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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

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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

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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 ………………… 19
Overview ………………… 2~3 Access …………………20~23
Maps …………………… 4~15 Route Guide ……………24~27
Tips ……………………16~18

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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.

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Kumano Nachi Taisha
白浜
熊野那智大社
Nanki Shirahama Airport
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南紀白浜空港
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常盤湯

Ise Jingu

Ise Jingu is an expansive shrine complex justinland from the protected southern shore of Ise
Bay in the central part of the main island of Japan.

Tokan-ji
等観寺

It is composed of 125 shrines, centered around two main ones located~5 km apart are: Kotaijingu (Naiku “Inner Shrine”), dedicated to
Amaterasu-Omikami, and Toyo’uke-daijingu (Geku “Outer Shrine”)
dedicated to Toyo’uke-no-Omikami, the guardian deity of clothing,food and shelter. Amaterasu is the Sun Goddess and legendary
ancestor of the imperial family.

Josho-ji
常照寺
Saka-no-Yashiro
坂社
Konishi Mankintan
小西萬金丹
Business Hotel Yamamoto
ビジネスホテル山本

Yamadakan
山田館
Ise City Tourist Information Oﬃce
伊勢市観光案内所

Ise Jingu Geku
伊勢神宮外宮fully enjoy the sacred sites.

Naiku

The main pavilion housing Amaterasu and the divine
mirror are in the innermost courtyard enclosed withinfour rows of wooden fences.
Worshippers pay homage in front of the thirdrow gate. In this area it is strictly forbidden to takepictures or videos. Special ceremonies take place inthe next level courtyard, but beyond that only theemperor and high-ranking priests are allowed.

Geku

Geku is the other major shrine dedicated to
Toyo’uke-no-Omikami, the guardian deity
of clothing, food and shelter. It is a shortwalk southwest from the Iseshi station
through a shopping district, although
not as pronounced as Oharai-machi, there is a diversity of shops andrestaurants.
Unlike Naiku there are two entrances to the grounds. Like Naiku theatmosphere is solemn with the shrine approach on gravel amongst
a mature, old-growth forest. Buildings that offer similar functions to
Naiku are scattered over the grounds.
Near the main entrance is the Sengukan museum, which has exhibitions
on the unique rebuilding ceremony that takes place every 20 years
when all of the shrines in Ise are taking down and rebuilt from scratch.

4

Ise Shinsen
伊勢外宮参道 伊勢神泉

Otsu-jinja
大津神社

HINT: It is recommended to spend a day before or after your walk to

Naiku’s shrine grounds are expansive and includes many buildings
and subsidiary shrines with the formal access for worshipers being
across the Uji-bashi bridge. The main sanctuary is near the rear of thecomplex ~1 km from the entrance.

Tsukiyomi-no-Miya
月夜見宮
Sanco Inn Iseshi-Ekimae
Shikinoyu
三交イン 伊勢市駅前
四季乃湯

Kagura-den
神楽殿

Kaze-no-Miya
Magatama-ike Pond
風宮
勾玉池
Tsuchi-no-Miya
Akone-yashiro
土宮Taka-no-Miya
茜社
多賀宮
500ｍ
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度会大国玉比賣神社

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正宮

Sengu-kan
せんぐう館

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Parking

TempleIse Guesthouse
Tsumugiya
伊勢ゲストハウス紬舎
Ise City Hotel Annex
伊勢シティホテルアネックス

Asahiyu旭湯Ise Pearl Pier Hotel
Gyutora 伊勢パールピアホテル
ぎゅーとら
Segi-jinja
Weekly Mansion Ise
世木神社 Ise City Hotel
伊勢シティホテル ウィークリーマンション
伊勢
Hinode Ryokan
日の出旅館
Ise Guest House Kazami
ゲストハウス風見荘
Mizuhokan Comfort Hotel Ise
瑞穂館 コンフォートホテル伊勢
Ise Tourism &Ryokan Tsuruya
Culture Hall
旅館つるや
伊勢市観光文化会館
Ise City Hall
伊勢市役所
Geku-mae
外宮前

Ujiyamada Sta.
宇治山田駅

Ise Guest
House Sora
伊勢ゲストハウス
そら

Iseshi Station	

Public phone

Michi-no-Eki rest area

Gas Station

Unpaved trail

Convenience store

Stamp

Post Office

Paved road

Grocery store

Lodging

Police Station

Other Unpaved trail

BakeryCoin Laundry

Fire Station

Other Paved road

Bento Lunch Box

BankSchoolJapanese Sweets

Station

Hospital

The Iseshi station serves two companies: JR Central andKintetsu. The platforms of both companies are joined by aconnected overhead crossing. The JR entrance opens onto
the access street to the Geku shrine, ~10-minute walk fromthe station. There is an information center (hours 9:00-17:30,
year-round) and luggage delivery/storage service nearby.

Information

Bus stop

ShrineHINT: If you drop your bags off by 13:10 they can deliver it to

Oharai-machi

Oharai-machi or “purifying town” is a district replicating Edo era
streets near the entrance to the Naiku shrine. There is a plethora of
traditional sweet shops, restaurants serving local food and snacks,
souvenir shops, etc. along the 800-meter-long street.
In the middle is Okage-yokocho or“blessing alley”, a collection of around 60
stalls selling foods, crafts, and nostalgic
souvenirs. Oharai-machi is one of the mostvisited tourist sites in the area, bustlingwith visitors year-round.

