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ISEJI (Central)

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田丸

Tochihara
栃原

Ise
Jingu
Geku Ise
伊勢神宮外宮 Jingu
Naiku
伊勢神宮内宮Aso
阿曽Umegadani

梅ヶ谷

SERVICES &PRODUCTSKUMANO熊野Ise Jingu
Ise Jingu is one of thesupreme shrines inJapan with a direct andtangible connection
between Japan’s
mythological origins
and the Imperial family.

Japan’s Spiritual Origins
Kumano is an isolated sacred site ofhealing and salvation. It embodies thespiritual 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 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.

Furusato Onsen
古里温泉

Owase

Maruyama
Senmaida

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

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

Kumano Nachi Taisha

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.

Kata

丸山千枚田

KumanoHongu
Taisha熊野本宮大社

WHY BOOK WITH KUMANO TRAVEL?
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Intimate Local Knowledge
Quality Personal Service
Freedom to Discover

Kumano Hongu Taisha

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.

尾鷲

Accommodations Reservations
Tours & Activities
Local Guides
Travel Service（eg. Luggage shuttle）
Model Itineraries

Responsible & Sustainable
Secure Online Booking

紀伊田辺

Kumanoshi
熊野市

KumanoHayatama
TaishaShiko
志古

Kii-Tanabe

賀田KumanoNachi
Taisha

熊野那智大社

熊野速玉大社

Japan
日本

Shingu
新宮

Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

Note: Reservations are required at least 7~10 days in advance.

Useful Words and Phrases
Konnichiwa

Hello ……………こんにちは
Thank you

Arigato……

ありがとう

Sayounara

Goodbye……… さようなら
sumimasen

Excuse me …… すみません
Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?

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

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
YoshinoShasin 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

Koyasan

高野山

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 ××××?
Basu-tei…

Traihead 登山口

Help me! たすけて！

×××× wa doko desu ka?

××××はどこですか？

Tozanguchi…

Bus stop バス停
Tasukete!
…

……………………………………

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

kiiji

CONTENTS
Context ……………………… 1 Itineraries ………………… 23
Overview ……………… 2〜3 Access ……………… 24〜27
Maps …………………… 4〜19 Route Guide ………… 28〜31
Tips …………………… 20〜22

03/2020 printed・発行

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Mie Prefecture

吉野

Ominesan
大峯山

kohechi Omine
Okugakemichi
KumanoHongu Taisha

Iseji

熊野本宮大社

Nakahechi

KumanoNachi Taisha

熊野那智大社

Ohechi

KumanoHayatama
Taisha熊野速玉大社Ise

伊勢

UNESCOWorld Heritage

Kumano Kodo
Iseji
Pilgrimage Route Eastern 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 Iseji route runs along the east
coast of the Kii Peninsula between
Ise Jingu and the Kumano Sanzan.
It was extremely popular in the Edo
period (1603-1868) with the increase ofpilgrims to the Ise. After paying homage,
devotees would continue on the Iseji
to Kumano. This route has a diversityof mountain passes, fishing villages,
terraced rice fields, and beaches.

1

ISEJI (North)

309

Kii-Tanabe
紀伊田辺
311

42

2

Susami-minami IC
すさみ南IC

42

Kushimoto
串本Grocery store

Station

Shingu
新宮

Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

30.1

28.4

26.1

24.7 23.3

22.7

19.7

21.2

18.1 17.5

15.4 14.3 13.8

13.2

8.3

10

4.6

Bus stop

6.0

3.9

4.5

0 km

hr)

~6 1.5~2

1.5 1

Lo

~24

8~11 ~700 ~710

~18

7~10 ~1030 ~1040~18

7~10 ~1000 ~1020~18

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4.5~6

~13

4~6

~330

~340

P.6~7

Magose-toge Pass

~11

3~5

~370

~370

P.8~9

600m

Yakiyama-goe~12

5.5~7.5 ~700

~720

P.12~13

400m

400m

Miki-toge Pass, Hago-toge Pass

~5

2~3

~310

~270

P.14~15

200m

200m

Sone Jiro-zaka Taro-zaka~7

2.5~3.5 ~410

~460

P.14~15

Nigishima-toge Pass, Okamizaka-toge Pass~5

2~2.5 ~320~320

P.14~15

0 km

8.5

6.7

4.7

2.9 2.1

0 km

Hadasu-no-Michi

~4

1.5~2

~230

~140

P.16~17

Odomari-toge Pass, Matsumoto-toge Pass~7

2.5~3.5 ~240

~340

P.16~17

Nisaka-toge Pass

~9

2.5~3.5

~70

~270

P.4~5

Kannon-michi~5

2~2.5 ~280

~320

P.16~17

Nigishima-toge Pass
Obuki-toge Pass
Okamizaka-toge Pass
Matsumoto-toge Pass
Hadasu-no-michi
Sone Jiro-zaka
Taro-zaka~90 ~90~17 5.5~7.5 ~350 ~360

~11 4.5~6

2.4

~16

Miura-toge Pass, Hajikami-toge Pass

ss
(m

(m
Ga
in

)
(km

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Furusato Onsen ~Aiga
Furusato Onsen ~Owase
Aiga ~
Mikisato
Owase ~
Kata Sta.
Mikisato ~Atashika
Kata Sta. ~Atashika
Kata Sta. ~Kumano City
Nigishima Sta. ~Hana-no-Iwaya
Atashika ~Hana-no-Iwaya

3.7

Tsuzurato-toge Pass

800m

)

)

Vending machine

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Nisaka-toge Pass

600m

Station nearbye(Kumano-gawa River
熊野川

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社

371

Accommodationce

JR Kisei Line
JR紀勢本線

371

Convenience store

tan

311

Shirahama
Kumano Nachi Taisha
白浜
熊野那智大社
Nanki Shirahama Airport
Seiganto-ji
南紀白浜空港青岸渡寺

Covered shelter

Kumanoshi
熊野市

311

168

Public phone

Dis

Nanki-Tanabe IC
南紀田辺IC

Drinking water

Tim

Kumano-Odomari IC
熊野大泊IC

Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社

ToiletShop/Store169

ISEJI (South)

425

32.2

800m

LegendTot
Ele al
vat
ion

425

KUMANO KODO
424

Owase
尾鷲

To
t
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vat
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425

Ryujin Onsen
龍神温泉
425

34.6

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168

38.6 37.1 36.2

Kannon-michi

ISEJI (Central)

370

371

200m

260

Kii-Nagashima IC
紀伊長島ICKUMANO KODO

480

400m

39.3

Gokurakubashi
極楽橋

Koyasan
高野山

600m

ist

24

KUMANO KODO

Yoshino
吉野

Gojo
五條

Hashimoto
橋本

800m

D

480

166

Tsuzurato-toge Pass

Miki-toge Pass
Hago-toge Pass

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伊勢西IC
Ise Jingu Naiku
伊勢神宮内宮ash
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吉野口

伊勢市

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170

42

368

369

Taki
多気

Miura-toge Pass
Hajikami-toge Pass

Magose-toge Pass

42 Iseshi

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Sakurai
桜井

23

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Hineno日根野

Matsusaka
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Overview

169

800m
600m
400m

~730 ~730~20

7.5~10.5 ~1170 ~1180~16

6~8.5 ~780 ~790

~11

4~5.5 ~460 ~470

200m

38.4

37.8

36.8 35.8

3534 32.8 32.3 31.3 30.4

28.2

27.2

25.7 24.9

23.5

20.4

18.8 18.4

17.6 16.715.7 14.4 14.1

13.2
13.7

11.7

10.6

9.2

8.2

6.6 5.9

4.3

2.6

2.1

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35.5

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Unpaved trail
Paved trail

800m

Nisaka-toge Pass 荷坂峠

LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleMichi-no-Eki
rest area
Numbermarkers00
every ～100 meters

Grocery store
Shop/Store

Unpaved trail
Paved road

Waymarkers

Bus stop

Drinking water

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Post OfficeInformation

800m

Station

Vending machine

Distance (km):~9
: 2.5~3.5
Time (hr)~70
Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~270

600m
400m

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Police Station

200m
800m

600m

中巻

39.3

004-005_ 荷坂峠 & ツヅラト峠 - 古里温泉

38.6 37.1 36.2

34.6

w：574.201mm

32.2

30.1

28.4

26.1

24.7 23.3

22.7

21.2

19.7

18.1 17.5

15.4 14.3 13.8

13.2

10

8.3

6.0

4.5

3.9

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0

200m

Yama-no-Kami
山の神
Tsuzurato-toge trailhead (South）
ツヅラト峠登り口
（南）
15

0 km

h：278.696mm

Yama-no-Kami
山の神-63.16°
Ikkoku-toge trailhead (North)
一石峠登り口（北）Jizo statue
地蔵
Koshin-do
Tayama-guchi bus stop
庚申堂
田山口バス停Furusato bus stop
古里バス停
P7▶

Train crossing
海野踏切

8.5

I :68
S:98

1000ｍ

Takano-bashi Bridge
高野橋

I :76
S:90

Mie Kumano Kodo
Shokokai-mae bus stop
みえ熊野古道商工会前バス停
Shin-Nagashima-bashi Bridge
新長島橋

Ikkoku-toge trailhead (South)
一石峠登り口（南）Kiinagashima
Furusato Onsen
きいながしま古里温泉

Furusato Onsen
古里温泉

◀P7

4

Train crossing
山本踏切

Ryokan Kinokuni
旅館 紀の國8.5

5

Nagashima-jinja
長島神社
Choraku-ji
長楽寺

Minshuku Kitomaru
民宿 紀東丸Enoura-bashi vertical-lift Bridge
江の浦橋

Uomachi-no-Tamariba
魚まちのたまり場

I :72
S:94

Bukko-ji
佛光寺

Uomachi魚まち

Traincrossing
二郷踏切
Yugakutei
ゆうがく邸

Kii-Nagashima Sta.
紀伊長島駅
Katakami-ike
Pond
片上池

Kiinagashima (Nagashima-bashi Bridge)
紀伊長島
（長島橋）

0 600m
km

200m

6.7

4.7

2.9 2.1

0 km

I :64
S:102

1

10

Tsuzurato-togetrailhead (North）
ツヅラト峠登り口（北）18

Nozurazumi stone wall
野面
Tsuzurato Hanahiroba
ツヅラト花広場

Tochiko-bashi Bridge
栃古橋

Tsuzurato-toge Pass
ツヅラト峠

Nakano-bashi Bridge
中野橋

Teraura-bashi Bridge
寺浦橋 Train crossing
朱行谷踏切
Yahashira-jinja
八柱神社
Umegadani Sta.
梅ケ谷駅

Kiinagashima IC
紀伊長島IC
Kihokucho Yakuba-mae
bus stop
紀北町役場前バス停

Nagashima-eki-mae
bus stop
長島駅前バス停

2.9 2.1

758

Kisei Expressway
紀勢自動車道Ikkoku-toge Pass
一石峠

4.7

400m

Kihokucho Kiinagashima bus stop
紀北町紀伊長島バス停

Kata Kyokai-mae
bus stop
加田教会前バス停

6.7

Nozurazumi stone wall
野面積み

400m

500ｍ

Ki
in
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as himhi amMa
Ki ic B - b
in hi r as
ag -n id hi
as o-E ge
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Ni
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Ni
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Um
or ea
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ad
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a
St n
i
a.

