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Discover the diverse nature and rich spiritual history of the , from soaring mountains and deep valleys to the 13 Yoshino-Kumano beautiful southern seascapes warmed by the Kuroshio Current Yoshino-Kumano National Park is a astoundingly diverse landscape of mountains, deep National Park valleys and coastal areas. Discover the Omine Mountains, referred to as the “roof” of the Kinki region, running north to south through the middle of the Kii Peninsula; Odaigahara Plateau and Osugidani Valley to the east; and the and middle to lower reaches of the Kitayama River, which originate high in the mountains, carving their way through the land as they rush to the Kumano-nada Sea. Explore the main island of ’s southernmost coastline overlooking the Kumano-nada Sea that stretches from Owase to Cape Shionomisaki and Mt. Nachi and neighboring mountains, protected since ancient times by Kumano Shinko spiritual beliefs. Within the park, you will find a World Heritage Site—Sacred Sites and Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, while in the north, a registered UNESCO Biosphere Reserve seeks to harmonize conservation efforts with sustainable usage. Finally, spanning and Prefectures is Kumano Geopark, a certified Japanese geopark and the gateway to uncover the national park’s geological wonders. ■Access

Kyoto Prefecture

Itami Airport

Shin- Station

Osaka Station Nara Matsusaka Airport Prefecture Station Osaka Kashiharajingumae Station Prefecture Yamatokamiichi Station Kansai International Station Station Airport Prefecture Osaka Station Kumano Station Wakayama Odaigahara Station Hashigui-iwa Rocks, Wakayama Owase Station Kushimoto Town, National park area Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture Major road © 和歌山県観光連盟 Kumano Station Expressway Kiitanabe Station Shinkansen Nanki- Shingu Station JR Shirahama Airport Private railway Kushimoto Station Access route

1 Approx. 100 min Approx. 50 Approx. 50 Approx. 105 Tokyo by Tokaido Sanyo Kyoto min by Kintetsu Kashiharajingumae min by Kintetsu Yamato kamiichi min by Nara Odaigahara 2 3 Station Shinkansen Station limited express Station express Station Kotsu bus

Approx. 260 Shin- min by JR Shingu Osaka limited express Staion Station 6 Access routes are given as example.Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation provider. ■Information counter

Please contact each provider directly. 4 5 7 8 1 Onigajo, Kumano City, 2 Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs, Shirahama Town, © 和歌山県観光連盟 3 Hanayagura Observatory, Yoshino Town, 4 Nachi Waterfall and three- storied pagoda, Town, Wakayama Prefecture © 和 歌 山 県 観 光 連 盟 5 Shishi-buchi Trench, Osugidani Valley, Odai Town, Mie Prefecture 6 Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, Tanabe City, Wakayama 173 Prefecture © 和歌山県観光連盟 7 Kitayama River Log Rafting, Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture © 和歌山県観光連盟 8 Daijagura, Odaigahara Plateau and Kamikitayama Village, Nara Prefecture (summer) 174

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Set off on a journey to see the Hikiiwa-gun cuestas. On the round-trip, expect to walk between four and six kilometers and experience an elevation difference of Visit Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the three main Kumano shrines of Kumano Sanzan, as well Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity approximately 100 meters. The trek begins at Furusato Nature Park Center, where you'll find a display on the Hikiiwagun area and where, several times each year, as Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, and as you journey through this registered World Heritage Site. 01 Hikiiwagun related nature events are held. A springtime visit will find the area looking particularly spectacular with approximately 700 cherry trees into bloom. 04

Hachimantai Towada- Walking tour of the Hikiiwa-gun cuestas Walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail with a professional storyteller (Daimonzaka to Kumano-Nachi Taisha shrine, Nachi Waterfall course)

