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+# Kumano Kodou 2021 Trip Outline
+
+## Table of Content <!-- omit in toc -->
+* [Overview](#overview)
+* [YAMAP Model Courses](#yamap-model-courses)
+* [Plane Tickets](#plane-tickets)
+* [Day 1: Flying to Shirahama City](#day-1-flying-to-shirahama-city)
+* [Day 2: Bus + Hiking; Shirahama City to Takahara Village](#day-2-bus--hiking-shirahama-city-to-takahara-village)
+* [Day 3: Hiking; Takahara to Chikatsuyu](#day-3-hiking-takahara-to-chikatsuyu)
+* [Day 4: Hiking + Bus; Chikatsuyu to Hongu Taisha](#day-4-hiking--bus-chikatsuyu-to-hongu-taisha)
+* [Hike: Chikatsuyu to Kumano Hongu Taisha](#hike-chikatsuyu-to-kumano-hongu-taisha)
+  * [Option 1: Full Walk; 25 km](#option-1-full-walk-25-km)
+  * [Option 2: Intermediate Walk; 17 km](#option-2-intermediate-walk-17-km)
+  * [Option 3: Highlight Walk; 7.5 km](#option-3-highlight-walk-75-km)
+* [Day 5: Boat Tour \& Back to Shirahama City](#day-5-boat-tour--back-to-shirahama-city)
+* [Resources](#resources)
+
+## Overview
+
+| Day   | What                           | Hotel                                                                        |
+| ----- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Day 1 | Flying in & spending the night |
+| Day 2 | Bus + Hiking --> Takahara      | [Kirinosato Takahara](https://goo.gl/maps/qJw4wfz4bav6q38h7)                 |
+| Day 3 | Hike --> Chikatsuyu            | [Guest House Minshuku Momiji-no-Sato](https://goo.gl/maps/C3ZMj2rBvSQst7sK7) |
+| Day 4 | Bus + Hike --> Yunomine Onsen  | [Minshuku Kuraya](https://goo.gl/maps/qf3SoLcax3r9h2K36)                     |
+| Day 5 | Boat + Bus --> Shirahama City  |
+| Day 6 | Beach at Shirahama City        |
+| Day 7 | Beach at Shirahama City        |
+| Day 8 | Fly back                       |
+
+## YAMAP Model Courses
+* [Kii-Tanabe Station - Inabane Oji / 紀伊田辺駅～稲葉根王子 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24366)
+* [Inabane-Oji ~ Takijiri-Oji / 稲葉根王子～滝尻王子 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24367)
+* [Shimomisu - Peeking Bridge / 下三栖～覗橋 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24368)
+* [Takijiri-Oji ~ Tsugusakura-Oji / 滝尻王子～継桜王子 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24369)
+* [Tsugizakura Oji ~ Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine / 継桜王子～熊野本宮大社 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24370)
+* [Akagigoshi / 赤木越 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24371)
+* [Dainichietsu / 大日越 - YAMAP](https://yamap.com/model-courses/24372)
+
+## Plane Tickets
+Tokyo --> SHM
+* Mon, May 24, 16:30 --> 17:40
+
+SHM --> Tokyo
+* Mon, May 31, 09:20 --> 10:25
+
+## Day 1: Flying to Shirahama City
+Flight
+* Haneda -> [Nanki-Shirahama (SHM) Airport/ 南紀白浜空港](https://goo.gl/maps/5U4K6He3TLMHxJ436)
+  * 1 hr 10 min flight
+  * 23,000 per person
+  * 130*2
+
+Overnight
+* Option 1: [Asso Station/ 朝来駅](https://goo.gl/maps/iWdPtspNGC9c6jwV8) area
+* Option 2: [Kii-Tanabe Station/ 紀伊田辺駅](https://goo.gl/maps/CjvzsyVwgFHmqEBq7) area
+  * [DJANGO](https://goo.gl/maps/nf5hKP5KNhizDyFG9)
+
+## Day 2: Bus + Hiking; Shirahama City to Takahara Village
+Bus
+* Naki-Shirahama --> [Takijiri/ 滝尻 Bus stop](https://goo.gl/maps/XD1qDSDrZotK5ZBKA)
+* 1.5 ~ 2 hour bus
+* 91 Rapid (Kumano Kodo) for Shingu Station
+* [Kumano Kodo Information Center/ 熊野古道館](https://goo.gl/maps/eenbgsY9JAqcu2AJA)
+
+Hiking: Takijiri-Oji to Takahara
+* Distance: ~4 km
+* Time: 2~3 hr
+* Elevation Gain: ~430 m
+* Elevation Loss: ~200 m
+* ![TAKIJIRI-OJI TO TAKAHARA Map](./takahara-chikatsuyu-oji-map.png)
+* Short but steep uphill walk from Takijiri to the ridge top settlement of Takahara.