To Iseshi Sta.
至伊勢市駅
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Goshinden Rice Field
御神田
Sarutahiko-jinja
猿田彦神社

Ujiyoda-jinja
宇治山田神社

Oisemairi Museum
お伊勢まいり資料館

Uji Somon
Gate remains
宇治惣門跡

Oda-no-hashi
Bridge小田の橋

Ise Nenpo-ji
Soreisha
伊勢念法寺
祖霊社

Ise

Ito Shoha Museum
伊藤小坡美術館

your accommodation in Ise city. This is very convenient to see
the sites on the day that you arrive without worrying about
your bags.	
NOTE: If you are taking the train to join a trailhead further
south on the Iseji, it is usually easiest to take JR to Taki toconnect to a southbound train.

Ise Gymnasium
伊勢体育館

Ise Tourist
Information Center宇治浦田観光案内所

Ise Athletic Field
伊勢陸上競技場

Isuzu Guesthouse
宿屋五十鈴
Shinwa-no-Yakata
神話の館
Akafuku
Main Store
赤福本店

Jingu Kaikan
神宮会館

Inishie-no-Yado Ikyu
いにしえの宿伊久

Okage-yokocho
おかげ横丁

Oharai-machi
おはらい町

Naiku-mae
内宮前→
To Shima
至志摩Isuzu-gawa River
五十鈴川
Uji-bashi Bridge
宇治橋

Uji-jinja（Ashigami-san）
宇治神社（足神さん）

Sanshu-den
参集殿

Ise Jingu Naiku
伊勢神宮内宮12

Isuzu-gawa Mitarashi
五十鈴川御手洗場

Kagura-den
神楽殿

To Minamiise
至南伊勢

Aramatsuri-no-Miya
荒祭宮

Shogu
正宮

Kazahi-no-Mi-no-Miya
風日祈宮←

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伊勢の宿 紅葉軒
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Paved trail

600m

Hotel Castle Inn Ise
ホテルキャッスルイン伊勢

Tsukiyomi-no-Miya
月夜見宮
Maruni Hotel Ise

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: 3~4
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~130
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仲屋旅館

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Hotel Route Inn Ise
ホテルルートイン伊勢

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上地踏切

Tamaru Castle remains
田丸城
Murayama Ryohei Museum
村山龍平記念館

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外宮入口

Oda-no-hashi Bridge
小田の橋
Jingu Museum,
Jingu Agriculture Museum
神宮徴古館・神宮農業館
Geku-mae bus stop
外宮前バス停

Station

Vending machine

Bus stop

Drinking water

Post OfficeInformation

Police Station

Public Wi-fi

Fire Station

View point

SchoolCovered shelter

ShrineTempleUnpaved trail
Paved road

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Kintetsu Toba Line
近鉄鳥羽線

Isuzugawa Sta.
五十鈴川駅
Tsukiyomi-no-Miya
月読宮
Asakichi Ryokan
麻吉旅館

23
12

Ise-nishi IC
伊勢西IC

Yanagi-no-Watashi Ferry remains
柳の渡し跡

715

Ise Tourist Information Center宇治浦田観光案内所

Uji Somon Gate remains
宇治惣門跡

22

5
◀P

Ryogu Joyato stone lantern
両宮常夜燈

Ito Shoha Museum
伊藤小坡美術館

38
13

Aburaya remains
油屋跡

Ise Furuichi Sangu Kaido Museum
伊勢古市参宮街道資料館

Business Hotel Kawafuku
ビジネス旅館川福Ozaki Gakudo Museum
尾崎咢堂記念館

Onsen (Hot spring)

Nagamine-jinja
長峯神社

32

Sarutahiko-jinja
猿田彦神社
Okage Yokocho
おかげ横丁

Miya-gawa River宮川

Tamaru田丸
Sakaetei
栄亭

Ueji bus stop
上地バス停

1000ｍ

Ise Jingu Geku
伊勢神宮外宮Grocery store

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

Konishi S:166
Mankintan
小西萬金丹

Miyagawa Tsutsumi bank
宮川堤
Watarai-bashi Bridge
度会橋

Camping

Way markers

h：279.455 mm
25.93°

Accommodation

Convenience store

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

Yamatohime-no-Miya
倭姫宮

Ise Todaya Ryoan
伊勢 戸田家料唵

0 km

Public phone

Shop/Store

Jingu
Art Museum
神宮美術館

200m

上巻

Stamp

Toilet22

Iseshi Sta.
伊勢市駅

400m

Legendne

Li

Naiku-mae bus stop
内宮前バス停Akafuku Main Store
赤福本店
Oharaimachi
おはらい町Uji-bashi Bridge
宇治橋

717

Tamaru Sta.
田丸駅

Ise Expressway
伊勢自動車道Ise Jingu Naiku
伊勢神宮内宮7

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Meki-toge trailhead (North)

Tamaki Junior High School
玉城中学校

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玉城町役場

Tochihara～Tamaru
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: ~16
: 4~5
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~210
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~180

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伊勢自動車道

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

Meki-toge trailhead (North)
女鬼峠登り口（北）400m

To Tamaru
田丸

24.8

23.5 22.5 21.6 20.5

18.7

17.6

13

10.8

7.3

4.6

2.2

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至女鬼峠

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Drinking fountain remains
水飲み場跡