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Fukko Sanriku Rocky mountains that resemble toads, remarkable Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the Nachisan fl ora and fauna, forest-bathing, picturesque views Seigantoji Temple and the Kumano Sanzan, is revered from observatories: There is so much to do here as sacred ground in Kumano Shinko, the faith dedicated for nature lovers! While hiking, feel the harmony to the mountains of Kumano. Kumano Shinko began as

Asahi Bandai- between humankind and nature and take the a form of nature worship that believed that gods inhabit opportunity to think about the conservation of waterfalls, rivers and boulders. Since antiquity, people the natural environment. Learn more about the ⒸNACKT have made the sacred pilgrimage here. This course Tanabe area’s nature, including the Hikiiwa-gun follows the stone-paved path of Daimonzaka to the Nikko Rocks, at Furusato Nature Center. shrine and Nachi Waterfall. Enjoy the easy-to-walk path and the incredible atmosphere of the Kumano Kodo Season Year-round Time required 60–90 min road, where moss covers stone stairways and ancient Fee Free Japanese cedar trees tower overhead. Hakone-Izu Fuji- Inquiries Tanabe City Hall Phone 0739-26-9927 Season Year-round Time required 150 min Fee Single: E-mail [email protected] 4,000 to 8,000 yen/group Inquiries NachiKatsuTourist

kogen Joshin’etsu URL http://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/kankyo/ Information Center Phone 0735-52-5311 E-mail hikiiwa/center-nittei.html ⒸNACKT ⒸNACKT [email protected] URL https://www.nachikan.jp/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Yoshinoyama: a registered World Heritage Site. Approximately 30,000 cherry trees grow from Activity Travel the Kumano Kodo Iseji, the path that connects Ise with Kumano. 02 the base to the summit of Yoshinoyama. The area brims with shrines, temples and ancient ruins. 05 Journey through majestic forests on stone-paved paths with your own private guide. sangaku Chubu Get your fi ll of cherry blossoms at Yoshinoyama, one of the best places to view the blossom in Walk ancient roads with the Kumano Kodo Iseji-Magose Pass Eco Tour

FIT GROUP EN FIT GROUP Shima Ise- The entirety of Yoshinoyama is part of the Sacred Kumano Kodo Iseji, a World Heritage Site, is Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain the pilgrimage route that took travelers from Ise Range World Heritage Site, of which it is one of Jingu Shrine to Kumano. Walk the same stone-

Kumano Yoshino- the core assets. The mountain is covered from paved forest paths that pilgrims have taken for foot to summit with approximately 30,000 cherry centuries accompanied by a guide with a variety trees, and the area is dotted with shrines and of programs, including Magose Path Eco Tour historical ruins. and Solo Traveler Support Plan. Put yourself in

Kaigan San'in the pilgrims' shoes and discover for yourself why pilgrims made the spiritual journey to Kumano. Season Late March–mid-April Time required Approx. 240–300 min Season Year-round Oki Daisen- Fee Free Time required 280 min Inquiries (General Incorporated Associations) Fee 2 participants: adults: 7,500 yen, Yoshino Visitors Bureau 3 participants: adults: 6,500 yen

Setonaikai Phone 0746-34-2522 Inquiries Kumano Taiken Kikaku E-mail [email protected] Phone 090-7865-0771 URL https://yoshino-kankou.jp/ URL http://kumanokodo.info/ Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Discover a fascinating underwater world where temperate-zone and subtropical- Activity Tours are limited to one group each day, so you can enjoy a private tour just for you. zone creatures live together in the coral reefs of the Kuroshio Current. Have fun Multiple activities can be chosen for a single tour. Kuju Aso- 03 learning about this world at the aquarium and in the water. 06 Kushimoto Marine Park: an ocean paradise in Honshu's southernmost national park, Yoshino-Kumano National Park Yoshino-Kumano National Park tailor-made tour support

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Japan’s first marine park, Kushimoto Marine Dive into water play around Kihoku, situated in Park is a registered Ramsar site. As a result of southern Mie Prefecture where the Kumano-nada the Kuroshio Current, temperate and subtropical Sea stretches into the distance. Enjoy kayaking Kinkowan Kirishima- creatures live together in the area’s coral reef and snorkeling in the ocean and river trekking communities. You can learn about these creatures along the . There’s plenty to do on and the ocean they live in at the center’s land as well, with hiking and cycling along the

Yakushima aquarium, and even head underwater with the Kumano Kodo road. A variety of programs are on center’s undersea facilities to directly observe the off er to suit any and all needs, whether you’re a area’s sea life in its natural environment. family with small children, a group or a company seeking training-program opportunities.

