Kumano Kodo Kii-ji Walking Tour from Hoshiya Station
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
8 hours
- Rice Ball or Snack
- Admission Fee(Kii Fudoki-no-Oka Museum)
- Admission Fee(Former Nakasuji Residence)
- National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
This walking tour follows the northern section of the Kumano Kodo Kii-ji route, an ancient pilgrimage path once connecting Kyoto with Kumano. The trail reveals how faith and daily life coexisted in rural Japan. Begin at the Former Nakasuji Residence . Continue to the Kii Fudoki-no-Oka Museum, where ancient tombs...
- Duration 8 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Nakasuji Family Former Residence
The former Nakasuji Residence once belonged to a wealthy local farming family in the Edo period. Its traditional wooden house, earthen storehouse, and serene garden reveal the lifestyle of prosperous villagers. As you walk through the tatami rooms and corridors, imagine travelers resting here centuries ago along the Kumano pilgrimage...
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
This historical park and museum preserve ancient burial mounds and artifacts from the Kofun period. Walking among reconstructed tombs and stone monuments, you can sense how early worship and nature intertwined in this land. It’s an ideal place to feel the roots of faith that inspired the Kumano pilgrimage.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Negi
The Yata Pass marks a quiet stretch of the ancient Kumano Kodo Kii-ji route. Gentle slopes and cedar forests frame the stone path where pilgrims once walked toward the sacred shrines. This short hike captures the essence of the Kumano journey—tranquil, spiritual, and deeply connected to the land.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Itakiso Shrine
Itakiso Shrine enshrines the deity of trees, Itakeru-no-Mikoto, and has long been revered as the spiritual gateway of Kii Province. Surrounded by forest, the shrine radiates calm and reverence. Travelers once prayed here for safe journeys, while locals honored the sacred bond between trees and life itself.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Shikinosato Park Farm Stand
This spacious park celebrates the harmony of agriculture and daily life. Visitors can enjoy local produce, handmade foods, and colorful flower fields. It’s a refreshing stop to rest and reflect on the journey, feeling the gentle rhythm of the countryside that has supported travelers along the Kumano Kodo for centuries.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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