Distance (km): ~16
: 4.5~6
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~290
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~510

Ki
in
(N ag
ag as
as himhi amMa
Ki ic B -b
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as o-E ge
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m i
Ni
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( S ilho e
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Furusato Onsen~Umegadani: 2.5~3.5
Time (hr)~70
Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~270

Umegadani
Crossing
梅ケ谷交差点
Nisaka-togetrailhead (South)
荷坂峠登り口（南）

Okimi-daira
沖見平

12Michi-no-Eki Kiinagashima Manbo
道の駅紀伊長島マンボウ
Koshin庚申
Manbo bus stop
マンボウバス停

5

10

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Buddhist monument
一里塚石仏碑
Nisaka-toge Pass
荷坂峠

Santai-hokora
三体祠

Nisaka-toge trailhead (North)
荷坂峠登り口（北）Umegadani
bus stop
梅ケ谷バス停5

Funatsu~Furusato Onsen

Distance (km)
: ~13
: 4~6
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~330
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~340

船津〜古里温泉

Kamizato

Furusato Onsen

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上里小学校
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両郷橋

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地下道

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至古里温泉
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荒磯処 民宿 はま風
Minshuku Sazanami
浜辺の宿 さざなみ

Momotaro
酒蔵と地魚の宿 桃太郎

200ｍ

I :76
S:90

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Furusato Onsen
きいながしま古里温泉

Furusato
Beach
Campground
古里海岸
キャンプ場

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Ikkoku-togetrailhead (South)
一石峠登り口（南）

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Furusato Onsen
きいながしま古里温泉

Miyama Local Museum
海山郷土資料館

603

I :92
S:74

Kihoku PA
紀北PA

Funatsu-eki-mae bus stop
船津駅前バス停
Shuzen-ji
修禅寺
Yaegaki-jinja
Funatsu Sta.
八重垣神社
船津駅

Hajikami-toge Pass
始神峠

Kamizato Elementary School
上里小学校

◀P9

Train crossing
上里踏切

I :88
Umaze bus stop S:78

Hajikami-toge trailhead (West)
始神峠登り口
（西）
15

馬瀬バス停

5

16

Miura-toge trailhead (West)
三浦峠登り口（西）1Juni-magari
十二曲がり

Legend00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

ToiletDrinking water

Public phone

Information

Waymarkers
I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Camping
Onsen (Hot spring)
StationConvenience store

Public Wi-fi

Grocery store

View point

Shop/Store

Covered shelter

Stamp

Post OfficeVending machine

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Accommodation

Police Station

Bus stop

Ofune-bashi Bridge
大舟橋

Fire Station
SchoolTempleOther Paved road

Furusato bus stop
古里バス停

15
10

5

Miura-toge Pass
三浦峠

Jizo-mae bus stop
地蔵前バス停Otani
おおたに

Sabohanamichi
サボ鼻道

1

I :80
S:86

Miura-toge trailhead (East)
三浦峠登り口（東）

Wakamiya-jinja
若宮神社
Furusato Beach
Azuma
Campgroundあづま
古里海岸キャンプ場
MutsumiFurusato Onsen
Ryokan
古里温泉
むつみ旅館
Doze Beach
道瀬海岸

Ikkoku-togetrailhead (South)
一石峠登り口（南）Hajikami-toge trailhead (East)
始神峠登り口（東）Unpaved trail

Paved road

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I :84
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Hajikami Sakura-hiroba
始神さくら広場

Shrine18

42

Miura bus stop
三浦バス停

I :76
S:90

Kumagaya-bashi Bridge
熊ヶ谷橋

Minose Sta.
三野瀬駅
Train crossing
三浦踏切
Kappo-no-Yado Misuzu
割烹の宿 美鈴
Hatsudensho-mae
bus stop
発電所前バス停

10

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地下道

6Kii-no-Matsushima
四季活魚の宿 紀伊の松島

Train crossing
上里踏切

200m

39.3

Furusato bus stop
Ryori Minshuku Mihama
古里バス停
料理民宿美浜Minshuku Unabara
Furusato Train crossing
民宿うなばら
42
古里踏切
Minoshima
Furusato bus stop
うまし宿 漁亭 美乃島
古里バス停

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Distance (km)
: ~11
: 3~5
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~370
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~370

尾鷲〜船津

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Aiga

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至馬越峠

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眞興寺

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鷲毛バス停

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銚子橋

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Ototo
おわせお魚いちばおとと

Owase Sta.
尾鷲駅

Albergue Sankirai
アルベルゲ山帰来

Owase General Hospital
尾鷲総合病院

Owase (Nakagawa-bashi Bridge)
尾鷲（中川橋）
Koshin庚申

I :100
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Ichirizuka Milestone
一里塚

Yonaki Jizo
夜泣き地蔵

5

Sakura Jizo
桜地蔵

Lookout Point
Kitagawa-bashi Bridge
展望台
北川橋
Cottage Woodpeck
Owase Tourist Information Center
コテージ・ウッドペック(Owase Tourism Product Association)
Magose-toge Pass
観光案内所
（尾鷲観光物産協会）
馬越峠
Asahimachi bus stop
朝日町バス停

Nakashinden
bus stop
中新田バス停
Nakazato bus stop
中里バス停

Miyama IC
海山IC

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Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

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Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleGrocery store

Shinko-ji
眞興寺

Ribon Ryokan
りぼん旅館
Aiga Sta.
相賀駅

Hiromi
広海

Michi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

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Vending machine

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Bus stop

Paved road

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S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

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銚子橋

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八重垣神社

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道の駅海山
Business Hotel
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ビジネスホテル新

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S:74

Funatsu Sta.
船津駅

I :96
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Mt. Tengurasan
天狗倉山
522ｍ
Tengu-iwa
天狗岩

Miyama Local Museum
海山郷土資料館

koshin庚申Miyama Bus Center
海山バスセンター

1

Aiga Sta.
相賀駅

200ｍ

Aigashinmachi
bus stop
相賀新町バス停

Aiga (Aiga-jinja)
相賀（相賀神社）

10

20

Ribon Ryokan
りぼん旅館

Yakumo-jinja
八雲神社

Eisen-ji
永泉寺

Binnoyama-bashi Bridge
便ノ山橋

Drug Store
ドラッグストア

Minpaku Bungoroya
民泊 文五郎屋

Aiga (Aiga-jinja)
相賀（相賀神社）

100

Funatsu Elementary School
船津小学校

Washige bus stop
鷲毛バス停
Train crossing
便の山踏切

15
22

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馬越峠登り口
（北）

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isei
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馬越峠登り口（南）Sakaemachi
bus stop
Owase-jinja
栄町バス停
尾鷲神社
Kongo-ji
金剛寺

P

760

Hyakugo Bank
百五銀行

I :96 S:70

Aiga Elementary Shool
相賀小学校
1：5 , 0 0 0＊Magose-toge trailhead (North) AccessTrain: The nearest train station is Aiga 相賀駅 , which is one train station north of Owase 尾鷲 .
Only local trains stop at Aiga. There are roads on the north and south side of Choshi-gawaRiver that lead to the trailhead. Route 42 is the southern road and has the Michi-no-Eki
Miyama rest area with a shop and restaurant.
Bus: The nearest bus stop is Washige 鷲毛 . Busses leave from in front of the Owase station,
Owase-eki-guchi bus stop 尾鷲駅口 (~12 min).

42

AEON
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Owase-kita
IC
尾鷲北IC

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Beware!
横断歩道なし。注意！

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Mt. Binshiyama(Zo-no-Se)
便石山
（象の背）
599ｍ
Choshi-gawa River
銚子川

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紀勢自動車道◀P13

3.9Camp inn Miyama
キャンプinn海山

425

Owase-eki-guchi bus stop
尾鷲駅口バス停

4.5

Unsho-ji
雲祥寺

Choshi-gawa River
銚子川

200m

39.3

To Hajikami-toge Pass
至始神峠
Aigashinmachi bus stop
相賀新町バス停

Information

Police Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road9

At the base of route is Owase-jinja with its giant camphor tree atthe entrance, estimated to be ~1000 years old. The shrine dates
from the 8th century, but records have been lost to Tsunamis in
1707 and 1854. The religious beliefs are influence by both Ise andKumano̶the deities are similar to Kumano, but the philosophyof repairing buildings ever 20 years is from Ise. The shrine isfamous for its Shishimai lion dance purification rite and massive
taiko drum. The energetic Ya Ya Matsuri quarrelling festival takes
place over the first 5 days of February where teams of men fromdifferent neighborhoods push and shove each other into a frenzy.
With over 300 years of history it is probably one of the oldest
mosh pits in the world!

The popular Owase Itadaki Ichi is a monthly market (every first
Saturday) held at the Owase fishing portwith stalls selling fresh seafood, dried fish,
fruit & vegetables and sweets.
NOTE: Held first and third Saturday inDecember, no market in January.

Izakaya pub

Full meals

Sushi

Udon&Soba noodles❶ Ofukuro
おふくろ0597-22-9040

11:30〜14:30
17:00〜20:30

不定休
Variable holidays

Owase❷ Kaitenzushi
回転寿司おわせ0597-23-2811

11:00〜14:00
16:30〜21:00

不定休
Variable holidays

Ichijuすし処 一重

0597-22-8991

11:30〜14:00
16:30〜21:00

定休（水）
Closed on Wed.

Shufu-no-Mise
主婦の店

Owase
General Hospital
尾鷲総合病院

Ototo
おわせお魚いちば
おとと

0597-22-0376

11:00〜14:00
16:00〜22:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

Yumekodo Owase❺ Tenguan
天狗庵

0597-23-2786

11:00〜14:00
17:00〜21:00

定休（水）
Closed on Wed.

