Hashigui-iwa Rocks, Kushimoto Town,

Wakayama Prefecture© 和歌山県観光連盟

1 Onigajo, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture　2 Sandanbeki Rock Cliffs, Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture © 和歌山県観光連盟　3 Hanayagura Observatory, Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture　4 Nachi Waterfall and three-storied pagoda, Nachikatsuura 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 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)

Discover the diverse nature and rich spiritual history of the Kii Peninsula, from soaring mountains and deep valleys to the beautiful southern seascapes warmed by the Kuroshio CurrentYoshino-Kumano National Park is a an astoundingly diverse landscape of mountains, deep 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 Kumano River 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 Honshu’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 Pilgrimage 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 Nara and Wakayama Prefectures is Nanki Kumano Geopark, a certified Japanese geopark and the gateway to uncover the national park’s geological wonders.

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.

Approx. 100 min by Tokaido Sanyo

Shinkansen

Approx. 50 min by Kintetsu limited express

Tokyo Station

Kyoto Station

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limited express

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Kumano StationKumano Station

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Itami AirportItami Airport

Kansai International Kansai International AirportAirport

Kobe AirportKobe Airport

Osaka StationOsaka Station

Shin-Osaka StationShin-Osaka Station

Kashiharajingumae StationKashiharajingumae StationYamatokamiichi StationYamatokamiichi Station

OdaigaharaOdaigahara

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Matsusaka Matsusaka StationStation

Owase StationOwase Station

Wakayama Wakayama StationStation

Kumano StationKumano Station

Shingu StationShingu Station

Kushimoto Station Kushimoto Station

Kiitanabe Kiitanabe StationStation

Nara Nara PrefecturePrefecture

Kyoto Kyoto PrefecturePrefecture

Osaka Osaka PrefecturePrefecture

Mie Mie PrefecturePrefecture

Nanki-Nanki-Shirahama Shirahama AirportAirport

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（言語対応には事前の連絡が必要） 春限定 夏限定 秋限定 冬限定

Yoshino-Kumano National Park ‒Recommended Activities‒

Season Year-round　Time required 60–90 minFee Free

Inquiries Tanabe City HallPhone 0739-26-9927E-mail hikiiwa@mb.aikis.or.jpU R L http://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/kankyo/

hikiiwa/center-nittei.html

Rocky mountains that resemble toads, remarkable fl ora and fauna, forest-bathing, picturesque views from observatories: There is so much to do here for nature lovers! While hiking, feel the harmony between humankind and nature and take the opportunity to think about the conservation of the natural environment. Learn more about the Tanabe area’s nature, including the Hikiiwa-gun Rocks, at Furusato Nature Center.

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01Set 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 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, Hikiiwagun related nature events are held. A springtime visit will find the area looking particularly spectacular with approximately 700 cherry trees into bloom. Walking tour of the Hikiiwa-gun cuestas

Season Year-round　Time required 150 min　 Fee Single: 4,000 to 8,000 yen/group　 Inquiries NachiKatsuTourist Information Center　 Phone 0735-52-5311　 E-mail info@nachikan.jp　 U R L https://www.nachikan.jp/

Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the Nachisan Seigantoji Temple and the Kumano Sanzan, is revered as sacred ground in Kumano Shinko, the faith dedicated to the mountains of Kumano. Kumano Shinko began as a form of nature worship that believed that gods inhabit waterfalls, rivers and boulders. Since antiquity, people have made the sacred pilgrimage here. This course follows the stone-paved path of Daimonzaka to the shrine and Nachi Waterfall. Enjoy the easy-to-walk path and the incredible atmosphere of the Kumano Kodo road, where moss covers stone stairways and ancient Japanese cedar trees tower overhead.

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04Visit Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the three main Kumano shrines of Kumano Sanzan, as well as Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, and Nachi Falls as you journey through this registered World Heritage Site.Walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail with a professional storyteller (Daimonzaka to Kumano-Nachi Taisha shrine, Nachi Waterfall course)

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Season Late March–mid-AprilTime required Approx. 240–300 min

Fee FreeInquiries (General Incorporated Associations)

Yoshino Visitors BureauPhone 0746-34-2522E-mail info@yoshino-kankou.jpU R L https://yoshino-kankou.jp/

The entirety of Yoshinoyama is part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage Site, of which it is one of the core assets. The mountain is covered from foot to summit with approximately 30,000 cherry trees, and the area is dotted with shrines and historical ruins.