Yahashira-jinja
八柱神社
I :20
S:146

Daijingu-ji Okase-dera remains
大神宮寺相鹿瀬寺跡

8

500ｍ

119

1000ｍ

ToiletPublic Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

Temple

I :16
S:150

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

StationUnpaved trail

Vending machine

Way markers

Bus stop

Paved road

Drinking water

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

Post Office

Shop/Store
I :12
S:154

119

Wagon tracks remains
轍跡Jizo statue
地蔵
Meki-toge trailhead (South)
Manju-ya Bun remains
女鬼峠登り口（南）
まんじゅう屋跡
119

Meki-toge Pass
女鬼峠

13

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Police Station

Tamaru Castle remains
田丸城

Higashitokida-jinja
東外城田神社

709

Tamaru Sta.
田丸駅

LegendGrocery store

Sekibutsu-an
石佛庵

Joho Hoshi Gorin tower
浄保法師五輪塔Yanaibara Kannon Senpuku-ji
柳原観音千福寺

Eisho-ji
永昌寺

1：2 5 , 0 0 0

TamaruTrain Crossing
田丸踏切

200ｍ

Information

Memorial stone, Nyoirin Kannon statue
名号碑と如意輪観音像

Terakoyatemple school remains
寺子屋跡

100

Nishitokida-jinja
西外城田神社Meki-toge trailhead (North)
女鬼峠登り口（北）Fukatani Jizo statue
深谷地蔵
◀P11

1：4 , 0 0 0

00

Gokatsura-ike Pond
五桂池

I :8 S:158

Sakaetei
栄亭

I :16
S:150

0 km

Nonakaya
野中屋

Banta house remains
バンタ屋敷跡200m

28.4

Hyakugo Bank
百五銀行

Old stone signpost
道標

800m
600m

Murayama Ryohei Museum
村山龍平記念館

Settai Jizo statue
接待地蔵

Taki PA
多気PA

P6▶
Murayama Ryohei
Museum村山龍平記念館

Tamaru田丸
530

Sakaetei
栄亭

I :8
S:158

65

Banta house remains
バンタ屋敷跡Tamaru Sta.
田丸駅

9

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800m

Aso～Tochihara
Distance (km): ~26Time (hr):5.5~7
Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~510
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~480

Bakamagari

CAUTION:
Stay on the paved road
if trail is ﬂooded.
川を横切る。増水時、通行不可。

Kamize-bashi
Bridge神瀬橋

Detour
迂回路

400m

Detour
迂回路

42
Otennosan
お天王さん
Saruki-zaka
entrance (South)
猿木坂入口
（南）

200m

53.5

53.1

50.8

49.4

48.2

46.8 45.9

44.8

41.9

41.2

39.1

33.8

38 37.2

31.6 31 30.2 29.5 28.4
30.8

Kusugano bus stop
楠ケ野バス停
1：4 , 0 0 0

Train crossing
神瀬第四踏切24.8 kmPilgrims gravestone
行き倒れ墓碑ay

Dochu Anzen Kigan Jizon statue
道中安全祈願地蔵

Kusunoki Daimyojin
楠大明神
Tennosan
天王さん

Yahashira-jinja
八柱神社
Okuise PA
奥伊勢PA

Kannon-ji
観音寺

I :28
S:138

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◀P13

Dohyo Jizo statue
道標地蔵

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Kis 自動勢紀Saruki-zaka entrance (North)
猿木坂入口
（北）

Train crossing
高奈踏切

Awaya Ryokan remains
旧旅館阿波屋Public Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleShop/Store

10

46

ToiletGrocery store

StationUnpaved trail
Paved road

Vending machine

Way markers

Bus stop

Drinking water

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

Post OfficeInformation

Hosen-ji
宝泉寺
Pilgrims gravestone
行き倒れ墓碑Kawazoe Sta.
川添駅

I :32 Takana bus stop
S:134 高奈バス停

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

Kawazoe bus stop Kamize-bashi Bridge
川添バス停
神瀬橋
Train crossing
下楠踏切
Tonosama Ido well remains
殿様井戸跡

Police Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved roadTrain crossing
浅間踏切

Train crossing
神瀬第四踏切Train crossing
馬鹿曲踏切
Otennosan
お天王さん

0

I :24
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50

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entrance (North)
猿木坂入口
（北）

Tonosama Ido
well remains
殿様井戸跡

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Paved trail

600m

1：4 , 0 0 0

0

50

100ｍ

Train crossing
馬鹿曲踏切

CAUTION:
Stay on the paved road
if trail is ﬂooded.
川を横切る。増水時、通行不可。
Detour
迂回路
I :24
S:142

Detour because
the wooden bridge
is broken.
落橋のため迂回42

CAUTION:
Trail in tunnel often ﬂoods.
水路トンネルの
中を歩く。
増水時、
通行不可。

100ｍ

Bakamagari entrance (North)
馬鹿曲がり入口（北）Tochihara Sta.
栃原駅

42Tochihara-eki-guchi bus stop
栃原駅口バス停

Chaya remains
茶屋跡
Kamizebus stop
神瀬バス停

Bakamagari-bashi Bridge
馬鹿曲橋
Okajimaya
岡島屋
711
Bakamagari entrance (South)
馬鹿曲がり入口（南）Tochihara bus stop
栃原バス停