❻ Edokko
江戸っ子

0597-22-2666

17:30〜23:30

不定休
（月1回）
Variable holidays❼ Mameda
豆狸

0597-22-1166

11:30〜14:00
14:30〜21:00

不定休
Variable holidays

ToiletCoin Laundry❽

Daifuku
大福0597-22-0237

11:30〜13:30
17:30〜22:00

不定休
Variable holidays

Public phone

Bank
Station❾0597-22-8861

Convenience store

Hana Sushi
華すし

11:30〜14:00
16:30〜21:30

定休（木）
Closed on Thu.

Grocery store

Bus stop❿

On Juanオン・ジュアン

0597-22-4222

Parking

18:00〜24:00

定休（水木）
Closed on Wed. & Thu.

Bakery11:00〜14:00
16:00〜22:00

不定休
Variable holidays

17:30〜24:00
11:00〜14:00
17:00〜21:00

Location: ~10 min walk from Owase station
Hours: 8:30-17:15 (Closed on New Yearʼsholidays)
Rental bicycles available.

⓫ Inaka割烹 田舎

0597-22-8868⓬ Kusumoto
お晩菜 くすもと0597-23-2510

Onigawara
鬼瓦0597-22-8055

⓭

●
Owase
●
Hotel
● Business
おわせビジネス●ホテル

Sakaemachi
栄町

❻
●

❾
●

Shufu-no-Mise
主婦の店
Owase-eki-guchi
尾鷲駅口
Price Cut
プライスカット

Kongo-ji
金剛寺

Owase Tourist
Information Center
尾鷲観光物産協会

Kitagawa-bashi
Bridge
北川橋

LegendInformation

Police Station

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

Michi-no-Eki rest area

School

不定休（月4回）
Variable holidays

Stamp
Lodging

Hospital
ShrineOwase Port
尾鷲港

Misedoi-ke House
見世土井家住宅

Koen-ji
光圓寺
Nakamurayama Park
中村山公園

Minshuku Shibayama
民宿柴山

Koshin庚申

Ryoso Takemi
旅荘竹美

Gas Station

Magoseya
馬越屋Asahimachi
朝日町Shin-Nakagawa-bashi
Bridge
新中川橋

Post Office

Owase Fish Market
尾鷲漁協魚市場❺●

Nenbutsu-ji
念仏寺

❸
●

Japanese Sweets

Minshuku Huuhan
民宿風帆

❹
●

Owaseshi
Byoin-mae
尾鷲市病院前Bento Lunch Box

Myocho-ji
妙長寺

Kitaura Park
北浦児童公園●❼❽●Owase City Hall
尾鷲市役所

Akebono Zushi❹ あけぼの鮨

Owase
Tourist Information Center

Business Hotel Phoenix
ビジネスホテルフェニックス

❷●❸Bath Hours: 10:00-21:30 (last entrance 9:00)
Price: Adult 600 yen, Children 300 yen
Restaurant Hours: 11:00-14:00
Cafe Hours: 9:00-17:00 (LO 16:30)

Owase-jinja
尾鷲神社

Business Hotel Kochokan
ビジネスホテル胡蝶館
Owase Sta.
Doi Chikurin
尾鷲駅
Bamboo Grove
土井竹林
Owase Athletics &Culture Hall
尾鷲市体育文化会館

Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed New Yearʼs holiday
Free Admission

Behind the facility is Yumekodo Owase with café, restaurant and hot
spring baths. restaurant is open for lunch with a buﬀet made of local
dishes by diﬀerent groups of Owase “mothers”. The unique baths use
mineral rich deep-sea water.

10

Business Hotel Suehiro
ビジネスホテル末広Restaurant Guide
Local seafood

AEON
イオン

Hotel Viora
ホテルビオラCity Hotel Mochizuki
シティホテル望月

AEON-mae
イオン前Owase Itadaki Ichi Market

Kumano Kodo Center

The Kumano Kodo Center is a visitor center located on theoutskirts of town. There are both permanent and temporary
exhibits about the history and nature of Owase. The building
itself is very impressive being made of over
6,500 locally harvested cypress trees.

Ken Owase Chosha-mae
県尾鷲庁舎前←To Ise至伊勢

Shufu-no-Mise
主婦の店

Nakagawa-bashi Bridge
中川橋
Minshuku Tajima
民宿たじま

❶
●

Owase Athletic Ground
尾鷲市営運動場

778
Thermal Power Plant remains
尾鷲三田火力発電所跡

42TempleTo Kumano City
↓至熊野市

Unpaved trail
Paved road
Other Unpaved trail
Other Paved road

Segiyama
瀬木山

尾鷲市民文化会館
Owase Culture Hall
Nakagawa River
Nakagawa-ohashi Bridge
中川
中川大橋

0

1：1 0 , 0 0 0

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P13

◀

Owase-jinja

Machi-no-Eki まちの駅 is a network of rest
stops and information points around Owase
city. These are a diversity of establishments
involved, each offering a place to take a quick
break and use of toilets.

Owase

P8

◀

The coastal city of Owase (population ~18,000) is considered the
belly button of the Iseji because of its central location. It is famous
for its seafood served fresh at local restaurants.
Access: JR train run daily from Nagoya (~2.5 hrs), Kii-Katsuura (~1hr), and Shingu (~45 min).

Machi-no-Eki

↑

Owase
Bellybutton of Iseji

To Magose-toge Pass
至馬越峠
Minshuku Fukushima
民宿福嶋

Mie Prefetural Government Owase Oﬃce
三重県尾鷲庁舎
Owase-kita IC
尾鷲北IC

To
Yakiyama-goe
至八鬼山越え←11

Mikisato~Owase

Distance (km): ~12
:5.5~7.5
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~700
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~720

Yanohama

Yasogawa-bashi Bridge
八十川橋

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

1：6 , 0 0 0

0

100

200ｍ

Yanohama Elementary School
矢浜小学校

42

Minshuku Aburaya
民宿油屋

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Owase Junior High School
尾鷲中学校

Minshuku Ureshino
民宿嬉志乃
Honen-ji
法念寺

Hokyointo stupa
宝篋印塔

Koshin庚申Mikisato-jinja
三木里神社

800m
600m
400m

Mikisato
Beach Campground三木里
ビーチキャンプ場

200m

38.4

37.8

36.8 35.8

3534 32.8 32.3 31.3 30.4

28.2

27.2

25.7 24.9

23.5

20.4

18.8 18.4

17.6 16.715.7 14.4 14.1

13.2
13.7

11.7

10.6

9.2

8.2

6.6 5.9

4.3

2.6

0 km

2.1

Mikisato三木里

35.5

Yasogawa-bashi Bridge
八十川橋

159

Yokonemichi trailhead (South)
ヨコネ道入口（南）Mikisato Sta.
三木里駅

Yokonemichi
trailhead (North) I :116
ヨコネ道入口（北） S:50
Honen-ji
法念寺

LegendFire Station

ToiletDrinking water

Public phone

Information

Waymarkers

Convenience store

Public Wi-fi

Grocery store

View point

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Shop/Store

Covered shelter

Stamp

Post OfficeVending machine

Michi-no-Eki
rest area

Accommodation

Police Station

Mikisato-jinja
三木里神社
Charcoal making
kiln remains
炭焼き窯跡 Mikisato Beach
Campground◀P15
三木里ビーチキャンプ場

00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

0Camping
Onsen (Hot spring)
StationMikisato
三木里

Train crossing
長柄踏切

0

1：5 , 0 0 0
100

Owase General Hospital
尾鷲総合病院

School63

I :112
S:54

Paved road

Other Unpaved trail
Other Paved road

311

Koshin庚申

Yanoko-bashi Bridge
矢ノ川橋

5

20

35
30

Sakura-no-Mori Hiroba
桜の森広場

Jugoro-chaya Teahouse remains
十五郎茶屋跡15

Kojin-do
荒神堂

55

50

I :104
S:62

Forestry road junction
林道交差点

Kagotateba palanquin site
駕籠立場
Yakiyama Peak
八鬼山頂上

45

Owase Sta.
尾鷲駅

42

Hokyointo stupa
宝篋印塔

60

200ｍ

Ototo
おわせお魚いちばおとと

Unpaved trail

Bus stop

To Yakiyama-goe
至八鬼山越え1000ｍ

Temple

40

12

500ｍ

Yanohama Park
矢ノ浜公園

Train crossing
長柄踏切

Nagarabus stop
名柄バス停

ShrineNagara Ichirizuka Milestone
Miki-toge-chaya Teahouse remains
名柄一里塚
三木峠茶屋跡Yakiyama-goe trailhead (South)
八鬼山越え登り口（南）311

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

311

25

Nanamagari
七曲り

10

Kagotateba palanquin site
駕籠立場
Seijun Shonin Memorial Monument
清順上人供養碑
Yakiyama-goe trailhead (North)
八鬼山越え登り口（北）Sakura-chaya Ichirizuka Milestone
桜茶屋一里塚Kuki-toge Pass
九木峠

Renge-ishi Rock, Eboshi-ishi Rock
蓮華石・烏帽子石Asahimachi bus stop
朝日町バス停1

Pilgrims gravestone
行き倒れ巡礼供養碑

Kumano Kodo Center bus stop
熊野古道センターバス停
Yumekodo Owase
夢古道おわせSakaemachi
bus stop
Koshin 栄町バス停
庚申

◀P11

Owase (Nakagawa-bashi Bridge)
尾鷲
（中川橋）

Mukai-nishi bus stop
向井西バス停Owase Tourist Information Center(Owase Tourism Product Association)
観光案内所（尾鷲観光物産協会）

Kitagawa-bashi Bridge
北川橋

Kumano Kodo Center
熊野古道センター

P8▶

Kongo-ji
金剛寺
Owase-jinja
尾鷲神社

13

Atashika~Mikisato

Distance (km)
: ~17
: 7~9
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~1040
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~1050