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02Yoshinoyama: a registered World Heritage Site. Approximately 30,000 cherry trees grow from the base to the summit of Yoshinoyama. The area brims with shrines, temples and ancient ruins.Get your fi ll of cherry blossoms at Yoshinoyama, one of the best places to view the blossom in Japan

Season Year-roundTime required 280 min

Fee 2 participants: adults: 7,500 yen, 　　　　 3 participants: adults: 6,500 yenInquiries Kumano Taiken KikakuPhone 090-7865-0771U R L http://kumanokodo.info/

Kumano Kodo Iseji, a World Heritage Site, is the pilgrimage route that took travelers from Ise Jingu Shrine to Kumano. Walk the same stone-paved forest paths that pilgrims have taken for centuries accompanied by a guide with a variety of programs, including Magose Path Eco Tour and Solo Traveler Support Plan. Put yourself in the pilgrims' shoes and discover for yourself why pilgrims made the spiritual journey to Kumano.

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05Travel the Kumano Kodo Iseji, the path that connects Ise with Kumano.Journey through majestic forests on stone-paved paths with your own private guide.Walk ancient roads with the Kumano Kodo Iseji-Magose Pass Eco Tour

Season Year-round　Time required 110 minFee Adults (age 15 and over): 1,800 yen,

　　　　 children (age 6 and over): 800 yenInquiries Kushimoto Marine ParkPhone 0735-62-1122E-mail info@kushimoto.co.jpU R L http://kushimoto.co.jp/english/

Japan’s first marine park, Kushimoto Marine Park is a registered Ramsar site. As a result of the Kuroshio Current, temperate and subtropical creatures live together in the area’s coral reef communities. You can learn about these creatures and the ocean they live in at the center’s aquarium, and even head underwater with the center’s undersea facilities to directly observe the area’s sea life in its natural environment.

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03Discover a fascinating underwater world where temperate-zone and subtropical-zone creatures live together in the coral reefs of the Kuroshio Current. Have fun learning about this world at the aquarium and in the water.Kushimoto Marine Park: an ocean paradise in Honshu's southernmost national park, Yoshino-Kumano National Park

Season Year-round　Time required 360 minFee Adults: from 13,000 yen

Inquiries Oyama HousePhone 080-4120-0480E-mail info@dohmo.jpU R L http://www.oyamahouse.dohmo.jp/

Dive into water play around Kihoku, situated in southern Mie Prefecture where the Kumano-nada Sea stretches into the distance. Enjoy kayaking and snorkeling in the ocean and river trekking along the Choshi River. There’s plenty to do on land as well, with hiking and cycling along the Kumano Kodo road. A variety of programs are on off er to suit any and all needs, whether you’re a family with small children, a group or a company seeking training-program opportunities.

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06Tours are limited to one group each day, so you can enjoy a private tour just for you. Multiple activities can be chosen for a single tour.Yoshino-Kumano National Park tailor-made tour support

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Yoshino-Kumano National Park ‒Recommended Activities‒

Season Year-roundTime required 15 min

Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 1,300 yen, children (age 6 and over): 650 yen

Inquiries Sandanbeki CavernPhone 0739-42-4495E-mail sandan@sandanbeki.comU R L http://sandanbeki.com/

An enormous rock wall that extends approximately two kilometers along the coast and rises 60 meters from the sea, the imposing Sandabeki Rock Cliff s is comprised of columnar jointing. Marvel at the dynamic sea spray and the dramatic geological formation shaped by turbulent seas over roughly 16 million years.

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07Descend by elevator into the sea cave grotto that extends approximately 36 meters beneath Sandabeki Rock Cliffs, which legends say was once where the Kumano naval fleet hid their ships.Discover the dynamic scenery and ancient mysteries of the Sandabeki Rock Cliffs

Season Year-roundTime required 180 min

Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 6,300 yen, children (age 6 and over): from 1,800 yen

Inquiries EARTH MATEPhone 090-3990-6226E-mail info@earthmate.jpU R L earthmate.jp

Even beginners will feel safe gliding across the waters of Tanabe Bay in stable recreational kayaks. Paddle a loop around Kashima Island, a National Natural Monument where landfall is strictly prohibited, and feel at one with nature.

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10Hop in a sea kayak and, with a guide, (and) explore the bay, including the area around Kashima Island, a National Natural Monument of great significance.The defi nitive way to explore the spectacular scenery and seas of Tanabe Bay by sea kayak.