+* The trailhead is located behind the Takijiri-oji shrine pavilion.
+* The trail starts off with a challenging grade so set a slow, easy pace, watching your steps on the rocks and roots.
+
+Overnight: Takahara Village
+* [Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge "Organic Hotel" - Kumano Travel](https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations/kiri-no-sato-takahara)
+* [Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge - Booking.com](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/takahara.html?aid=965263;label=IKKumanoKodo)
+* [Kirinosato Takahara - Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/qJw4wfz4bav6q38h7)
+
+## Day 3: Hiking; Takahara to Chikatsuyu
+Hiking: Takahara to Chikatsuyu
+* [TAKAHARA](https://goo.gl/maps/5HPV4SCWCiiDe82x6)
+* [Chikatsuyu](https://goo.gl/maps/WYhiKQDa9nE7eBoH6)
+* Distance: ~10 km
+* Time: 4~6 hr
+* Elevation Gain: ~590 m
+* Elevation Loss: ~640 m
+
+[Rest stop on Kumano/ 牛馬童子像休憩所](https://goo.gl/maps/kCJuNSVyLo53mTot7)
+
+This walk continues into the forested mountains east of Takahara climbing up and over ridges into the next watershed, descending into the village of Chikatsuyu.
+
+NOTE: The [Michi-no-Eki](https://goo.gl/maps/8DgnSWfo2RsNqxLu6) rest area near numbered signpost 23 sells drinks, snacks, and simple meals.
+* ![TAKAHARA TO Chikatsuyu Map](./takahara-chikatsuyu-oji-map.png)
+
+Overnight: Chikatsuyu Village
+* Kumano Travel: [Minshuku Momiji-no-Sato](https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations/minshuku-momiji-no-sato)
+* Google Maps: [Guest House Minshuku Momiji-no-Sato](https://goo.gl/maps/C3ZMj2rBvSQst7sK7)
+
+## Day 4: Hiking + Bus; Chikatsuyu to Hongu Taisha
+
+## Hike: Chikatsuyu to Kumano Hongu Taisha
+* There are 3x options for the hike!
+* For detailed comparison: [Walk Options PDF](http://www2.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/pdf/chikatsuyu-nonaka-hongu-walking-options-web.pdf)
+* [Bus Timetable #1](http://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/bus/#localtimetables)
+
+Overnight: Yunomine Onsen
+* Kumano Travel: [Minshuku Kuraya](https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations/minshuku-kuraya)
+* Google Maps: [Minshuku Kuraya](https://goo.gl/maps/qf3SoLcax3r9h2K36)
+
+### Option 1: Full Walk; 25 km
+* Distance: ~25 km
+* Time: 9~12 hr
+* Elevation Gain: ~1210 m
+* Elevation Loss: ~1470 m
+
+This is a challenging full day walk with many climbs and descents, finishing at the Kumano Hongu Taisha.  
+⚠️ Start early if attempting the full walk.