Kata

1：4 , 0 0 00Unpaved trail
Paved trail

100

200ｍ

Kata Elementary School
賀田小学校
Katahane-no-Gorinto ﬁve-ringed tower
賀田羽根の五輪塔

Nigishima-toge-guchi bus stop
二木島峠口バス停

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I :126
S:46

311

Ichirizuka Milestone
一里塚

800m

Nigishima Sta.
二木島駅

9

600m

Furukawa-bashi Bridge
古川橋

400m
200m

38.4

37.8

36.8 35.8

3534 32.8 32.3 31.3 30.4

28.2

27.2

25.7 24.9

23.5

20.4

18.8 18.4

17.6 16.715.7 14.4 14.1

13.2
13.7

11.7

10.6

9.2

8.2

6.6 5.9

4.3

2.6

Kawaguchiya
川口家

0 km

2.1

30

I :132 Koshin
S:34 庚申

Minato bus stop
みなとバス停
Satogawa-bashi Bridge
里川橋
Minshuku Misunaso
民宿美砂荘

Atashika (Tokushi-jinja)
新鹿（徳司神社）

Toilet20

Jizo statue
地蔵

311

Okamizaka-toge Pass
逢神坂峠

Atashika Bay
新鹿湾

Minshuku Daikichi
民宿大吉

Accommodation

Unpaved trail

Information

Camping

Paved road

Public Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)
StationYuki bus stop
遊木バス停

14

Akibayama-jinja
秋葉山

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Kata Sta.
賀田駅
Asuka-jinja
飛鳥神社

Bus stop

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Tatemigaoka
楯見ヶ丘
Hobo-toge Pass
甫母峠

Boar hole
猪落とし

39

9

Hago-toge
trailhead (West)
羽後峠登り口（西）Owase Seaside View
尾鷲シーサイドビュー

Kujira-ishi
Rock
鯨石

30

20

15

10

Okami-bashi bus stop
逢神橋バス停I :124
S:42

Ichirizuka
Milestone
一里塚

25

I :128
S:38

Dosojin statue
道祖神

I :120
S:46

5

Gorinto ﬁve-ringed tower
五輪塔
Pilgrims gravestone
行き倒れ巡礼供養碑

Yokonemichi trailhead (North)
ヨコネ道入口（北）5

Hago-toge Pass
羽後峠
1

Yama-no-Kami
山の神
Minshuku Ushio
民宿潮Sone Jiro-zaka Taro-zaka trailhead (North)
曽根次郎坂太郎坂登り口（北）1

Yasogawa-bashi Bridge
八十川橋

Shishigaki stone wall
猪垣

311

35

Mikisato Sta.
三木里駅

Katahane-no-Gorinto ﬁve-ringed tower
賀田羽根の五輪塔

TempleNigishima Sta.
二木島駅

Pilgrims gravestone
1
巡礼供養碑
Nigishima-toge-guchi bus stop
二木島峠口バス停
Kawaguchiya
Minshuku Hamaken 川口家
民宿はまけん70

ei Line
JR Kis 線
本勢JR紀

Furukawa-bashi Bridge
古川橋

ShrineDrinking water

0

200ｍ

SchoolStamp

Ichirizuka Milestone
一里塚
Covered shelter

Nigishima-toge Pass
二木島峠

Police Station

Vending machine

View point

10

Post OfficeFire Station

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

5

◀P17

Waymarkers

Convenience store
Grocery store
Shop/StoreAtashika Sta.
新鹿駅

100

159

Michi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

Public phone15

1：5 , 0 0 0

Legend25

Minshuku Kameya
民宿かめや

311
To Mikisato
0至三木里

To Kata至賀田

35.5

Nigishima-toge, Okamizaka-toge trailhead (West)
二木島峠・逢神坂峠登り口（西）Kata Sta.
賀田駅

39

I :128
S:38

Hago-toge trailhead (West)
羽後峠登り口（西）Aqua Station
アクアステーション
Hago-toge trailhead (East)
羽後峠登り口（東）I :116
S:50

Charcoal making kiln remains
炭焼き窯跡
Yokonemichi trailhead (South)
ヨコネ道入口（南）Miki-toge Pass
三木峠
8

5

1

P12▶

Miki-toge trailhead (North)
三木峠登り口（北）Miki-toge trailhead (South)
三木峠登り口（南）
Shinkaichi bus stop
新開地バス停15

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Kannon-michi 観音道 Hadasu
Distance (km)::Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) :Total Elevation Loss (m) :37.8

36.8 35.8

3534 32.8 32.3 31.3 30.4

28.2

27.2

25.7 24.9

23.5

20.4

18.8 18.4

17.6 16.715.7 14.4 14.1

13.2
13.7

11.7

10.6

9.2

8.2

6.6 5.9

4.3

2.6

2.1

100

400m

200m

200m

4.6

3.7

2.4

1.5 1

Ubuta-jinja
産田神社

I :136
S:30

Kumanoshi Sta.
熊野市駅

Train crossing
口有馬踏切

I :144 S:22

Tsunami evacuation tower
津波避難タワー
Michi-no-Eki
Kumano Hana-no-Iwaya
Shichirimihama
道の駅熊野・花の窟
七里御浜

7

0 km

Kumano Tourist Information Center
熊野市観光案内所
Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan
熊野古道おもてなし館

1

I :140
S:26

Hotel Nami
ホテルなみ

Kinomoto-jinja
木本神社
Onigajo-nishiguchi
bus stop
鬼ヶ城西口バス停

Onigajo remains
鬼ヶ城跡

3.7

2.4

200m
Obuki-togetrailhead (East)
大吹峠登り口
（東）

1.5 1

1

0 km

Minshuku
Kirimoto
民宿桐本

Onigajohigashiguchi
bus stop
鬼ヶ城東口バス停

Sanae Ryokan
早苗旅館
Onigajo Center
鬼ヶ城センター

Nigishima-toge, Okamizaka-toge trailhead (West)
二木島峠・逢神坂峠登り口（西）Daikan Shishigaki-michi
大観猪垣道

5
10

Tennyoza
天女座

I :136
S:30

Hadasu-no-Michi
波田須の道
Jizo statue
地蔵
1

30

Koshin庚申
Minshuku Kameya
民宿かめやMinato bus stop
みなとバス停
Satogawa-bashi Bridge
里川橋
I :132 S:34

Atashika (Tokushi-jinja)
新鹿（徳司神社）

Otake-chaya remains
おたけ茶屋跡Kannon-michi junction
観音道分岐

Minshuku Misunaso
民宿美砂荘
Atashika Sta.
新鹿駅

Hadasu-jinja
波田須神社

Tomari Kannon remains
泊観音跡

5

Jofuku-no-Miya
徐福の宮Hadasu Sta.
波田須駅

Obuki-toge-guchi (Hadasu) bus stop
大吹峠口
（波田須）
バス停

Kannon-michi
観音道

Odomari Sta.
大泊駅

14

Shishiiwa
獅子岩

Onigajo
鬼ヶ城

16

9

5

Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟Hana-no-Iwaya
bus stop
花の窟バス停Minshuku Marusei
民宿まるせいKinan Tour Design Center
紀南ツアーデザインセンター

Shishiiwa bus stop
獅子岩バス停Arii Sta.
有井駅

Odomari bus stop
大泊バス停

Hadasu-jinja
波田須神社

400m

Kannon-michi trailhead
観音道登り口423

311

Jofuku-chaya-mae bus stop
徐福茶屋前バス停

Matsumoto-toge trailhead (East)
松本峠登り口（東）Matsumoto-toge Pass
松本峠

Matsumoto-toge trailhead (West)
松本峠登り口（西）Kumano City History and
Folk Museum
熊野市歴史民俗資料館

Tateishi guidepost
立石の道標

Umihikari
熊野の宿 海ひかり

Tennyoza
天女座

600m

35.5

9▶

Jizo statue
地蔵

800m

4.6

P1

200ｍ

Otake-chaya remains
おたけ茶屋跡

600m

400m

0 km

1：5 , 0 0 0

0

800m

600m

38.4

~5
2~2.5
~280
~320

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: 4~5.5
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~470
Distance(km)Loss (m) : ~480
:
~5
Total
Elevation: 2~2.5
Time (hr)Unpaved Gain
trail (m) : ~280
Total Elevation
Paved trail
Total Elevation
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Hana-no-Iwaya~Atashika

Koshin庚申
311

Saigyo-no-Matsu
西行の松

3

P14▶

Jofuku-chaya-mae bus stop
徐福茶屋前バス停1

Obuki-toge trailhead (West)
大吹峠登り口（西）LegendHadasu Sta.
波田須駅

Yama-no-Kami
山の神

Jofuku-no-Miya
徐福の宮Obuki-toge-guchi (Hadasu)
bus stop
大吹峠口
（波田須）
バス停

Obuki-toge Pass
大吹峠

Obuki-toge-guchi (Odomari) bus stop
大吹峠口
（大泊）
バス停
Obuki-toge trailhead (East)
大吹峠登り口（東）0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleGrocery store

Michi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every ～100 meters

StationUnpaved trail

Vending machine

Waymarkers

Bus stop

Paved road

Drinking water

I :000 S:000
I=Distance (㎞) to Ise
S=Distance (㎞) to Shingu

Post Office

Shop/Store

Information

Police Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road17

Kumano City (population ~17,400) is a quiet coastal city at thenorthern end of the long-crescent shaped Shichirimihama beach.
There are many interesting sacred sites and shorter walks on the
Kumano Kodo accessible from here.

Shishiiwa

Another dramatic rock formation is
located south along the coast called
Shishiiwa. It is 25 m high and looks
like a lion or beast with its mouth
open in a roar. This is said to be
the guardian deity of the Oma-jinja
shrine located inland near the mouthof the river.

Guesthouse Wagaranchi
わがらん家
Kumanoshi-ekimae Kanko Bussanhin-kan
熊野市駅前観光物産品館
Kumano City Tourist Information Center
熊野市観光案内所

Kinan Tour Design Center	 Hana-no-Iwaya
A residence that was built 130 years by one of the regions power

Hana-no-Iwaya is the next site along
the coast and the oldest shrine
in Japan. This is the gravesite of
Izanami-no-Mikoto, the female
creative deity in Japanese mythology,
who died giving birth to the fire deity.
There is no pavilion but the rockface itself is the object of worship.
Kumano is believed to be the land of dead where the spirits
congregate, a spiritual conduit between this world and the next.

Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan	On the Iseji in Kumano city is the Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan
visitor center housed in a beautifully renovated house designatedas a National Registered Tangible
Cultural Property. There is a rest
area, shop, and cafe that serves lightmeals and snacks.
Hour: 9:30-16:30	Closed Mondays (open on Mondays
that are national holidays)

Kumano City Tourist 	Information Center	

Local seafood

Full meals

Kiraku0597-85-2336❷ お食事処むかい

Mukai0597-85-2898

Tenmaru

0597-70-4190❹ 味処 海鮮

Kaisen0597-89-3363❺ 居酒屋 かっぱ

Kappa

0597-85-3515

IL REGALO
イルレガーロ0597-89-0300

Kokoro0597-85-2355

Kagetsu
創作料理 華月

090-5622-5328

Yamamoto

090-7682-5845❸ 赤ちょうちん てんまる

Hours: 9:00-17:00	Open year-round❼ おたべや 心❽

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Izakaya pub

❶ 喜楽

❻

Onigajo is unique landform of
hardened volcanic ash that has beeneroded by the sea and wind. The
name Onigajo is appropriate andmeans demon castle. There is awalking trail around the coast in andamongst these dramatic formations.

三重県熊野庁舎
Mie Prefetural Government
Kumano Oﬃce

❾ やま本

❿ しんばしShinbashi

0597-89-1754⓫ 肴屋しんたく

Shintaku

050-5570-7457⓬

Koroku小六⓭Hana-no-Iwayatei
花のいわや亭Sushi

11:00～20:00

7、17、27日（日祝時は振替）
Closed on 7th, 17th, 27th

11:30～13:30
17:00～20:00

定休（日祝）
Closed on Sun. & Holiday

16:00～22:00

定休（日祝）
Closed on Sun. & Holiday

17:00～22:00

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

17:00～22:00

定休
（月、
第3日）
Closed on Mon. & every 3rd Sun.

月～土11:30～14:30
木金土17:00～21:00

定休
（日、
第2月）
Closed on Sun. & every 2nd Mon.

17:00～22:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

11:30～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休（日）
Closed on Sun.

17:00～24:00

定休（火）
Closed on Tue.
※月曜が祝日時、
定休
（日）
日曜営業。
月曜休。

月～金11:30～13:30
月～土17:00～22:00 Closed on Sun. & Mon. holiday
17:30～23:00

定休（日と第2月）Closed on Sun. & every 2nd Mon.

0597-85-2856

11:00～14:00
17:00～20:00

定休（月）
Closed on Mon.

0597-89-6598

11:00～14:00
17:00～22:00

定休なし
Open all year●❷●

わがらん家 海Kumano Kodo Omotenashi-kan
熊野古道おもてなし館
Minshuku Hatai
民宿ハタイ

Kumano-nada
熊野灘

0Youth Hostel Kumanoshi Seinen-no-Ie
ユースホステル熊野市青年の家
Minshuku Kaibo
海望
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Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟Hana-no-Iwaya
花の窟Michi-no-Eki Kumano Hana-no-Iwaya
道の駅熊野・花の窟Benten-jinja
弁天神社

Guesthouse Hikari
ゲストハウスひかり
Inari-jinja
稲荷神社

Shichirimihama
七里御浜

311

●

❶
●

❺
●

Onigajo-nishiguchi
Shinmachi
鬼ヶ城西口
新町
Kinomoto Port
木本港
Wagaranchi Kai❻●

Kirei-bashi Bridge
亀齢橋
Business Hotel Miharashitei
ビジネスホテルみはらし亭
Shishiiwa
獅子岩
Shishiiwa
獅子岩●
To Shingu
至新宮
←

●
❸
❹
●

Ryokan Kinanso
旅館紀南荘

イオン
Business Hotel Kawakami
ビジネスホテル河上

Udon&Soba noodles

Kumano Civic Hall
熊野市民会館
Mihamayu
Yogaisan みはま湯
要害山

Kumano City Hall
熊野市役所

OKUWA
オークワ

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Matsubayama Tenmangu
Daiun-ji
松葉山天満宮大雲寺
To Owase
Gokuraki-ji
Yufuku-ji
至尾鷲Kinan Tour Design Center
極楽寺
祐福寺
→
紀南ツアーデザインセンター
Kinomoto-jinja
木本神社

Zuiun-ji
瑞雲寺

❼
●

●

❾AEON
●

e
as →
Shomyo-ji
Ow 尾鷲
o
至
称名寺 T

Kumanoshi Sta.
熊野市駅

Kumano City Library
熊野市文化交流センター❽●

Restaurant Guide

Next to the Kumanoshi train station.

OnigajoIdogawa River
井戸川
Business Hotel Hiratani
ビジネスホテル平谷

JR
JR Kis
紀 ei
勢 Li
本 ne
線

timber tycoons has been transformed into the Kinan Tour Design
Center, and information office, shopand experience programs. It worth
a visit to see inside this beautiful
traditional home.
Hours: 9:00-17:00	
Closed Wednesdays▶P

Kumano City
Iseji Crossroads

Hanajiro-yama
華城山Umihikari
熊野の宿 海ひかり

1：1 0 , 0 0 0500ｍ

LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Parking

Public phone

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Gas Station

Unpaved trail

Convenience store

Stamp

Post Office

Paved road

TempleGrocery store

Lodging

Police Station

Other Unpaved trail

BakeryCoin Laundry

Fire Station

Other Paved road

Bento Lunch Box

BankSchoolJapanese Sweets

Station

Hospital

Information

Bus stop

ShrineKumano City

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Kumano Kodo Tips

Clothing & Footwear

The Kumano Kodo is a diverse mountain route with a mixture of unpaved,
uneven trails, ancient cobblestones and stairs, and paved roads through villages.
There are some steep climbs and ascents, but the route is not technicallydifficult. The amount of preparation that is needed will depend greatly on
which sections you will walk, the season you visit, and your personal level ofexperience and fitness. Please plan accordingly to fully, and safely, enjoy yourpilgrimage walk. Proper preparation is the essential.

Weather

The Iseji route is open year-round. The weather in the southern portion of theKii peninsula is generally mild. The winters can see some freezing temperatures
but on the coastal Iseji route snow is very rare. Summers can be hot, humid andwet. Be prepared for rain year-round.
LINK

Japan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html	Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: 	
www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/weather/

Owase

High

Low

Precipitation

45

700
500

35
30
25
20
15
11.3 12.0
10

22.4

23.1

25.5

22.8
19.4

14.9

29.2

30.4

450
400

27.7

18.4

350
300
250
13.9
200

23.0

20.3

18.5

14.3

14.1

8.8

9.8

4.9
150
2.1
3.8
0 1.6
100
-5
50
100.7 118.8 253.1 289.4 371.8 405.7 397.2 468.2 691.9 395.7 249.8 106.5
-10
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Daylight

Daylight times vary greatly with winter having the shortest days. It isalways best to leave early to arrive early, and be aware when sunset isso as not to get stuck in the dark while still on the trail.
NOTE: It gets darker earlier in the valleys where most of the villages
are located. The best time to check-in to accommodations is
16:00~ 17:00.
19:30

18:52 19:10

19:00
18:30

17:41

17:30

16:30

18:04

Sunset Time

17:30
Jan

17:24
16:56 16:53

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

7:30
7:00

7:01

Sunrise Time

6:43

6:30

5:30

5:42

5:27

5:00

20

6:30

6:07

6:00

4:30

6:55

5:20
4:57

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

4:48
Jun

4:59
Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Shrines

Earthquake & Tsunami

The themes of purification and offerings
repeat themselves during a visit to theshrine. The general flow of worship is to:

Dressing in layers in clothes that dry easily isrecommended: avoid cotton. Sturdy, worn-in,
walking footwear is essential.

Gear

Extreme Weather & Typhoons

The type of gear that you will need varies withthe duration and extent of your walk. The
following is a general list of recommended items.
  Day pack  Rain gear (a foldable umbrella is convenient)  Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen  Collapsible walking poles  Water bottle
Camera  Small first aid kit, with Band-Aids, etc.
  Small flashlight  MapsWater & Liquids

It is important to carry water or liquids during your trek or walk. Natural
water sources along the trail have not been tested. In the villages andsettlements are small shops or vending machines where drinks can bepurchased. Especially during the hotter season, it is important to keep
well hydrated.
HINT: Fill up your water bottles at the accommodations before
departure.

Luggage Shuttle

Let us take a load off your back! There are a few local service providers
who offer daily luggage shuttle service, perfect for walkers on the
Kumano Kodo. ※Some restrictions apply.
LINK

www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/luggage-shuttle/

Carry enough Japanese yen in cash, as many facilities and service
providers do not accept credit cards, and places to exchange money are
limited. If you do need to withdraw money, the ATMs at the post offices
are the best option. Hours are limited especially on weekends.
HINT: Check with your credit card company before your visit to confirm if
your credit card is OK to use for withdrawals at Japan Post Bank ATMs.

The Kii peninsula is one of the wettest areas in Japan. It juts out into the
Pacific Ocean in the path of storms. Heavy rains and winds, especially fromtyphoons, can cause flash flooding, landslides, and damage from flying
debris. Keep up to date with the weather forecast and avoid walking during
extreme weather conditions.

Slippery Stones

Most injuries on the Kumano Kodo are from slips and falls on the stone lined
trails. The old cobble steps are particularly slippery when wet. Please takeyour time and be careful where you step.

Mamushi Snake

There is one main species of snake that isvenomous in the area, the Japanese Mamushi(Gloydius blomhoffii ). It has the broader
triangle shaped head of a pit viper. It ispatterned with pale gray、
reddish-brown, or
yellow-brown background covered with airregularly shaped lateral blotches. Its mature
length is about 45-80 cm long. They can sun
themselves in or around the trail. Use a flash light when walking round in theevening so as not to step on one mistake. If bitten seek medical attention
immediately, while keeping the affected area as immobile as possible.

Mukade Centipede

The Mukade is a giant centipede, and its
bite can be painful. They are black withyellow-orange legs. They like to hide in ]hiking shoes, so check your boots in themorning before putting your feet in. They
are active in the hot and humid months.

SuzumebachiHornetThe Suzumebachi is a giant
hornet which can have a painful
sting. If you see a nest avoid thearea. They can be the mostaggressive into the fall season.

www.jp-bank-japanpostJp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt. Electrical plugs have two, parallel flat
pins: Type A.
HINT: Bring an adapter if needed, as most accommodations do not havethem.

Wash hands and rinse mouth at the
purification basin (often near the entrance
to the shrine).
Make the bell ring by shaking the rope.
Offer some coins in the offering box, if
you wish.
Bow twice deeply.
Clap your hands twice.
Then bow once deeply.

Omamori

An Omamori is an amulet used for many reasons including
warding off evil, for traffic safety, health, etc. The word mamori（お守）means protection, with omamori meaning honorable
protector. They often describe on one side the specific area ofluck or protection they are intended for and have the name ofthe shrine or temple they were bought at on the other.