Season Late April–early November　　　　 (while Mt. Odaigahara is open）Time required 300 min

Fee Adults: 1,000 yen, children: 500 yenInquiries Kamikitayama Village Offi ce :Planning and

Policy Division,Phone 07468-2-0001E-mail kanko@vill.kamikitayama.lg.jpU R L http://vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp/

Take a walk through a virgin forest of Japanese beech, where daily limits on entry and a minimum of facilities make for a magical experience. The twittering of wild birds, the murmuring of brooks and the moss-covered vegetation combine to create a wondrous world sure to soothe your soul.

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08Stroll across approximately eight kilometers of the immense virgin forest of Japanese beech, observing colonies of moss and visiting the site of the remains of agricultural activity from centuries past. Along the way, you'll come across an abundance of unusual and rare vegetation.Access a strictly restricted area and trek the mystical primeval forest of the Nishi-Odai district.

Season May–September　 Time required 120 min (full course)　 Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 6,600 yen, children (ages 10 and 11): 3,300 (tax included)　 Inquiries Kitayama Village Tourism center　 Phone 0735-49-2324E-mail ikada@kitayamamura.netU R L https://www.vill.kitayama.wakayama.jp/

Experience thrills with Ikada-kudari log rafting in secluded Kitayama, Japan's only exclave village. Originally, Ikada-kudari was a means of transporting felled trees grouped into rafts downriver to the town of Shingu. Take advantage of the incredible skills honed over the years by riding down some of the Kansai region’s leading rapids aboard a log raft, an activity unique to Kitayama.

GROUP EN

Activity

11Dare to climb aboard nature's rollercoaster! Stories tell that log-rafting has been practiced here for 600 years. Experience the thrill that masters of log-rafting felt after surviving the river's fierce rapids.Kitayama River sightseeing and log-rafting adventure

Season Late April–early November　　　　 (while Mt. Odaigahara is open）Time required 200–240 min

Fee Please contact for feesInquiries K a m i k i t a y a m a V i l l a g e T o u r i s m

AssociationPhone 07468-2-0001E-mail kanko@vill.kamikitayama.lg.jpU R L http://vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp/guide/

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

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Activity

09Enjoy 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 suggestions to match your abilities.Odaigahara Plateau registered guide system

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Advance notice necessary Spring only Summer only Autumn only Winter only FIT For individual travelers GROUP For groups　 Activity Tradition/

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7:33a.m. Shin-Osaka 144min Kii-Tanabe　9:57a.m. Kii-Tanabe 15min Hiki-iwagun CuestaActivity 01 Walking tour of the Hikiiwagun cuestas (60min – 180min) 〈Several times a year, exhibitions and nature-observation gatherings related to

the Hiki-iwagun Cuesta are held at Furusato Nature Park Center. In spring, the area is famous for its blossoming cherry trees.〉 25min 　11:35a.m. Wakayama-ken Osakana-mura, etc., Tanabe Area 〈Fresh seafood is served at this recently opened restaurant.〉 1min 　EARTH MATE (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)

〈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 Onsen Hot Springs 〈Relax in the calming waters of Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs, which, along with Arima Onsen Hot Springs and Dogo Onsen Hot Springs, is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.〉

Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs 【Accommodation】〈The view of the sun setting over Engetsu Island is not to be missed.〉

Day2

9:00a.m. Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs 5min 　9:05a.m. Sandanbeki Rock CliffsActivity 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 ParkActivity 03 Kushimoto Marine Park: an ocean paradise in Honshu's southernmost national park, Yoshino-Kumano National Park (120 – 270min ※Lunch included)

〈Observe colorful fish and colonies of coral in the Kuroshio Current-warmed waters of Honshu's southernmost national park.〉

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 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. 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 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.〉

Day3

8:10a.m. Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hot Springs 20min 　8:30a.m. Nachi Taisha Grand ShrineActivity 04 Walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail with a professional storyteller (Daimonzaka to Kumano-Nachi Taisha shrine, Nachi Waterfall course）(120min ※Cutting Daimonzaka shortens route to 70min） 〈Walk the beautiful stone-paved roads of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails from 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-

hour, 2.5-kilometer walking course, it’s suitable even for beginners.〉　10:30a.m. 85min Kitayama Village Tourist Information Center 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

4:10p.m. Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Spring VillageKumano 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 springs, surrounded by mountains and rivers, boast a rich history to discover.〉

Day4

8:40a.m. Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village 5〜10min Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine8:50a.m. Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine (40 – 50min) 〈The three shrines of the Kumano Sanzan are the head shrines of Japan's many Kumano 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