Yambaru Season Year-round Time required 110 min Fee Adults (age 15 and over): 1,800 yen, Season Year-round Time required 360 min children (age 6 and over): 800 yen Fee Adults: from 13,000 yen Inquiries Kushimoto Marine Park Inquiries Oyama House shoto Kerama Phone 0735-62-1122 Phone 080-4120-0480 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] URL http://kushimoto.co.jp/english/ URL http://www.oyamahouse.dohmo.jp/

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Descend by elevator into the sea cave grotto that extends approximately 36 meters beneath Hop in a sea kayak and, with a guide, (and) explore the bay, including the area Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 07 Sandabeki Rock Cliffs, which legends say was once where the Kumano naval fleet hid their ships. 10 around Kashima Island, a National Natural Monument of great significance.

Hachimantai Towada- Discover the dynamic scenery and ancient mysteries of the Sandabeki Rock Cliffs The defi nitive way to explore the spectacular scenery and seas of Tanabe Bay by sea kayak.

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Fukko Sanriku An enormous rock wall that extends approximately Even beginners will feel safe gliding across the two kilometers along the coast and rises 60 waters of Tanabe Bay in stable recreational meters from the sea, the imposing Sandabeki Rock kayaks. Paddle a loop around Kashima Island, Cliff s is comprised of columnar jointing. Marvel at a National Natural Monument where landfall is

Asahi Bandai- the dynamic sea spray and the dramatic geological strictly prohibited, and feel at one with nature. formation shaped by turbulent seas over roughly 16 million years. Nikko Season Year-round Season Year-round Time required 15 min Time required 180 min Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 1,300 yen, children Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 6,300 yen, Hakone-Izu Fuji- (age 6 and over): 650 yen children (age 6 and over): from 1,800 yen Inquiries Sandanbeki Cavern Inquiries EARTH MATE Phone 0739-42-4495 Phone 090-3990-6226

kogen Joshin’etsu E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] URL http://sandanbeki.com/ URL earthmate.jp renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Stroll across approximately eight kilometers of the immense virgin forest of Japanese beech, Activity Dare to climb aboard nature's rollercoaster! Stories tell that log-rafting has been practiced here for 600 observing colonies of moss and visiting the site of the remains of agricultural activity from years. Experience the thrill that masters of log-rafting felt after surviving the river's fierce rapids. 08 centuries past. Along the way, you'll come across an abundance of unusual and rare vegetation. 11 sangaku Chubu Access a strictly restricted area and trek the mystical primeval forest of the Nishi-Odai district. Kitayama River sightseeing and log-rafting adventure

FIT GROUP GROUP EN Shima Ise- Take a walk through a virgin forest of Japanese Experience thrills with Ikada-kudari log rafting beech, where daily limits on entry and a minimum in secluded Kitayama, Japan's only exclave of facilities make for a magical experience. The village. Originally, Ikada-kudari was a means

Kumano Yoshino- twittering of wild birds, the murmuring of brooks of transporting felled trees grouped into rafts and the moss-covered vegetation combine to downriver to the town of Shingu. Take advantage create a wondrous world sure to soothe your of the incredible skills honed over the years by soul. riding down some of the ’s leading