Amida-ji
阿弥陀寺

Saruki-zaka entrance (South)
猿木坂入口
（南）

P8▶

Tea Field Villa
ティーフィールドヴィラ

Tochihara
栃原

709

38

I :20
S:146

0

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Gensaka Shuzo
元坂酒造

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Public phone

800m

Aso～Tochihara
Distance (km): ~26
: 5.5~7
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~510
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~480

31

53.5

012-013_ 高奈 - 阿曽駅

53.1

50.8

49.4

w：552.538 mm

48.2

46.8 45.9

44.8

41.9

41.2

39.1

33.8

38 37.2

31.6 31 30.2 29.5 28.4
30.8

24.8 kmh：276.357 mm-68.39°
Takihara-gu-mae
滝原宮前

Otaki-kyo Campground
大滝峡キャンプ場

Omiya Elementary School
大宮小学校

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Kise 自動車紀勢

Aso Kannon-do
阿曽観音堂

◀P15

731

Aso bus stop
阿曽バス停
Aso Onsen
阿曽温泉

12

Ochise-bashi Bridge
落瀬橋

ei Line
JR Kis 線
本勢JR紀

Train crossing
阿曽踏切

Stamp

Unpaved trail

Information

Camping

Paved road

Public Wi-fi

Onsen (Hot spring)

View point

StationCovered shelter

Bus stop0

TempleOther
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

1：2 5 , 0 0 0500ｍ

1000ｍ

Otani Fudomyoo
大谷不動明王Mise-toride Fort ruins
三瀬砦跡

Odai Kosei Hospital
大台厚生病院

I :40
S:126

Misesaka-toge trailhead (North)
三瀬坂峠登り口（北）

Simomise bus stop
下三瀬バス停Keiun-ji
慶雲寺

Yahashira-jinja
八柱神社
Kannon-do remains
観音堂跡

Taikicho bus stop
大紀町バス停Misesaka-toge trailhead (South)
三瀬坂峠登り口（南）

Misesaka-toge Pass
三瀬坂峠

Myojinsan
明神さん

747
770

Shokudo Ryokan Katsumi
食堂旅館かつみSchoolShrineMifune-bashi Bridge
三船橋

Takihara Sta.
滝原駅

42

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

I :44
S:122

Sekkaika travertine
石灰華
Kawabe-no-Yado Sanzui
川辺の宿さんずい

Aso Sta.
阿曽駅

Michi-no-Eki Okuise Kitsutsuki-kan
道の駅奥伊勢木つつ木館
Footbridge
歩道橋

Michi-no-Eki
Okuise Odai
道の駅奥伊勢おおだいFire Station

Police Station

Vending machine

Kamimise junction
上三瀬交差点Train crossing
上三瀬踏切

731

Way markers

Drinking water

Misedani Sta.
三瀬谷駅

I :36
S:130

Omiya-Odai IC
大宮大台ICay

Grocery store
Shop/Store

Funaki-bashi Bridge
船木橋

200m

上巻

Man-ei
萬栄

424

400m

Post Office

Convenience store

429
Daikokuya
大黒屋
Misedani bus stop
三瀬谷バス停

Sawara junction
佐原交差点

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

600m

Train crossing
佐原踏切

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

Takihara-no-Miya entrance
瀧原宮入口
38

Omiya Cycling Terminal
おおみやサイクリングターミナル
Takihara-no-Miya
瀧原宮

Mise-no-Watashi Ferry
三瀬の渡し
Takihara-jinja
多岐原神社

P10▶

Sada-toge Pass
定峠
Dochu Anzen Kigan Jizon statue
道中安全祈願地蔵

Mise-no-Watashi Ferry

IMPORTANT: Reservations are needed at least 5 daysor more in advance.
TEL: 0598-84-1050 (Japanese Only)
E-MAIL: info@web-odai.info
PRICE: Basic price 2,500 yen (1~5 people). If thegroup has more than 5 people then the pricefor each additional person is 500 yen each.

13

Furusato Onsen〜Umegadani

梅ヶ谷〜阿曽Umegadani Sta.
To Tsuzurato-toge Pass
至ツヅラト峠

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800m

in the KUMANO KODO ISEJI(Central) booklet P.4~5.

Umegadani～Aso
Distance (km)
: ~15
: 5~7
Time (hr)Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~250
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~170