Heritage Site — the Kumano Sanzan, Mt. Koya and pilgrimage routes. 〉9:30a.m. 75min 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 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

kilometers.〉　　11:30a.m. 20min Roadside Station Miyama (Kihoku)A Course B Course

11:50a.m. Roadside Station Miyama

Activity 05Walk ancient roads with the Kumano Kodo Iseji-Magose Pass Eco Tour (300 – 360min ※Includes time for lunch)

〈This private ecotour is perfect for groups walking the Kumano Kodo for the first time. Travel the beautifully cobbled Magose Pass section of the trail with a knowledgeable guide, and satisfy your thirst for knowledge while you soothe your spirit surrounded by nature.〉

11:50a.m. Kihoku・Owase Area Activity 06 Yoshino-Kumano National Park tailor-made tour support

(flexible travel times)〈Create a unique itinerary that takes advantage of the myriad activities and special sites of interest in the Kihoku and Owase areas of southern Mie Prefecture. Choose from a variety of outdoor activities, including sea kayaking, snorkeling, river trekking along the Choshi River, hiking the Magose Pass section of the Kumano Kodo and mountain biking. Accommodation and activity support is also available for adventures in the Higashi-Kishu area.〉

4:20p.m. Kihoku・Owase Area 70min 　5:30p.m. Matsusaka Station6:03p.m. Matsusaka Station （Kintetsu limited express） 101min 　7:44p.m. Namba, Osaka or6:08p.m. Matsusaka Station （Kintetsu limited express） 71min 　7:19p.m. Nagoya

・ 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。・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。

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Hiki-iwagun CuestaHiki-iwagun Cuesta

Kitayama Village Tourist Information CenterKitayama Village Tourist Information Center

Kumano Hongu Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Taisha Grand

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Roadside Station MiyamaRoadside Station Miyama

Kumano-Nachi Kumano-Nachi Taisha Grand Taisha Grand

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Kushimoto Marine ParkKushimoto Marine Park

Sandanbeki Rock CliffsSandanbeki Rock Cliffs

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OnigajoOnigajo

Hashigui-iwa Hashigui-iwa RocksRocks

Nanki Shirahama Onsen Hot SpringsNanki Shirahama Onsen Hot Springs

Kumano Hongu Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo Hot Onsenkyo Hot Spring VillageSpring Village

Yunokuchi Onsen Hot SpringsYunokuchi Onsen Hot Springs

Nanki Katsuura Onsen Hot SpringsNanki Katsuura Onsen Hot Springs

All seasons 3 nights, 4 days

Exp lore Unt a med Nat u r a l B e aut y i n Abundance on a Tour of the Kii Peninsula at Yoshino-Kumano National Park

- Visit the spectacular mountains, rivers and coastal areas and dive into the spirituality, culture and history nurtured by nature.

- Tour the area with a knowledgeable guide and come away with a deep understanding of the region.

Sample courseusing the recommended activities

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8:05a.m. Nagoya Station (JR Nanki limited express) 102min Misedani　9:47a.m. Misedani 10min Roadside Station Okuise Odai10:30a.m. （Tozan bus） 90min 〈Submit hiking registration along the way.〉　12:00p.m. Osugidani Trailhead〈Begin hike into secluded area.〉 5min

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

4:20p.m. Byodogura 40min 　5:00p.m. Momonoki Mountain Hut【Accommodation】

Day2

8:00a.m. Momonoki Mountain Hut 25min Nanatsugama Waterfall　8:25a.m. 95min Dokura Waterfall 11:20a.m. 200min Mt. Hidegatake〈This is the highest peak of Mt. Odaigahara, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Enjoy the 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 Center for a pre-hike lecture.〉　3:45p.m. Kokoro Tojikan 【Accommodation】〈These accommodation facilities are conveniently located next to the hiking trail. Both private and shared rooms are available. Meals made with locally sourced ingredients are a popular choice.〉

Day3

A Course: Higashi-Odai Area B Course: Nishi-Odai Area Activity 09 Odaigahara Plateau registered guide system

8:30a.m. Kokoro Tojikan 40min 　9:20a.m. Masaki-toge Pass [Elevation 1,680]〈This pass consists of a vast hill covered in fallen trees and withered bushes. In the distance, the Kumano-nada Sea comes into

view.〉 30min 10:00a.m. Masakigahara [Elevation 1,620]〈You may well encounter wild shika deer in this landscape of withered spruce.〉

60min 　11:20a.m. Daijagura [Elevation 1,580m]〈Below you, the cliff face extends 800 meters straight down, while before you,a vast panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including Mt. Misen and Mt.