Kaigan San'in rapids aboard a log raft, an activity unique to Season Late April–early November Kitayama. (while Mt. Odaigahara is open） Time required 300 min Season May–September Time required 120 min Oki Daisen- Fee Adults: 1,000 yen, children: 500 yen (full course) Fee Adults (age 12 and over): Inquiries Kamikitayama Village Offi ce :Planning and 6,600 yen, children (ages 10 and 11): 3,300 (tax Policy Division, included) Inquiries Kitayama Village

Setonaikai Phone 07468-2-0001 center Phone 0735-49-2324 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] URL http://vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp/ URL https://www.vill.kitayama.wakayama.jp/ Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Enjoy commentary on the area's incredible nature and its history on an exceptional nature tour. To ensure a fun, safe walk in the mountains, guides will make course

Kuju Aso- 09 suggestions to match your abilities. Odaigahara Plateau registered guide system

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Exploring the area with a mountain guide provides not only safety and peace of mind, but also a chance to better understand Odaigahara Plateau. Kinkowan Kirishima- Yakushima

Season Late April–early November (while Mt. Odaigahara is open）

Yambaru Time required 200–240 min Fee Please contact for fees Inquiries Kamikitayama Village Tourism Association shoto Kerama Phone 07468-2-0001 E-mail [email protected] URL http://vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp/guide/

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Toya Shikotsu- 15min Season All seasons Duration of stay 3 nights, 4 days 7:33a.m. Shin-Osaka 144min Kii-Tanabe 9:57a.m. Kii-Tanabe Hiki-iwagun Cuesta Activity 01 Walking tour of the Hikiiwagun cuestas (60min – 180min) 〈Several times a year, exhibitions and nature-observation gatherings related to 25min Hachimantai Towada- the Hiki-iwagun Cuesta are held at Furusato Nature Park Center. In spring, the area is famous for its blossoming cherry trees.〉 11:35a.m. Explore Untamed Natural Beauty in Wakayama- Osakana-mura, etc., Tanabe Area 〈Fresh seafood is served at this recently opened restaurant.〉 1min EARTH MATE Day1 (Lunch) (45 – 50min) 1:00p.m. EARTH MATE Activity 10 The definitive way to explore the spectacular scenery and seas of Tanabe Bay by sea kayak (180min) Fukko Sanriku Abundance on a Tour of the Kii Peninsula at 〈Admire the unspoiled wilderness of Kashima Island, a Natural Monument, and other stunning sights from the water's surface on a guided tour.〉 4:30p.m. 15min 4:45p.m. Nanki Shirahama Hot Springs 〈Relax in the calming waters of Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs, Yoshino-Kumano National Park which, along with Hot Springs and Dogo Onsen Hot Springs, is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.〉 Asahi Bandai- Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 〈The view of the sun setting over Engetsu Island is not to be missed.〉 - Visit the spectacular mountains, rivers and coastal areas and dive into the spirituality, culture and ・紀伊半島の美しき山・川・海を訪ね、これらの自然の中で生まれた信仰や文化・歴史を体感。 5min Notes history nurtured by nature. 9:00a.m. Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs 9:05a.m. Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs ・その土地を知りつくしたガイドによる体験ツアーを通じて、知的探究心も満たされます。 Nikko - Tour the area with a knowledgeable guide and come away with a deep understanding of the region. Activity 07 Discover the dynamic scenery and ancient mysteries of the Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs (30min) 〈Descend to the vast cave located 36 meters below the surface of Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs by elevator. Legend says that in the past, the Kumano Navy hid its ships here. Now, you'll find a recreation of the guardhouse. Japan's largest Muro Daibenzaiten statue is also enshrined in the cave.〉 9:35a.m. 60min 10:35a.m. Kushimoto Marine Park Hakone-Izu Fuji- N Activity 03 Kushimoto Marine Park: an ocean paradise in Honshu's southernmost national park, Yoshino-Kumano National Park (120 – 270min ※Lunch included) Trail map 〈Observe colorful fish and colonies of coral in the Kuroshio Current-warmed waters of Honshu's southernmost national park.〉 Day2 kogen Joshin’etsu Start 3:00p.m. 15min 3:15p.m. Hashigui-iwa Rocks Rest (20min) 3:35p.m. 35min 4:10p.m. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 〈This hot spring area is located on the seashore at Goal the foot of Mt. Nachi, home of Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, Nachisan Seigantoji Temple and Nachi Waterfall, which boasts Japan’s longest vertical drop. renzan Myoko-Togakushi Also one of the geosites of Nanki Kumano Geopark, the hot springs provide a relaxing place to ponder the wonders of the earth. Boasting more than 100 sources

