Kumano Kodo Nakahechi (Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu)
In Japanese: 熊野古道中辺路（発心門王子〜熊野本宮大社）
The final stretch of the main pilgrimage route to Hongu: 7.5 km of forest path and hamlets past small oji shrines, ending at Kumano Hongu Taisha.
World Heritage (Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range)
Nearby
- Yunomine Onsen (Kumano) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kumano Hongu Taisha and Oyunohara ≈ 20 min by car
- Kawayu Onsen (Sennin-buro) ≈ 25 min by car
- Tamaki Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Dorokyo Gorge (Doro Hatcho) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus to Hosshinmon-oji; walk 7.5 km (2–3 h) to Hongu Taisha
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Wear walking shoes and carry water
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info