Shakka, can be admired.〉 50min

12:10p.m. Shiokara Valley [Elevation 1,414m] 40min

12:50p.m. Odaigahara Visitor Center [Elevation 1,570m]

Activity 09 Odaigahara Plateau registered guide systemPrimeval Forest Walk: Enter a Limited Area8:30a.m. Kokoro Tojikan 80min

9:50a.m. Nanatsu-ike Ponds 90min

11:20a.m. Kaitaku Junction 20min

Observation Deck (30 – 40min rest)〈Marvel at the view of Daijagura in front of you and Nakano Waterfall to your lower left.〉

12:20p.m. Observation Deck 15min 12:35p.m. Kaitaku Junction 120〜140min

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 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. 111min

5:21p.m. Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station　5:38p.m. (Kintetsu limited express) 35min 6:13p.m. Kashihara Shrine6:25p.m. (Kintetsu limited express) 55min 7:20p.m. Kyoto　7:39p.m. (Shinkansen) 33min 8:13p.m. Nagoya

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Nanatsugama Nanatsugama WaterfallWaterfall

Masakitoge Pass Area, Masakitoge Pass Area, Odaigahara PlateauOdaigahara Plateau

Senpirodaki WaterfallSenpirodaki Waterfall

Dokura Waterfall Dokura Waterfall

Rhododendron Blossoms, Rhododendron Blossoms, Odaigahara PlateauOdaigahara Plateau

ByodoguraByodogura

DaijaguraDaijagura

Shishi TrenchShishi Trench

Momonoki Mountain HutMomonoki Mountain Hut

The many levels of this waterfall carry on for a vertical drop of over 120 meters. It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.

This pass consists of a vast hill covered in fallen trees and withered bushes. In the distance, the Kumano-nada Sea comes into view.

At 135 meters, this waterfall boasts Osugidani Valley's longest drop.

A huge amount of water plunges over this waterfall into the large, deep pool below. From here, the route steepens sharply.

A towering wall of rock

Most years see rhododendrons bloom from around mid-May to early June.

Below you, the cliff face extends 800 meters straight down, while in front of you, a vast panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including Mt. Misen and Mt. Shakka, can be admired.

Sheer cliffs and the beautiful Nikoniko Waterfall make for fantastical scenery.

Established approximately 80 years ago, this is the Kansai area's largest mountain hut. Its point of pride is its bath made of hinoki cypress.

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A Course

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ByodoguraByodogura

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Shikotsu-Toya

DaisetsuzanTowada-Hachimantai

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Joshin’etsu kogen

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

Chubu sangaku

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Oki

Yoshino-Kum

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Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/

shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot

San'inKaigan

Unzedn-Amakusa

YambaruYakushima

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Misedani StationMisedani StationRoadside Station Okuise OodaiRoadside Station Okuise Oodai

Mie PrefectureMie Prefecture

Nara PrefectureNara Prefecture

Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi StationKintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station

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Osugidani TrailheadOsugidani TrailheadMomonoki Mountain HutMomonoki Mountain Hut

Mt. HidegatakeMt. Hidegatake

Nanatsu-ike PondsNanatsu-ike PondsKaitaku JunctionKaitaku Junction

Observation DeckObservation Deck

Kokoro Tojikan, Odaigahara Visitor CenterKokoro Tojikan, Odaigahara Visitor CenterDainichiguraDainichigura

Shishi TrenchShishi Trench

Senpirodaki WaterfallSenpirodaki WaterfallNanatsugama WaterfallNanatsugama Waterfall

Dokura Waterfall Dokura Waterfall

Masakitoge PassMasakitoge PassMasakigaharaMasakigahara

DaijaguraDaijaguraShiokara ValleyShiokara Valley

B Course

Spring – Fall 2 nights, 3 days

Discover the Primeval Forest of the Odaigahara Plateau and the Vast Osugidani Valley

- Enjoy the exquisite valley of Osugidani, a secluded part of the Kinki region where primeval forest and a heavy-rain belt interweave to create a majestic landscape.

- Brimming with magical scenery, the Odaigahara Plateau is full of sights to treasure year-round with its alpine plants, fresh verdure and fall colors. Enjoy panoramic views of the Omine Mountain Range from the plateau's precipitous cliffs.

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