←From Shin-Osaka Mie Prefecture and an abundant water supply, the hot spring area overflows with famous baths which can be found at its many hotels and Japanese-style inns, including an open- air bath in a cave overlooking the Pacific and another facing the quiet waters of the bay.〉 sangaku Chubu 8:10a.m. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hot Springs 20min 8:30a.m. Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine Activity 04 Nara Prefecture To Matsusakaへ→ Walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail with a professional storyteller (Daimonzaka to Kumano-Nachi Taisha shrine, Nachi Waterfall Shima Ise- course）(120min ※Cutting Daimonzaka shortens route to 70min） 〈Walk the beautiful stone-paved roads of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails from Kihoku Daimonzaka to Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine and Nachi Waterfall. As this tour condenses the marvels of the national park’s Nachi area into a roughly two- Activity hour, 2.5-kilometer walking course, it’s suitable even for beginners.〉 10:30a.m. 85min Kitayama Village Tourist Information Center

Kumano Yoshino- Wakayama Prefecture 05、06 Day3 Activity 11 Kitayama River sightseeing and log-rafting adventure (120min [rafting for 70min]) 〈Making use of techniques honed over the centuries, descend the swiftly flowing Kitayama River in a log raft for an incredibly moving experience.〉 3:20p.m. 50min Roadside Station Miyama Kaigan San'in 4:10p.m. Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village Owase Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village【Accommodation】 〈Three fountainheads — Kawayu, Wataze and Yunomine, which boasts a history stretching back more than 1,800 years — make up this hot spring area located next to World Heritage Site Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine. The renowned hot Oki Daisen- Activity Day springs, surrounded by mountains and rivers, boast a rich history to discover.〉 11 4 8:40a.m. Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village 5〜10min Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine Kitayama Village Tourist Information Center 〈The three shrines of the Kumano Sanzan are the head shrines of Japan's many Kumano Setonaikai 8:50a.m. Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine (40 – 50min) Onigajo shrines. The pilgrimage to these shrines is one of solemness and tradition. The nearby Wakayama World Heritage Center has a permanent exhibition on the World Kumano Hongu Heritage Site — the Kumano Sanzan, Mt. Koya and pilgrimage routes. 〉 75min Day Taisha Grand Yunokuchi Onsen Hot Springs 9:30a.m. Uwakai Ashizuri- 1 Activity Shrine 10:45a.m. Onigajo (40 – 50min)〈This picturesque coast makes up part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World 01 Kumano Hongu Heritage Site. Shaped by the powerful waves of the Kumano-nada Sea, the coast is dotted with large and small caves that continue for a distance of approximately 1.2 Onsenkyo Hot 20min Day kilometers.〉 11:30a.m. Roadside Station Miyama (Kihoku) Kuju Aso- Hiki-iwagun Cuesta Spring Village Activity 3 Activity Kii-Tanabe Station A Course B Course 10 04 EARTH MATE Kumano-Nachi 11:50a.m. Roadside Station Miyama 11:50a.m. Kihoku・Owase Area