中巻

h：278.696mm

Ikkoku-toge trailhead (North)
一石峠登り口（北）Train crossing
海野踏切

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

Mie Kumano Kodo
Shokokai-mae bus stop
みえ熊野古道商工会前バス停

Ikkoku-toge Pass
一石峠

I :76
S:90

Furusato Onsen
古里温泉

Train crossing
山本踏切

Ryokan Kinokuni
旅館 紀の國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

Tsuzurato-togetrailhead (North）
ツヅラト峠登り口（北）Tochiko-bashi Bridge
栃古橋

Tsuzurato-toge Pass
ツヅラト峠

Tsuzurato Hanahiroba
ツヅラト花広場

Tayama-guchi bus stop
田山口バス停Umegadani-gawa River
Yahashira-jinja 梅ケ谷川
八柱神社

Nakano-bashi Bridge
中野橋

Kisei Expressway
紀勢自動車道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

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

I :68
S:98

Katakami-ike
Pond
片上池

Nisaka-togetrailhead (South)
荷坂峠登り口（南）

To Ouchiyama
至大内山

Manbo bus stop
マンボウバス停

Okimi-daira
沖見平

12Umegadani
bus stop
梅ケ谷バス停51

10

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

Santai-hokora
三体祠

Umegatani Sta.
梅ケ谷駅

Nisaka-toge trailhead (North)
荷坂峠登り口（北）200m

83.7 82.6 82.1 81.5

76.6

78.3

74.3 72.8 72.2

68.3

65.8 64.6

64.0 62.6

59.1

Unpaved trail
Paved trail

53.5km56.4

LegendToiletPublic Wi-fi

Stamp

Fire Station

Public phone

View point

Accommodation

SchoolConvenience store

Covered shelter

Camping

ShrineOnsen (Hot spring)

TempleMichi-no-Eki
rest area
00 Number markers
every 〜100 meters

Grocery store

Nakagumi Joyato stone lantern
中組常夜燈
Ouchiyama junction
Nakano-bashi Bridge
大内山交差点
中野橋

Ouchiyama-no-Ichirizuka Milestone
大内山の一里塚Fudono-bashi Bridge
不動野橋

Kihataya Ryokan
喜畑屋旅館

Yahashira-jinja
八柱神社

Teraura-bashi Bridge
寺浦橋

Umegadani
bus stop
梅ケ谷バス停Ouchiyama Sta.
大内山駅

I :60
S:106

Mayumi crosswalk
間弓横断歩道
Train crossing
朱行谷踏切
Umegadani Crossing
梅ケ谷交差点Umegadani Sta.
梅ケ谷駅

Ouchiyama
bus stop
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Milk Land
ミルクランドFarm Stay Izuho
民宿いづほ
Komagase-bashi Bridge
駒ヶ瀬橋

I :56
S:110

Kokusho-ji
国昌寺

Unpaved trail
Paved road

Drinking water

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

Post Office

Train crossing
一の谷踏切

Kiseiso
紀勢荘

Pork Farm
養豚場
Train crossing
宮原第一踏切Sakatsu-bashi Bridge
坂津橋

Ise-Kashiwazaki Sta.
伊勢柏崎駅
Kisei-ohashi Bridge
紀勢大橋

Kisei-Ouchiyama IC
紀勢大内山IC

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古道の宿 上野屋

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Police Station

Other
Unpaved trail
Other
Paved road

Minpaku Idobata
民泊井戸ばたAshitani-michi entrance (North)
芦谷道入口
（北）

Ashitani-michi entrance (South)
芦谷道入口
（南）
Ejiri-bashi Bridge
江尻橋

StationBus stop

Kashiwazaki
bus stop
柏崎バス停

Koshin庚申

To Nisaka-toge Pass
至荷坂峠

Way markers

Information

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Umegatani Crossing
梅ケ谷交差点Vending machine

Shop/Store

Umegadani bus stop
梅ケ谷バス停Umegadani
Crossing
梅ケ谷交差点

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
Michi-no-Eki kiinagashima Manbo
道の駅紀伊長島マンボウ
Kii-Nagashima Sta.
紀伊長島駅
Koshin庚申Kiinagashima (Nagashima-bashi Bridge)
紀伊長島
（長島橋）

Train crossing
朱行谷踏切

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I :64
S:102

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Nozurazumi stone wall
野面

Jizo statue
地蔵
Koshin-do
庚申堂

Furusato bus stop
古里バス停

Takano-bashi Bridge
高野橋

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Yama-no-Kami
山の神-63.16°Furusato Onsen～Umegadani
Distance (km)
: ~16
600m
:4.5~6Time (hr)400m Total Elevation Gain (m) : ~290
Total Elevation Loss (m) : ~510

Refer to KUMANO KODO ISEJI (Central) Map booklet P.4~5.

004-005_ 荷坂峠 & ツヅラト峠 - 古里温泉

w：574.201mm

Ouchiyama-gawa River
大内山川

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Nozurazumi stone wall
野面積み
Yama-no-Kami
山の神
Tsuzurato-toge trailhead (South）
ツヅラト峠登り口（南）
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Aso Sta.
阿曽駅

Dairen-ji
大蓮寺
Taiki Town Hall Kashiwazaki Branch oﬃce
大紀町役場柏崎支所
Kashiwano bus stop

Shidare-zakura cherry tree

I :52 しだれ桜
S:114

Train crossing
下崎踏切
Kaitojiri Koshinzuka
垣内後庚申塚Iwafune-bashi Bridge
岩船橋

Hozo-ji
宝蔵寺

I :48
S:118

P12▶

Tsushima-jinja
津島神社

Taiko-jinja
大皇神社
Train crossing
垣内尻踏切

柏野バス停

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Kashiwano-ohashi Bridge
柏野大橋
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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/

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High

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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

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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

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6:30

6:07

6:00

4:30

6:55

5:20
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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（℃）

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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

Model ltineraries

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

Highlight Walks

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

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Iseji Intermediate Complete Trek
Ise City Highlight Walk
●Transfer to Ise Jingu Geku
●Walk to Ise Jingu Naiku(p.6〜7, 〜5km)

23●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.

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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!

