom to
the Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine
sanctuary.
Kumano Nachi Taisha & Nachisan Seiganto-ji
The third of the three Kumano Sanzan grand shrines is located on
the side of the mountain and features a giant camphor tree. Next
to this is the wonderful wooden Seiganto-ji is a Tendai Buddhist
temple founded in the early 5th century. Across the valley is the
Nachi-no-Otaki falls is 133 meters high and 13 meters wide, thetallest fall in Japan.

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