+
+### Option 2: Intermediate Walk; 17 km
+Bus: Chikatsuyu to Doyukawa-Bashi
+* [Doyukawa-Bashi/ 道湯川橋](https://goo.gl/maps/poKZ3G2we3JcdJgaA) Bus Stop
+* Ryujin Bus
+* Depart: 7:23 Chikatsuyu-oji
+* Arrive: 7:33 Doyukawa-bashi
+* Price: 280 yen
+
+Hike: Doyukawa-Bashi to Hongu Taisha
+* [Hongu Taisha](https://goo.gl/maps/k9JonS3ENZdatJP8A)
+* Distance: ~17 km
+* Time: 6~9 hr
+* Elevation Gain: ~770 m
+* Elevation Loss: ~1170 m
+
+### Option 3: Highlight Walk; 7.5 km
+
+Bus: Chikatsuyu to Hosshinmon-oji
+* [Hosshinmon-oji/ 発心門王子](https://goo.gl/maps/4FGaYh3xmV8SuSu79) Bus Stop
+* Ryujin Bus
+* Depart: 7:23 Chikatsuyu-oji
+* Arrive: 8:37 Hosshinmon-oji
+* Price: 960 yen
+
+Hike Part 1: Hosshinmon-Oji to Hongu Taisha
+* Distance: ~7.5 km
+* Time: 2~3 hr
+* Elevation Gain: ~190 m
+* Elevation Loss: ~460 m
+
+The section from Hosshinmon-oji and Hongu is popular with a diversity of forested trail and settlement scenery. This a good option to give more time to experience the shrines and sites in Hongu.  Take a local bus from Chikatsuyu-oji to Hosshimon-oji.
+
+Hike Part 2: Hongu to Yunomine Onsen
+* Dainichi-goe route
+* Distance: ~2 km
+* Time: 1~2 hr
+
+
+## Day 5: Boat Tour & Back to Shirahama City
+
+Bus: Yunomine Onsen to Boat Tour Center
+* [Michi-no-Eki Kumanogawa/ 道の駅熊野川](https://goo.gl/maps/ssgYUwxzsY7eCgnm9)
+* Depart: 8:31 Yunomine Onsen
+* Arrive: 9:08 Michi-no-Eki Kumano-gawa
+* Price: 950 yen
+
+Boat: Traditional Boat Ride on Kumano-Gawa River
+* [Kumano Hayatama Taisha/ 熊野速玉大社](https://goo.gl/maps/NC4VcRaAeUhVKMPf6)
+* <https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/tours-activities/traditional-boat-tour/104>
+* 10:00~11:30
+* Please come to the reception by 9:30 am. The boat departs at 10:00 in preparation for boarding.
+
+Detour: [Nachi Falls/ 那智の滝](https://goo.gl/maps/K1Xsnqb5UuvvqJtt7)
+* 1.5 hour bus ride from Hayatama Taisha to Nachi Falls
+
+Overnight: Shirahama City
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+Videos:
+* [TRAIL LOGISTICS - How to Plan and Book the Kumano Kodo Trail](https://youtu.be/k6zpmkpG1RU)
+
+Kumano Travel
+* The Main Site: <https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/>
+* [Nakahechi Route PDF Map Booklet](http://www2.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/pdf/Kumano-Kodo-Nakahechi-Route-Maps-Complete.pdf)
+* Reservation Site: <https://www.kumano-travel.com/en>
+* Detailed video on accommodation and luggage transport by Alain Stewart: <https://bit.ly/33oevW5>
+* Overview of the Kumano Kodo Trails with transport information: <https://bit.ly/32EDuD6>
+* Hongu to Koguchi Bus Timetables (May need to find updated Timetable): <https://bit.ly/2QyYndl>
+<https://www.insidekyoto.com/kumano-kodo-walking-trail-guide-with-maps>
+
+[Kumano Kodo Trek - 4 days - Nakahechi, Takijiri to Hongu - 2](https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/model-itineraries/4-days-E2-kumano-kodo-trek-nakahechi)