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Iseji Advanced Complete Trek
Day 1：●Transfer to Ise Jingu Naiku,
overnight ❶

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How to Bathe

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The very essence of the bathing routine is as below for both hot
spring and communal baths.

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

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LINK

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

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.

142Japanese baths are theultimate place to relax andwind down after a day's walk.

Be observant. Watch (But don't stare!) the people around you sothat you know what is going on.

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Baths (Onsen)① Take oﬀ clothes in change room
② Rinse or wash body
③ Soak in bath
④ Relax and enjoy!

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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.

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.

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309

Misesaka-toge
Highlight Walk
●Train to Misedani Sta.
●Walk to Takihara Sta.
(p.12〜13, 〜9km)

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Basically there are three sets of footwear:

Yukata18

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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Day 2：●Walk to Tochihara (p.6〜11,〜27km), overnight ❷Day 3：●Walk to Aso (p.10〜13, 〜25km), overnight ❸Day 4：●Walk to Furusato Onsen(p.12〜15 and Central p.4〜5,〜29km), overnight ❹

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Day 1：●Transfer to Ise City, overnight ❶Day 9：●Walk to Owase (〜6km), overnight ❾Day 2：●Walk to Tamaru (p.6〜7, 〜12km),
overnight ❷Day 10：●Walk to Mikisato (〜12km), overnight❿Day 3：●Walk to Tochihara (p.8〜11, 〜15km),
overnight ❸Day 11：●Walk to Kata (〜5km), overnight ⓫Day 5：●Walk to Owase (〜20km),
overnight ❺Day 4：●Walk to Misedani (p.10〜13, 〜13km),
overnight ❹Day 6：●Walk to Kata (〜17km),
overnight ❻Day 5：●Walk to Kashiwazaki (p.12〜15, 〜18km), overnight ❺Day 7：●Walk to Central Kumano (〜18km), overnight ❼Day 6：●Walk to Ouchiyama (p.14〜15, 〜7km),
overnight ❻Day 8：●Walk to Shingu (〜23km),
overnight ❽Day 7：●Walk to Furusato Onsen (p.14〜15 andCentral p.4〜5, 〜17km), overnight ❼Day 9：●Transfer to next destination

Day 8：●Walk to Aiga (〜14km), overnight ❽Day 12：●Walk to Atashika (〜10km), overnight⓬Day 13：●Walk to Central Kumano (〜8km),
overnight ⓭Day 14：●Walk to Atawa (〜12km), overnight ⓮Day 15：●Walk to Shingu (〜11km), overnight ⓯Day 16：●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 (especially along the Kohechi),so it is best to plan ahead and check 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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Nagoya Expressway

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Kusunoki JCT
NagoyaYokkaichi JCT

Kameyama-nishi JCT

Rinku JCT

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①Chubu Airport ②Nagoya Sta. ③Tsu Sta. ④Matsusaka Sta.
⑤Iseshi Sta. ⑥Shingu Sta. ⑦Kii-Katsuura Sta. ⑧Kii-Tanabe Sta.
⑨Wakayama Sta. ⑩Kansai Airport ⑪Shin-Osaka Sta. ⑫JR Nara Sta.
⑬Kyoto Sta.
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.

IseshiSeiwa-Taki JCT

Wakayama
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Futami JCT

Ise Jingu

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Nachikatsuura Shingu Road

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I would like to buy a one way express train ticket to Iseshi station.
（伊勢市駅までの特急切符を買いたいです）
Reserved Seat（指定席）
Non-Reserved Seat（自由席）
Platform（プラットホーム）
Transfer（のりかえ）
Station（駅）I would like to go to the Naiku-mae bus stop.（内宮前バス停までお願いします。）
Where is the Kumano Kodo trailhead?
（熊野古道登山口はどこですか？）Bus stop（バス停）Transfer busses（バス乗り換え）
Change money（両替）Number ticket（整理券）
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Useful Words & Phrases

NipponRent-aCar

Kyoto
Suita JCTHANWA EXPWY①  Enter through rear door (or front door if only one)②  Take number ticket③  Push button to inform driver that stop is wanted (it is also good practice totell the driver where you want to get off when you board)④  Match number ticket to the electronic fare chart at the front of the bus todetermine fare (prices change according to distance travelled)⑤  Change money if needed⑥  Put money and ticket in fare box (exact fare)⑦  Exit through front door
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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KINKI EXPWY

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
Shinkansen
JR(Japan Railway)
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Route Guide
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.

Iseji North
Main Sanctuaries
Ise Jingu is one of the main Shinto shrines in Japan. The main
sanctuaries are Naiku, the inner shrine, and Geku, the outer shrine.
They are ~5 km from each other and traditionally connect via the
Furuichi road.
HINT: Most people choose to stay a day before or after their walk tovisit these sacred sites.

Rebuilding Ceremony
Shikinen Sengu is a fascinating ritual of renewal and rebirth. Every
20 years exact copies of the shrines are rebuilt on an adjacent plot of
land and the holy mirror is solemnly moved in the quiet of the night.
It is a massive undertaking with a history of over 1,300 years—the first
sengu being held in 690. The most recent was the 62nd reiteration
completed in 2013.
The entire process is ritualized with 30 ceremonies taking place overeight years. Shrine pavilions, bridges, torii gateways—everything isremade including around 2,500 associated treasures and objects suchas clothing, silk fabric, swords, saddles, and ritual implements.
Near entrance to Geku is the Sengu-kan Museum which included
exhibitions about the Shikinen Sengu and a life-size reconstructionof the outershrine’s pavilion
gable providing
a closer look at
the architecturetechniques and
size.

