EXPERIENCE WAKAYAMA

WHEN

Weather conditions in the region are generally pleasant all year round. Spring and autumn are popular times to visit because of the cooler and drier weather as well as scenery typical of these seasons. Visitors should note that most accommodations are closed during the Christmas and New Year periods

WHERE

Kumano Kodo is located in the Kii Mountains on the Kii Peninsula.

HOW

Fly to Kansai International Airport if you are travelling from outside Japan, and then take a train (options available) to the Kumano region. Trains run only along the coast and connect all coastal towns and cities such as Tanabe, Shirahama, Kushimoto, Katsuura, Shingu and Kumano City. You can also take a train there from cities like Osaka and Nagoya. Buses complement the train services by providing connections from the train stations to inland attractions such as the Hongu and Nachi shrines.