Ema

Ema
（絵馬）
are votive plaques used tomake requests or wishes to the deities.
This practice dates back hundreds of years
to the 8th century. Ema directly translatedmeans horse picture. Originally horses
were given as offerings to shrines and overtime this turned into offering images ofhorses. These days there are many motifs
used including zodiac signs.

Goohoin (Goshimpu)

The Kumano Goohoin or Goshimpu（ご奉印）
is a powerful amulet distinctive
to the Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrines. Its main purpose is to ward off evils,
avert calamities and bring good fortune. It is
often displayed on house door and in rice
fields. Originally the amulet was composed of a
red tear drop-shaped stamp, but to distinguishit from others, a background wood-block print
with an intricate design of stylized crows anddouble lined good-fortune jewels was added.
Each Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrine has adifferent version based on the same theme.

Pilgrimage Etiquette

LINK

Electricity

6:04

SafetyJapan is prone to frequent natural disasters,such as earthquakes. Tsunamis are large waves
caused by earthquakes. If you are near thecoast and a large earthquake hits, head tohigher ground immediately.
NOTE: Tsunami warning sign shown at right.

Review the average temperatures for the time ofyour walk and be prepared for seasonal variability.

Money/ATM

18:43

18:06

18:00

17:00

19:08

18:30

Precipitation（mm）

Temperature（℃）

40

Proper clothing and footwear are essential, especially
if you are planning for a longer, multi-day trek.

In Case of Emergency

Seek the assistance of someone nearby. Even if they do not speak English
they will try to understand and help. 119 is the emergency help line and atranslation service in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean isavailable in most areas.

Please abide by the following guidelines while enjoying the Kumano Kodo.
  Preserve the area as "heritage of all humankind".
  Respect the faith of past and present worshipers.
  Keep the routes clean - carry out all waste.
  Protect the local flora and fauna - do not remove or introduce animals orvegetation.
  Stay on the routes.
  Be careful with fire - prevent forest fires.
  Be prepared - plan your trip and equip yourself properly.
  Greet others with a smile and warm heart.

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Accommodations
Accommodations along the trail are mostly Japanese style with tatami mat
ﬂooring in the guest rooms and dining area. These rooms are versatile
with a low table moved to the side to lay down futon mattress to sleep.
In the hot spring areas, there is a larger range of standards, from smallfamily run minshuku guesthouses to larger traditional inns.
Accommodations are limited in the smaller areas.
Reservations are highly recommended as walking up to lodgings is notcustom.
NOTE: Reservations can be made online at the Kumano Travel community
reservation system.
LINK

www.kumano-travel.com

Meals

There are a few general rules tofollow in a tatami room.

Matsumoto-toge
Highlight Walk
●Transfer to Odomari area
●Walk to Kumanoshi Sta.
(p.16〜17, 〜3km)●Do not wear slippers on thetatami.
●Keep the tatami dry, forexample do not leave a wet towel
or rain soaked gear on the ﬂoor.
●Avoid dragging tables or heavy
luggage over the tatami, as thismay tear the surface.

Staying at traditional Japanese accommodations keeps you busy withyour footwear.

Basically there are three sets of footwear:

Highlight Walks

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

Day Walks

Iseji Intermediate Complete Trek

Tsuzurato-toge Day Walk
●Transfer to Umegadani Sta.
●Walk Tsuzurato-toge Pass to
Kii-Nagashima Sta. (p.4〜5, 〜10km)

369
166

Magose-toge Day Walk●Bus to Washige (or train to Aiga Sta.)●Walk Magose-toge Pass to Owase Sta.
(p.8〜9, 〜6km)

Matsumoto-toge andOnigajo Highlight Walk
●Transfer to Odomari area
●Walk Matsumoto-toge Pass andOnigajo to Kumanoshi Sta. (p.16〜17,〜5km)
Obuki-toge Highlight Walk
●Transfer to Hadasu area
●Walk to Odomari area
(p.16〜17, 〜4km)

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169

425
425

Southen Iseji Pass Day Walk
●Transfer to Hadasu area
●Walk Obuki-toge Pass, Kannon-michi
and Matsumoto-toge Pass to Hanano-Iwaya (p.16〜17, 〜8km)

Yukata are cotton gowns to wear in and around a
Japanese style accommodation. They are also used aspajamas.

Fold the left side over the right and tie the belt aroundyour waist.
HINT: Wearing something underneath can saveyourself from an embarrassing moment if you are notused to sitting down with a gown on!

How to Bathe

The very essence of the bathing routine is as below for both hot
spring and communal baths.
① Take oﬀ clothes in change room
② Rinse or wash body
③ Soak in bath
④ Relax and enjoy!

Be observant. Watch (But don't stare!) the people around you sothat you know what is going on.
Most places follow these general guidelines but some do diﬀerslightly. The main thing is to remember to keep the bath water
separate from the washing water, and be polite and courteous toother bathers.
NOTE: For a full guide to the Japanese bath visit the following page
online.
LINK

www.tb-kumano.jp/en/onsen/how-to-take-a-japanese-bath/

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167
260
260

7

10
11 11
12
42

13
14

311

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371

Japanese baths are theultimate place to relax andwind down after a day's walk.

Bedding in the Japanesestyle guesthouses are
futon mattresses laid
onto the tatami mat
ﬂooring.
HINT: Japanese pillows
can sometimes be hard,so if you need a soft
pillow consider bringing
along an inﬂatablepillow to make yoursleep more comfortable.

8
9

4

3

2

15

Baths (Onsen)

Hot springs are common in thearea and baths featuring thesemineral waters are called
onsen.

5
6

309

Yakiyama-goe Day Walk
●Transfer to Owase Sta.
●Walk Yakiyama-goe to Mikisato Sta.
(p.12〜13, 〜13km)① Your outdoor shoes, which are left at the door;② your indoor slippers, which you wear around the facility (not on
the tatami through!);③ and toilet slippers, which are only for use in the toilet area.

Yukata22

Model ltineraries

Tatami are straw mats used as
ﬂooring in traditional Japaneserooms.

Slippers

A trek along the Kumano
Kodo is a culinary journey.
Meals at the guesthouseand inns are Japanese style.
Ingredients vary from thecoastline to mountain sideoften featuring fresh, local
ingredients. Rice is a staple
and eaten at most meals.
Open your mind (andmouths!) to try these new
and delicious foods.
HINT: Practice withchopsticks before you
come.

Bedding (Futons)

Tatami

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15 nights, 16 days

Iseji Advanced Complete Trek
Day1：
●Transfer to Ise Jingu Naiku,
overnight ❶Day2：●Walk to Tamaru (〜12km), overnight ❷

167
260
260

4

168

Day3：
●Walk to Aso (〜25km),
overnight ❸

169

5

425
425

Day4：
●Walk to Furusato Onsen(North p.12〜15 and p.4〜5, 〜29km), overnight ❹Day6：●Walk to Kata (p.12〜15, 〜
17km), overnight ❻

3

42

309

1

2

166

Day2：
●Walk to Tochihara (〜27km),
overnight ❷Day5：●Walk to Owase (p.6〜9, 〜20km), overnight ❺Day1：●Transfer to Ise City, overnight ❶

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369

42

7

6

Day4：
●Walk to Misedani (〜13km), overnight
❹

11

Day5：
●Walk to Kashiwazaki (〜18km),
overnight ❺

311

42

8

371

371
42

Day7：
●Walk to Central Kumano (p.14〜17, 〜18km), overnight ❼Day3：●Walk to Tochihara (〜15km), overnight❸42

8 nights, 9 days
Day8：
●Walk to Shingu (〜23km), overnight ❽Day9：●Transfer to next destination

Day6：●Walk to Ouchiyama (〜7km), overnight❻
Day7：●Walk to Furusato Onsen (North p.14〜
15 and p.4〜5, 〜17km), overnight ❼Day8：●Walk to Aiga (p.6〜9, 〜14km),
overnight ❽Day9：●Walk to Owase (p.8〜9, 〜6km),
overnight ❾Day10：●Walk to Mikisato (p.12〜13, 〜12km),
overnight ❿Day11：●Walk to Kata (p.14〜15, 〜5km),
overnight ⓫Day12：●Walk to Atashika (p.14〜15, 〜10km),
overnight ⓬Day13：●Walk to Central Kumano (p.16〜17, 〜8km), overnight ⓭Day14：●Walk to Atawa (〜12km), overnight ⓮Day15：●Walk to Shingu (〜11km), overnight ⓯Day16：●Transfer to next destination

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Access
to Fukuoka
to Himeji

Namba
Shin-Imamiya

Ryujin bus drives into Yunomine Onsen, turns
around, stops at Yunomine Onsen bus stop andthen continues back to route 311 on the same road.

Nara
Yamato-Yagi

Wakayamashi

Wakayama
NOTE: Totsukawa and Nosegawa community
busses have very limited schedules and may
not run every day. Please check schedules
appropriately.

TamaruIseshiIse Jingu Geku

Toba
IsuzugawaIse Jingu Naiku

Ise-Kashiwazaki

Fujiya-mae

Umegadani

There are three bus stops in Kawayu Onsen: Kawayu
Onsen, Kameya-mae and Fujiya-mae.

Kashikojima

Kii-Nagashima

Owase

Yuasa

Gobo

Mikisato
Totsukawa
Onsen

Gomadanzan
Kirari-Ryujin
Ryujin Onsen

Yakio

No service
December to March.

KumanoHongu Taisha

Hosshinmon-oji

Hongu Taisha-mae
Kata
Shiko (Dorokyo Jet Boat)
Kanmaru (Transfer for Koguchi)
Nigishima
Senmaida
Atashika
Tori-toge-iriguchi
Seiryuso
Odomari
KumanoHayatama
TaishaKurisugawa

Chikatsuyu/Nonaka Area
Chikatsuyu-oji
Nakahechi
Bijutsukanmae

Kobiro-ojiguchi

KakidairaGyuba-doji-guchi
Nonaka Ipposugi
Kobiro-toge
Doyukawa-bashi

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MinabeKii-Tanabe

Takijiri

Atawa

Koguchi
Kumano Nachi Taisha

NachisanDaimonzaka
Kii-Katsuura

ShirahamaShirahamabus center
Nanki-Shirahama Airport(Daily ﬂights to Haneda, Tokyo)

Kumanoshi

Kushimoto

Shionomisaki
Kanko Tower

ShinguMichi-no-Eki
Nachi Kumanogawa(Traditional
Boat)

Kii-Tahara
Kashino Todai-guchi

Hana-no-Iwaya

LegendJR
Shinkansen
Kintetsu Railway
Nagoya Railroad
Mie Kotsu
Tsu Airport Line
Nankai Railway
Koyasan Cablecar
Ryujin Bus
Meiko Bus
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Nara Kotsu
Nankai Rinkai Bus
Kushimoto Town Bus
Kumano Kodo

JR Passes

Using transportation passes can be a convenient and reasonable way to getaround the area. There are two regional JR passes that cover the Kii Peninsula:Kansai WIDE Area Pass, and lse-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass
NOTE: Not all bus lines are covered by these passes.
LINK: www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/#passes

Stations

Aiga
No service
December to March.