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.

FuruichiThe pilgrimage road between the outer and inner shrines is called
Furuichi and was well known as a pleasure quarter—the third largest
in Japan at the time. The road was lined with “tea houses” and “teapourers” a discreet euphemism for brothels and their mistresses.
During the peak of Furuichi’s history there were said to be 71
establishments with around 1000 women.
These parlors were not just for sexual pleasures, but also featured
theaters for the traditional arts with singing, dancing, and kabuki.
Specifically, the kabuki theaters were ranked as some of the best in
the land. Pilgrimage and pleasures were an integral set of experiences
for a journey to Ise. This area was destroyed during WWII and is now aresidential neighborhood.

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4 km Waymarkers
Between Ise Jingu to Kumano Hayatama Taisha
there are wooden waymarkers every four
kilometers which indicate the distance to either
destination from that point. The starting post is in
front of Geku on the sidewalk. These signs wereerected by the Mie Prefecture government in 2009.
River Crossing
Two kilometers west of Geku the trail intersects with the sacred Miyagawa River, an historical site for purification rites before worshippingat Geku and river crossing point. A free ferry service shuttled
travelers back and forth until the railway (1897) and first bridge (1911)
were built. Many teahouses and accommodations lined the banks.
Because of the numerous willow trees, it was called Yanagi-noWatashi. Further downstream was another crossing called Sakura-noWatashi, after cherry trees. There are now over 1000 cherry trees andit is one of Japan’s 100 famous cherry viewing sites.
The Miya-gawa is a large river, 91 km long with a watershed of 920
km². Its source is the upper reaches of the Odaigahara mountain
range, some of the highest peaks on the Kii peninsula, which receive
an enormous amount of rain—over 4800mm annually—making it
one of the wettest places in Japan. It empties into Ise Bay.
Because of the high rainfall
it is prone to flooding andsubsequently it became one of
the first rivers to have a floodbank built hundreds of years ago.

Ishibutsu-an
The road passes by persimmon orchards before an intersection with
Ishibutsu-an 石佛庵, a prayer site for pilgrims dating from 1805. The
small shelter houses 33 Kannon (Buddhist goddess of mercy) images,
the same as those of the Pilgrimage to the 33 Kannons of WesternJapan 西国三十三所.
The statues were donated by people from across the country. An old
poem recited by pilgrims past is written on the wall asking for safe
guidance on the road to Kumano from Kannon.
Meki-toge Pass
Ancient stone signposts sporadically lead the way to Meki-toge—thefirst pass of Iseji. It is not a difficult walk, but it offers a total change ofatmosphere from the more populated areas near Ise Jingu.
The paved road turns to gravel, and the gravel
road to dirt trail. Ruts from old wagons are
scarred into the bed rock. The pass is a narrowpassage dug through the ridge line to the otherside. Like all the other passes to the south, there
once stood a teahouse at its peak. The trail on
the other side opens into the bucolic Miya-gawaRiver valley lined with forested low mountains.
This was the main road until a modern one wasbuilt in 1934.

Cross-roads
The road passes through a semi-agricultural plain to Tamaru, anhistoric crossroads where the road to Kumano and the road to Isemeet. Here pilgrims would change into their white pilgrimage clothes
to continue their journey south. Tamaru can therefore be considered
the original starting point of the Kumano Kodo Iseji route.
Tamaru Castle remains
Tamaru castle was built in 1336 during the warring years of theNorthern and Southern courts. Because of its proximity to the Iseshrines, it was the focus of many battles of forces looking to control
the area, being burnt many times in the process.
During the Edo period Tamaru was a lively city. The castle wasdismantled during the Meiji era at the end of the 19th century with aschool now occupying the grounds. The foundation stones are still ingood condition and because of its original hill-top style architecture it
is designated as a historical asset.

Odai-cho
The name of village after Meki-toge is Odai-cho and the trail follows
main or side roads for most of the ~20 km up the Miya-gawa Rivervalley.

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Tochihara
The road straightens and passes by a row of tea producers and welltrimmed rows of tea bushes. The fans are for keeping the air moving
during the coldest time of the year, so frost does not form on the tea
leaves. Tea is a famous product of the area.
Historically there were many lodges for pilgrims in and around thepresent day Tochihara train station, including Ryokan Okajimaya
which is one of the only remaining establishments.
Bakamagari
As the terrain gets steeper and more rugged often the trail needs
to twist and turn to follow the topography which is the case of
Bakamagari 馬鹿曲 or “foolish turns”. The construction of the railway
disrupted the access so now the trail goes through a conduit under
the road.
CAUTION: During high water times do not attempt to follow thispart of the trail, stay on the paved road to detour around.

