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Tourism and leisure itineraries starting out of Osaka, recommended by Toyota Rental Lease & Shin-Osaka.

Kumano, Wakayama

POINT

This route takes you through the Kumano Kodo (old Kumano road) a world heritage site which has come to be known as a power spot with its mind-soothing scenery that changes from season to season.

DRIVING DATA

Total driving distance: 266.2km

Total driving time: 4hr 6min

[Depart from the Kansai international Airport shop]

Kansai International Airport shop

We are a short walk away from Terminal 1, adjacent to the Aero Plaza and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport in Izumisano-shi.

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Time of the display is an estimate only. Day of the week, will vary by time zone.

Photo courtesy of Wakayama Prefecture

START

Kansai International Airport

General road: 36km about 28 minutes

Wakayama IC

112.3 kilometers or about 1 hour and 26 minutes on the Hanwa road and Kise motorway.

And don't forget to check out the parking areas and service areas along the way!

Kibi Yuasa SA

In a small parking area, there is a production of tropical Kishu.

And don't forget to check out the parking areas and service areas along the way!

Inami SA

Their panda rusks and caramel rusks are very popular.

Kamitonda IC

Regular roadways: 52.1km about 1 hour 8 minutes

Michi no eki (roadside stations)

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi

On the other side of the street (national route), you will find the entrance to a trail leading to the Gyu-Ba Douji Statue on the Kumano Kodo. This is a great spot to base your Kodo trek out of.

Kumano Hongu Taisha (The great Kumano Hongu shrine)

This is the head shrine of all of the 3,000-plus Kumano shrines nationwide. Climb its 158 stone steps to the shrine pavilion, a designated important cultural property, standing with an aura of solemnity.
The shrine pavilion, a designated important cultural property, stands with an aura of solemnity.

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Kumano Hongu Taisha (The great Kumano Hongu shrine)

Regular roadways: 15km about 18 minutes

Dorokyo Gorge jet boats

A water jet boat running at 40km per an hour lightly in Dorokyo Gorge.
Here you can enjoy the amazing cliffs and strange-shaped rocks such as Kame Iwa, Tsuiraku Iwa, Tenchu Iwa, Tosaka Iwa, Daikoku Iwa, Hahako no Taki, Komainu Iwa, Matsutake Iwa, and Shishi Iwa.

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Regular roadways: 20km about 27 minutes

Kumano Hayatama Taisha(The great Kumano Hayatama shrine)

As one of the three shrines of Kumano, its shrine pavilion with its bright red colors is an amazing sight. This shrine enshrines Kumano Hayatama Okami and Kumano Fusumi Okami.

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha(The great Kumano Hayatama shrine

Regular roadways: 21km about 32 minutes

Nachi no Taki falls

With the longest drop in the country, this is counted as one of the three great waterfalls of Japan. View it up close at the Ontaki Haisho Butai (waterfall view deck).

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Nachi Kumano Taisha

This is one of the three shrines of Kumano and features a bright red shrine pavilion and six inner shrines.

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Nachisan Seigantoji

This is said to have been designated the first of the 33 pilgrimage sites of western Japan, and is a destination of many pilgrims from all around the country. Behind the inner temple, one finds the three-stage tower colored in a bright red, standing in beautiful harmony with the Nachi no Taki falls. This is a must-see photo spot.

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Regular roadways: 9.8km about 18 minutes

Michi no eki (roadside stations)

Dorokyo road and Kumano river

Purchase local crafts, snacks, and seasonal produce here. You will also find a regional tourism info desk.

Katsuura Onsen

This hot spring resort lies on the coastline along the foothills of Nachi mountain. With over 100 wellheads and abundant water volume, the resort's many ryokans and hotels feature a variety of attractive hot springs including open-air baths in caves that overlook the Pacific ocean and open-air baths facing quiet coves.

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GOAL

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