Bike and Hike the Kumano Kodo, Japan's Iconic Pilgrimage

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Region
Kumano Kodo
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Bike and Hike the Kumano Kodo, Japan's Iconic Pilgrimage - A 7-day moderate tour with a 4.90 rating, starting from $4,126 USD. This tour winds through quiet cedar forests and along the wild Pacific coast, connecting ancient pathways to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano. The tour emphasizes human-powered travel through cycling and hiking, with accommodation in traditional Japanese-style hot spring inns (onsen ryokans) and modern resort hotels. Luggage transfers, most meals, and daily onsen baths are included. The difficulty is rated moderate, requiring good fitness for cycling up to 50 km per day and hiking for 3 days up to 9.5 km per day. An e-bike rental is highly recommended due to steep ascents.

Daily Ride Schedule

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Kumano Kodo

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.