Tanabe
JapanHongū33°49’22” N 135°45’8” E
September 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Walked 14 kms today. We were in the clouds most of the day, and then came into Koguchi in heavy rain. Not many sights to see on the walk, but lots of fungi and forest. Said goodbye to our host YokoRead more
JapanHongū33°49’46” N 135°45’27” E
July 31, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We walked from Hongu to Yunomine via a mountain pass to our new accommodation at J Hoppers with its own private onsens
We also bathed in the World Heritage listed Tsuboyo Onsen. Recognised as one ofRead more
JapanHongū33°49’47” N 135°45’29” E
June 28, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Vanavond slapen we in een slaapzaaltje maar wel met eigen hokje. Hier slapen we ook op een futon (vloermatras) en er zijn 3 onsens (heetwaterbad met water uit geiser) waarvan we gebruik kunnenRead more
JapanHongū33°49’47” N 135°45’28” E
October 26, 2023 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
2 nights in Yunomine Onsen
Rejoin the Nakahechi route, visited the Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine then a hike back to the Onsen.
A nice days walking!
Got my Dual Pilgrims certificate but still need someRead more
JapanUkegawa33°48’47” N 135°46’24” E JapanHongū33°49’47” N 135°45’29” E April 30, 2023 in Japan ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Day 1 of our Camino Kumano Kodo
Travel from Osaka to Kii-Tanabe via train, 2hr Train ride. Arrived in Kii-Tanabe and then travelled Yunomine-Hongu.
JapanHongū33°49’49” N 135°45’28” E
March 1, 2020 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Today we trekked 17 km. Our trek started with a fairly steep 1 km climb and then settled into a downhill. The rest of the day was fairly flat and at times, our route took us through small JapaneseRead more
JapanŌtō-gawa33°48’45” N 135°46’30” E
August 2, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Today was our last rest day.
It was spent in onsens and cooling off in the Oto River at Kawayu
Tomorrow, we will set off to complete the last two days of the Kumano Kodo Trail
JapanHongū33°49’45” N 135°45’27” E
July 31, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
JapanHongū33°50’12” N 135°46’32” E
July 30, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
