diff --git a/content/posts/2021-kumano-kodo/index.md b/content/posts/2021-kumano-kodo/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e4bd641 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/2021-kumano-kodo/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,194 @@ +# Kumano Kodou 2021 Trip Outline + +## Table of Content +* [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) +* +* 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: +* [Nakahechi Route PDF Map Booklet](http://www2.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/pdf/Kumano-Kodo-Nakahechi-Route-Maps-Complete.pdf) +* Reservation Site: +* Detailed video on accommodation and luggage transport by Alain Stewart: +* Overview of the Kumano Kodo Trails with transport information: +* Hongu to Koguchi Bus Timetables (May need to find updated Timetable): + + +[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)