Amakusa Unzedn- Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs Taisha Grand Adventure World Walk ancient roads with the Kumano Kodo Iseji- Yoshino-Kumano National Park tailor-made tour support Shrine Activity 06 Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs Day4 Activity 05 Magose Pass Eco Tour (300 – 360min ※Includes (flexible travel times) Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hot Springs Activity time for lunch) 〈Create a unique itinerary that takes advantage of the myriad activities and Kinkowan Kirishima- 07 〈This private ecotour is perfect for groups walking the Kumano Kodo for the Activity Hashigui-iwa Rocks special sites of interest in the Kihoku and Owase areas of southern Mie first time. Travel the beautifully cobbled Magose Pass section of the trail with 03 Prefecture. Choose from a variety of outdoor activities, including sea kayaking, Day a knowledgeable guide, and satisfy your thirst for knowledge while you soothe Yakushima 2 snorkeling, river trekking along the Choshi River, hiking the Magose Pass section Hashigui-iwa your spirit surrounded by nature.〉 Kushimoto Marine Park Rocks of the Kumano Kodo and mountain biking. Accommodation and activity support Shionomisaki Lighthouse is also available for adventures in the Higashi-Kishu area.〉 Yambaru

4:20p.m. Kihoku・Owase Area 70min 5:30p.m.

shoto Kerama 6:03p.m. Matsusaka Station （Kintetsu limited express） 101min 7:44p.m. Namba, Osaka or This nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural 1:1,500,000 （Kintetsu limited express） 71min Monument consists of forty large and small rock pillars rising 6:08p.m. Matsusaka Station 7:19p.m. Nagoya 0 10 20km from the sea over a stretch of approximately 850 meters.

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Daisetsuzan 2 Toya Shikotsu- Season Duration of stay Senpirodaki Waterfall Shishi Trench Rhododendron Blossoms, Spring – Fall 2 nights, 3 days Odaigahara Plateau Hachimantai Towada- Discover the Primeval Forest of the Odaigahara Fukko Sanriku Plateau and the Vast Osugidani Valley

At 135 meters, this waterfall boasts Osugidani Sheer cliffs and the beautiful Nikoniko Waterfall Most years see rhododendrons bloom Asahi Bandai- - Enjoy the exquisite valley of Osugidani, a secluded part of the Kinki region where primeval forest and Valley's longest drop. make for fantastical scenery. from around mid-May to early June. a heavy-rain belt interweave to create a majestic landscape. Notes - Brimming with magical scenery, the Odaigahara Plateau is full of sights to treasure year-round with Byodogura Nanatsugama Dokura Waterfall Masakitoge Pass Area, Nikko Waterfall Odaigahara Plateau its alpine plants, fresh verdure and fall colors. Enjoy panoramic views of the Omine Mountain Range from the plateau's precipitous cliffs. Hakone-Izu Fuji- N rail ma Mie Prefecture T p Ⓒ田里弐裸衣 A huge amount of water plunges over this This pass consists of a vast hill covered in fallen kogen Joshin’etsu waterfall into the large, deep pool below. trees and withered bushes. In the distance, the From here, the route steepens sharply. Kumano-nada Sea comes into view. Nara Prefecture renzan Myoko-Togakushi Daijagura Momonoki Mountain Hut sangaku Chubu

Shima Ise- Nagoya→ Ⓒ田里弐裸衣 Goal Start The many levels of this waterfall Below you, the cliff face extends 800 meters straight carry on for a vertical drop of over down, while in front of you, a vast panorama of the Established approximately 80 years ago, this is Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station Misedani Station Roadside Station Okuise Oodai 120 meters. It has been selected as surrounding mountains and valleys, including Mt. the Kansai area's largest mountain hut. Its point Kumano Yoshino- A towering wall of rock one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. Misen and Mt. Shakka, can be admired. of pride is its bath made of hinoki cypress.