Limited Express Ticket

Ujiyamada

Takihara-no-Miya

Kawayu Onsen
Kameya-mae

KoyasanFare Ticket

Naiku-mae

Misedani

Ukegawa

Tickets can be purchased at the Midori-no-Madoguchi counter at all major
stations. An express train is the fastest way to travel to the area. For express
trains two tickets are issued, a basic Fare Ticket and a Limited Express Ticket.
Keep both tickets for the duration of the trip, as you will need them to exit
the station on arrival.

Matsusaka

Tochihara

Watarase
Onsen

Gokurakubashi

Chubu
CentrairInternational
AirportTaki

Yunomine Onsen
Shimoyunomine

Gojo

Hashimoto

Hongu
Taisha-mae

Dainichi-goe
Nobori-guchi

Sakurai
HinenoTsu

Hosshinmon-oji

Osaka-Abenobashi
TennojiKansai Airport

Tsu
Nagisamachi

Hongu Area

Yamato-Saidaiji

Shin-Osaka
Osaka
Tsuruhashi

Sannomiya

Tickets
to Tokyo

Kintetsu Nara

Shin-Kobe
Kobe

Nagoya Kanayama

Kyoto

Kumano Kodo Center

TrainsTrain stations serve as access to trailheads on the Iseji. Some are smaller with nopermanent staff servicing only local trains, while others are larger where both
local and express trains stop.
It is best to check train times in advance and it is not a busy train line.
LINK: Train timetable search engines.
http://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/train/#search
Umegadani (Local)
Kii-Nagashima (Local, Express)

Train lines run along the coast of the Kii Peninsula. One line
runs from Osaka on the west coast (JR West), and the otherruns from Nagoya on the east coast (JR Central). They overlap
between Kii-Katsuura and Shingu on the south east. The JRWest express trains are called Kuroshio, after the ocean current
that flow off the peninsula. The JR Center express trains arecalled Nanki Wide View. Trains are an efficient way to accessthe Iseji route.

Local Trians

At unstaffed stations serviced by local
trains, tickets can be paid for on the
train with the driver who is stationed at
the front of the first carriage near theentrance and exit. These smaller local
trains are called “wan-man ワンマン” or“one-man train” as the only staff onboard
is the driver.

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Car Rental

Local Busses are the main form of public transport once you leave the coastand head into the mountains. Busses are limited, so it is best to plan ahead andcheck the timetables.
NOTE: Downloadable timetables are available online.
LINK: www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/bus/

Travelling by car is an option to see and visit the sites with more freedom, as
public transportation can be limited in the countryside.

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NOTE: If you plan to rent a car in Japan, make sure to have a valid Japanese orInternational Driver’s License. Confirm that a Japanese translation is needed or
not before you come.

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Futami JCT

Ise Jingu

Umegadani
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Aiga

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Owase

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Nanki-Tanabe IC

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Susami-minami IC

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Nachikatsuura Shingu Road

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（尾鷲駅までの特急切符を買いたいです）
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Platform（プラットホーム）
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Where is the Kumano Kodo trailhead?
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Nankai Koya Line

Useful Words & Phrases

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Kyoto
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NOTE: Only 1000 yen bills can be changed for coins. So make sure that you
have enough smaller bills before you get on the bus.

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Osaka
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Riding a local bus is easy
once you learn the basic
system as outlined below.

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How to Ridea Local Bus

There are Rent-a-Car companies conveniently located at major train stations witha variety of vehicles types and price plans to meet almost everybody’s needs.
It is also possible to rent the car at one station and return it at another to avoid
backtracking to where you started.

Drive Guide

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ShinguKumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano-nada Sea

LegendExpressway
National Roads
Ferry
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JR(Japan Railway)
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一生に一度はお伊勢さん
Head to Ise once in your life.
伊勢へ七度熊野へ三度
Seven times to Ise, three times to Kumano.
The Iseji is ~170 km long trail on the east coast of the Kii peninsula
connecting Ise Jingu with the Kumano Sanzan and consists generally
of north, central and south sections. To trek the full length can takeone to two weeks, but many of the shorter passes can be enjoyed
as shorter day hikes because trailheads are often located near train
stations.

North | River Plains & Valleys

The ~70 km northern section begins at the Ise shrines and heads
west through the fertile Miya-gawa River plain. This section is mostly
flat on paved roads through habituated areas. As the mountains
approach Meki-toge (a short pass) reconnects the route with themighty Miya-gawa River. The trail follows the main road network
upstream via the Ouchiyama-gawa River valley (a tributary of the
Miya-gawa) to its headwaters and the first major mountain passes:
Nisaka-toge and Tsuzurato-toge.

Central | Inlets & Passes

Nisaka-toge and Tsuzurato-toge passes mark the beginning of the ~75
km central section, a series of passes (many lined with cobblestones)connecting small coastal fishing villages. It is the core area of Iseji’s
UNESCO World Heritage property and the most popular section for
hikers. The mountainous, rocky coastline features dramatic inlets,
sometimes with long finger like bays lined with scenic beaches. Smallislands dot the coastline, like they are floating on the ocean waves.

South | Beaches & Rice Paddies

Near Kumano City the coastal mountains give way to the southern
section consisting of two trails: the main coastal route (Hama Kaido)
and a mountain route (Hongudo). The Hama Kaido is a ~25 km
length of gravel beach called Shichirimihama to Kumano Hayatama
Taisha, and the inland mountain trail Hongudo leads to Kumano
Hongu Taisha via the impressive terraced rice paddies of Maruyama
Senmaida.

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Numbered Signposts

Iseji Central

On the World Heritage registered passes there arenumbered signposted every ~100 m which include
the emergency phone number for Police 110, andfor the fire department/ambulance services 119.

Umegadani Train Station

The Umegadani 梅ケ谷 train station is near the junction of the Nisaka-toge and Tsuzurato-toge passes, thebeginning of the UNESCO World Heritage registered sections of the Iseji and mark the divide between thehistoric Ise and Kishu (Kumano) domain. The station is a popular starting point for these walks.

Kiinagashima

Kiinagashima (population ~10,000) is the firstcoastal settlement on the Iseji. It is well-known for
its coastal scenery including beaches, onsen, andfresh seafood.

Nisaka-toge Pass

Nisaka-toge is ~8 km long and the easier of the two trails. The first 2.5 km part is along route 42, on themain road and side roads until entering a deciduous forest near the pass. Here a tea house was operating
until 1935. Tsuzurato-toge was the original route which shifted here in the early 17th century. From thepass the trail descends on dirt trails.

Okimi-daira

Wild boars live in the forest and can cause extensive damage to crops while scavenging for food. To
protect villages from them extensive rock walls called Shishigaki were erected throughout the region
hundreds of year ago.
They are playfully described as a miniature great wall of China! It must have been backbreaking work
done entirely by hand. The Iseji intersects with many of these impressive structures including at the baseof Nisaka-toge, which is in excellent condition.

Michi-no-Eki Kiinagashima Manbo

Michi-no-Eki Kiinagashima Manbo 道の駅紀伊長島マンボウ is a rest area with information center, shop
selling local goods, and restaurant. The location is near the scenic Katakami-ike Pond, a nice spot to relax
before heading towards Kii-Nagashima station.

Manbo

Manbo are sunfish and a delicacy in Japan. Their shape is unique being flat and round with extended
dorsal and anal fins. They can grow large and often swim near the surface. A folk tale describes how the
locals used to eat them as soon as they were caught because the Feudal Lord, who had a great liking forthem, demanded all the catch be surrendered to him.
Kiinagashima town has taken the adorable Manbo as their symbol. The cutest manifestation is their town
mascot with Manbo head dress!

Tsuzurato-toge Pass

Tsuzurato-toge Pass rises to ~360 m above sea level offering a clear view of the village in the valley
below and Pacific Ocean beyond. It is a steeper climb to the pass but worth the effort.

Stone-lined Stiches

The name of the pass derives
from its zig-zag stone path which
resembles stitching by a seamstress.
The steep sections of trail are built
up with impressive stone walls. The
trail follows a small residential valley
to the Kii-Nagashima station area.

Magose-toge Pass

Magose-toge is one of the most popular passes on the Iseji. The trailhead is ~2.5 km from Aiga village.
Picturesque cobblestones line the trail called Ishidatami, which prevent erosion from the large amount ofrain that falls in the area.

Past Kii-Nagashima station across the Akaba-gawaRiver is the quaint fishing village called Uomachi.
The old houses are built close together creating a
nostalgic atmosphere. Elderly fishermen are often
seen preparing to head out to set their spiny lobster
nets in the winter months. There are small shopsthat sell dried fish near the port.

As with many passes on the Iseji there are roads from different eras, mostly between the Edo era (16031868) and Meiji era (1868-1912) as with the Nisaka-toge.

Shishigaki

Aiga is set in the back of one of the larger and more complex inlets. Here is Shiraishiko a body of waterwith saltwater on its lower level and fresh on its top, creating a unique environment perfect for raisingoysters called Watarikaki, a local specialty.

Uomachi

Period Routes

This is the first place that pilgrims get a view of the ocean, still thrilling visitors today. The view is
especially nice at the Okimi-daira lookout. In April and May azaleas bloom adding a splash of brilliant
color to the fresh green leaves.

Aiga

Nagashima-jinja

The Nagashima-jinja shrine is worshipped by locals often for safety at sea and productive fishing.
There is a collection of massive old-growth trees on the grounds including an estimated 1000-year-old
camphor.

Ikkoku-toge Pass

The route follows highway 42 to a short set of two passes that are difficult to distinguish where one ends andthe other begins. The forest is a plantation of cedar and cypress. They follow the road into Furusato village.