Once you are safely through the passage follow the Fudo-tani valley
to pass by the remains of a teahouse. You will need to walk throughthe creek bed if the old wooden suspension bridge is out of order.
Walk under the highway bridge to rejoin route 42.
TennosanAnother side-road leads to a lovingly maintained wooden shelter witha collection of statues locally referred to as Tennosan. On the left is
Koshinto and the right Yama-no-Kami.
Koshinsan
A Koshinto 庚申塔 is a monument or pillar often erected at the village
entrance to protect it from epidemics and calamities. Koshin is afolk belief with Taoist origins dating back to the Heian period (7941185). According to the ancient sexagenary calendar, every 60th day
was Koshin day. It was believed that on the night of this day while
sleeping, the Sanshi (three worms or entities) in the 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.
Yama-no-Kami
Yama-no-Kami 山の神 or spirit of the mountain, is often considereda female deity and associated with fertility, fecundity, and life-giving
forces. It is an ancient animistic belief and often phallic symbols
are given as offerings or worshipped to appease this sometimesimpetuous force.
The Yama-no-Kami has a strong relationship with agriculture
descending from the mountains to the fields in the spring and thenreturning to them in the fall after the harvest. There are many sites ofveneration for Yama-no-Kami along the Kumano Kodo.

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Brick Bridge
After Tenno-sama the trail descents sharply through a bamboo grove
on a dirt trail to the creek bed below.
CAUTION: This section also passes through the riverbed, so duringhigh water periods use the road to detour around this section.

From the base of the valley look up stream to see the ~17m long
Kamize-bashi bridge. A rare example of an arched bridge built ofbrick constructed in 1871.
The Lordʼs Well
There is a short trail through the forest after crossing the train tracks
named after a well that was frequented by the regional Feudal Lordon his falconry outings, therefore becoming known as Tonosama-ido,or the “Lord’s Well”.
Sada-toge Pass
The Iseji continues following the river on the main road or side roads
passing through small settlements of homes. There is a brief inland
section over the paved Sada-toge pass before reaching the Yabashirajinja and junction to the Mise-no-Watashi crossing.
Sada-toge is considered the second pass after Meki-toge. There were
two tea houses here that sold simple snacks for pilgrims.
Mise-no-Watashi Crossing
Historically pilgrims would head to the riverbank at the Yabashira-jinja
shrine to cross the Miya-gawa river by boat. Present-day a local groupof volunteers offers this service in more modern boats. Reservations
are required. A specific time is needed to be set.
Odaicho Tourist Association
IMPORTANT: Boat reservations are needed at least 5 days or more inadvance by telephone (Japanese Only).
TEL: 0598-84-1050
E-MAIL: info@web-odai.info
PRICE: Lowest price 2,500 yen (1~5 people) plus 500 yen/price

Funaki-bashi Bridge
For those that walk to the Misesaka-toge trailhead it is ~6 km loop
upstream to cross the historic Funaki-bashi bridge, a 90 m span built
in 1905, which offers dramatic views of the valley. It is registered as
National Tangible Cultural Property.

KUMANO KODO

Misesaka-toge
This 2 km trail passes over a small ridge line leading into the
Ouchiyama-gawa River valley, a tributary of Miya-gawa. The forest isa plantation of cedar and cypress. At the peak is small stone statue of
Jizo is tucked into a stone shelter from 1756.

Pilgrimage RouteMaps Series

Takihara-no-Miya
Takihara-no-Miya 瀧原宮 is the furthest of the main associated shrinesof Ise Jingu. The layout resembles Naiku with a long shrine approachon a gravel path lined with trees. The purification site is also in a
nearby creek and the buildings are reconstructed in accordance with
the Sengu rite. It is easy to see the two grounds side-by-side that arealternatively used. Some historians hypothesize that Takihara-noMiya could be the prototype of Naiku and its sanctuary.
Takihara-no-Miya to
Umegadani Train Station
It is ~20 km from Takihara-no-Miya to Umegadani train station
following main and sub-roads through a series of small settlements
switching back and forth on either side of the river. There are no
major passes on this section. Lovely traditional houses and small,picturesque local temples/shrines and sacred sites dot the way.
The train stations passed are Takihara 滝原, Aso 阿曽, Ise-Kashiwazaki
伊勢柏崎, Ouchiyama 大内山, and Umegadani 梅ケ谷. Only local trains
stop at these unstaffed stations.

Tamaru田丸

伊勢神宮外宮Tochihara

栃原

Aso
阿曽

Furusato Onsen

Koyasan

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

滝尻王子

Kata

熊野市

Shiko

Takijiri-oji

伊勢神宮内宮

梅ヶ谷

橋本

和歌山

Ise
Jingu
Naiku

Umegadani

Hashimoto
Wakayama

Ise
Jingu
Geku

Susami
熊野那智大社
周参見
Mirozu

新宮

Kii-Katsuura
紀伊勝浦

見老津

Ouchiyama Dairy
A curious yet favorite site for casual photographersis the Ouchiyama dairy 大内山牛乳 giant milk bottle
statue with a smiling cow perilously perked on top.
This local dairy makes milk, yogurt,etc. Their ice
cream is a popular treat.
Umegadani Train Station
The Umegadani 梅ケ谷 train station is near the junction of the Nisakatoge and Tsuzurato-toge passes, the beginning of the UNESCO World
Heritage registered sections of the Iseji and mark the divide between
the historic Ise and Kishu (Kumano) domain. The station is a popular
starting point for these walks.

ISEJI(North)ISEJI(Central)

ISEJI(South)NAKAHECHI

KOHECHIOHECHI

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www.tb-kumano.jp/

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