←Kashihara・Kyoto 8:05a.m. (JR Nanki limited express) 102min Misedani 9:47a.m. Misedani 10min Roadside Station Okuise Odai 90min 5min Kaigan San'in 10:30a.m. （Tozan bus） 〈Submit hiking registration along the way.〉 12:00p.m. Osugidani Trailhead〈Begin hike into secluded area.〉 Day1 Dainichigura〈Admire the corridor formed by the rock faces that border the crystal-clear, emerald-green waters of the valley.〉 12:15p.m. 145min Senpirodaki Waterfall 2:40p.m. 60min Shishi Trench 40min Oki Daisen- 4:20p.m. Byodogura 40min 5:00p.m. Momonoki Mountain Hut【Accommodation】 Day 8:00a.m. Momonoki Mountain Hut 25min Nanatsugama Waterfall 8:25a.m. 95min Dokura Waterfall 1 200min

Setonaikai 11:20a.m. Mt. Hidegatake〈This is the highest peak of Mt. Odaigahara, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Enjoy the Byodogura Day2 360-degree panoramic view of the area.〉 3:00p.m. 45min Kokoro Tojikan〈Those planning to follow B Course on Day 3 will visit Odaigahara Visitor Shishi Trench Momonoki Mountain Hut Center for a pre-hike lecture.〉 〈These accommodation facilities are conveniently located next to the hiking Day 3:45p.m. Kokoro Tojikan【Accommodation 】

Uwakai Ashizuri- Osugidani Trailhead Kokoro Tojikan, Odaigahara Visitor Center 2 trail. Both private and shared rooms are available. Meals made with locally sourced ingredients are a popular choice.〉 Activity Dainichigura 09 A Course: Higashi-Odai Area B Course: Nishi-Odai Area Senpirodaki Waterfall Activity 09 Activity 09 Kuju Aso- Nanatsu-ike Ponds Nanatsugama Waterfall Odaigahara Plateau registered guide system Odaigahara Plateau registered guide system 40min B Course Kaitaku Junction Dokura Waterfall 8:30a.m. Kokoro Tojikan 9:20a.m. Masaki-toge Primeval Forest Walk: Enter a Limited Area Mt. Hidegatake Pass [Elevation 1,680]〈This pass consists of a vast hill covered in fallen 8:30a.m. Kokoro Tojikan 80min Observation Deck Masakitoge Pass Amakusa Unzedn- 90min Masakigahara trees and withered bushes. In the distance, the Kumano-nada Sea comes into 9:50a.m. Nanatsu-ike Ponds Day Daijagura view.〉 30min 10:00a.m. Masakigahara [Elevation 1,620] 11:20a.m. Kaitaku Junction 20min 3 Shiokara Valley 〈You may well encounter wild shika deer in this landscape of withered spruce.〉 Observation Deck (30 – 40min rest)〈Marvel at the view of Daijagura Kinkowan Kirishima- A Course 60min 11:20a.m. Daijagura [Elevation 1,580m]〈Below in front of you and Nakano Waterfall to your lower left.〉 Day3 you, the cliff face extends 800 meters straight down, while before you,a vast 12:20p.m. Observation Deck 15min

Yakushima panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including Mt. Misen and Mt. 12:35p.m. Kaitaku Junction 120〜140min Shakka, can be admired.〉 50min Odaigahara Visitor Center [Elevation 1,570m] 12:10p.m. Shiokara Valley [Elevation 1,414m] 40min Yambaru 12:50p.m. Odaigahara Visitor Center [Elevation 1,570m] Odaigahara Visitor Center [Elevation 1,570m]〈At the visitor center, you'll find interesting displays explaining the nature of Odaigahara Plateau using 111min shoto Kerama 1:700,000 various themes. This is also the place to pick up information on the nature and culture of the area to match your interests.〉 3:30p.m.

0 5 10km 5:21p.m. Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station 5:38p.m. (Kintetsu limited express) 35min 6:13p.m. Kashihara Shrine (Kintetsu limited express) 55min (Shinkansen) 33min ←Kushimoto 6:25p.m. 7:20p.m. Kyoto 7:39p.m. 8:13p.m. Nagoya

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