Furusato Onsen

Furusato Onsen is an isolated hot spring beach town with a collection of accommodations. It is a popular
stopover for walkers.

Point Sabohana

Further along from Furusato Onsen is a short trail that follows the coastline offering a beautiful view ofthe bay. The forested path passes by Wakamiya-jinja shrine arriving at the shore embankment of thenext fishing village.

Doze Beach

Yonaki Jizo

Jizo is a Bodhisattva, or a being that compassionately refrains from entering nirvana in order save others
and is one of the most popular deities in Japan. Jizo is the savior and protector of children and travelers,
but also takes on other forms of folk belief.

Follow the embankment along the coastline to enjoy the views of nearby islands. Feel free to walk on
the beach after passing the small fishing port. To get to the trailhead for Miura-toge pass follow the
paved road up from the end of the beach.

A good example of this duality is Yonaki Jizo 夜泣き地蔵 said to help children to stop crying throughout
the night.

Miura-toge Pass

Erected at the pass by disciples of Karyoen Toitsu, a famous poet who visited the area in the mid-19th
century, is a rock engraved with one of his poems.

The trail climbs up through the forest to where it traverses back and forth along the same elevation,
hugging the contours of the slope until Kumagaya-bashi.
Here a sign explains that over many decades there was no bridge but with the registration of the routeas World Heritage this new structure was built in 2005. They used high quality lumber and traditional
methods which cost 22,000,000 yen. The trail descends to Minose, another scenic, sleepy coastal village.

Hajikami-toge Pass

The trail follows a creek which runs
beside a power station. It graduallyclimbs the slope until a steeper section
with short switchbacks. The view at
the pass is rewarding. The trail splits
into the Edo and Meiji routes, the later
being easier to walk. Once back on
the highway the trail follows the roadand railway line south for ~9 km untilthe village of Aiga.

Poetic Pass

夜は花の
上に音あり
山の水
Just as a flower
Night has a sound about it
Ahh, mountain water

Mt. Tengurasan

There is a side trail that leads east up the ridge to Mt. Tengurasan 天狗倉山 (522 m about sea level). This
was a training site of mountain ascetics. There is a steel ladder to scale the large boulder for wonderfulviews. It is ~30 minutes each way.

Mt. Binshiyama

Mt. Binshiyama 便石山 can be accessed to the west of Magose-toge pass along the ridge line ~2 hours
each way, where a rock is shaped like the back of an elephant. Standing on top of this monolith feels like
you are standing on top of the world.

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Descending the path to the south partway down on the right is a short side trail to Magose Park
viewpoint where there is a covered shelter.

Owase

Owase (p.10-11) is considered the belly button of the Iseji because of its central location. It is the largest
city in the region and is famous for its seafood served fresh at local restaurants. The Kumano Kodo
Center is a little off of the Iseji trail but offers information about the area in a beautiful wooden building.

Yakiyama-goe

Yakiyama is considered to be the most difficult pass on the Iseji, linking Owase city with the small fishingvillage of Mikisato.

Pilgrims Gravestones

In the past pilgrims travelled long
distances often at their peril. Alongthe Iseji there are many gravesites ofpilgrims that have passed away during
their trip. Some had come a long
distance like those remembered near
signpost 8 who came from Ibaraki,
Nagasaki, and Hiroshima.

Choishi-Jizo

Placed at regular intervals of 1 cho (109m) are statues of Jizo which quietly
watch over and protect pilgrims. There
were original 50 but only 35 remain
now.

Owase Hinoki

The trail is lined in tall Hinoki cypress plantations in the lower reaches. The forestry industry has been
in existence since the mid-1600s. Because the mountains are so steep with high precipitation, special
techniques for planting and thinning the trees are used to get a high-quality product with dense growthrings and minimal knots. Owase Hinoki cypress trees are in high demand all over Japan.

Sakura-no-Mori Hiroba

The Sakura-no-Mori Hiroba is an open area at the
top of the pass. There is a covered sitting area torest and enjoy the panoramic views. On the northside of the trail there is the Edo and Meiji route.
Please take the Edo trail as the Meiji is closed.

Mikisato

The trail drops into a valley and levels out for apleasant walk to reach the settlement of Mikisato
popular for its beach.

Asuka-jinja

Asuka-jinja is one of the main shrines in the area and is blessedwith an impressive shrine grove boasting a variety of oldgrowth species. In the main sanctuary is a camphor tree witha hole in it base used as Tainaikuguri passage through nature’s
womb to be ritually reborn.

Sone Jiro-zaka Taro-zaka

This next pass has a unique name which can be a little
confusing. The Sone part comes from the name of thevillage. The suffix “zaka” means slope. “Jiro” means “ourland” and “Taro” means your land. This was a border
between the Shima domain to the north and Kii domain
to the south. Hobo-toge is a pass for a separate trail that
extends south from the ridge and is not the true highest
point of the Sone Jiro-zaka Taro-zaka.

Stone Quarry

In the Edo era the Shogun had all regions donate goods and products as taxes. This was a quarry wherestones were taken to send to the capital for castle construction. If you look closely you can see the chiselmarks. If you listen closely you may be able to hear the workers long ago toiling away at the rocks.

Kujira-ishi RockTake a close look at a protruding bolder from the side of the mountain and you may see why it iscolloquially referred to as Kujira-ishi, or whale rock.

Nigishima-toge Pass & Okamizaka-toge Pass

Sone Jiro-zaka Taro-zaka descends into the compact settlement of Nigishima at the base of another inlet
and then quickly climbs out to cross-over the neck of a peninsula.
The trail rises and falls over a mixture of moss-covered stone stairs and dirt trail arriving at Atashika,
another small fishing village famous for its beach.

Meeting Place of the Gods

The name Okamizaka alludes to the idea that this is where the deities from Ise and Kumano meet.

Elusive Elixir

In 210 B.C the explorer and scholar Jofuku was sent from China in search of the fountain of youth underorders by Xi Huangdi, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty. He sailed eastward with a fleet of large ships
in search of such an elixir of life. It is said that Jofuku's ships docked in this area.
Fragments of ceramics possibly created by Jofuku along with Qin coins have been excavated in the
Hadasu area, and the place where Jofuku’s furnaces once stood still retains the name of Kamayashiki,
meaning ʻKiln District.’

Ocean RouteIn the past in is recorded that pilgrims whenby boat from Mikisato to Sone. A local outdoor
company called E-gumi now offers sea kayaking
journeys along the same ocean Kumano Kodoroute.

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A small shrine to Jofuku stands on a small hill called Houraisan where great camphor trees grow thickly,
and it is inside here that his grave lies.

Obuki-toge Pass

TamaruA break in a Shishigaki fence opens onto the Obuki-toge pass there was a teahouse operation until 1950.
The trail descends down through an area traditionally of bamboo, but the wild boar enjoys the roots andhave dug most of them up in recent times. A paved road leads to a view of the Odomari coast, a popularlocation for surfing.

田丸

From the top of Obuki-toge pass a side trail leads to the Kannon-michi trail. The trail follows a closely anancient Shishigaki fence. Along the way one can catch glimpses of the distance arch of Shichirimihama
and the goal of Kumano Hayatama Taisha at its far side.

栃原

Aso
阿曽

Descending from the ridge line the trail arrives at the site of Tomari Kannon remains (Seisui-ji Temple
remains). The main object of worship was moved down the mountain in 1964 because the grounds werefalling into disrepair. The trail below is lined with 33 statues of Kannon.

Matsumoto-toge Pass

Matsumoto-toge is another popular pass. It is shorter than other passes but has well preservedstonework.

A tall, elongated Jizo statue stands guard at the pass. Long ago, a hunter set out early in the morning
just before this guardian statue was erected. On returning at dusk, he saw it in the waning light andmistook it for a phantom and shot it. You can see the hole where the bullet hit.

Hadasu-no-Michi

古里温泉

高野山

Omata

Owase

大股

Miura-guchi
三浦口

Totsukawa Onsen
十津川温泉

Hosshinmon-oji

尾鷲KumanoHongu Maruyama
Taisha Senmaida
熊野本宮大社
丸山千枚田

発心門王子

Kii-Tanabe

湯の峰温泉

紀伊田辺

熊野速玉大社

ShinguKumanoNachi
TaishaKii-Tonda
紀伊富田

賀田

Kumanoshi
KumanoHayatama
Taisha志古

Yunomine
Onsen

Kata

熊野市

Shiko

Takijiri-oji

滝尻王子

Jizo

Furusato Onsen

KoyasanTomari Kannon remains (Seisui-ji Temple remains)

伊勢神宮内宮

梅ヶ谷

橋本

和歌山

Ise
Jingu
Naiku

Umegadani

Hashimoto
Wakayama

Ise
Jingu
Geku

伊勢神宮外宮Tochihara

Kannon-michi, Daikan Shishigaki-michi

Susami
熊野那智大社
周参見
Mirozu

新宮

Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

見老津

The trail to Hadasu-no-Michi runs through some beautiful coastal scenery with scenic settlements. Risingout of Atashika look back to see the nice curved beach with the lush green mountains rising into thebackground. The trail follows sections of paved road and dirt trail before arriving at the terraced Hadasu
settlement near the short cobblestone section of Hadasu-no-Michi.

Hadasu Cobblestones

The flagstone steps in Hadasu stretch along ~80 meters and are some of the oldest on the Kumano
Kodo, having been placed during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Subsequent Edo period construction
features advanced drainage ditches that are still effective in preventing erosion today. The views fromthe top of the tranquil bay are impressive.

Miki-toge Pass & Hagotoge Pass

The trail follows the coastline rising and fallingover two small passes: Miki-toge and Hagotoge before reaching Sone, the next settlement
in a neighboring bay. There are some niceviewpoints, shishigaki fences, and a Yama-noKami pavilion.

KUMANO KODO

ISEJI(North)ISEJI(Central)

ISEJI(South)NAKAHECHI

KOHECHIOHECHI

Lookout Point

Approximately a 10 minute walk south on a side trail is a look out point of the Shichirimihama beach.
The large, elegant curve is very photogenic. This trail continues down to Onigajo.

KumanoThe trail descends into Kumano (p18-19), the next major city on the trail and has a variety of services andfacilities including some unique information centers such as the Kinan Tour Design Center and Kumano
Kodo Omotenashi-kan. The unique and sacred rock formations of Onigajo, Shishiiwa, and Hana-noIwaya, Japan’s oldest shrine, are nearby.

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