Kumano Kodo Luggage Transfer: What I’d Actually Do
How I would use luggage transfer on the Kumano Kodo, including Yamato, daily luggage shuttle, costs, timing and what to carry.
Kumano Kodo Complete Guide (How I Would Plan It)
How I would plan the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, including route choice, accommodation, booking, luggage transfer, cost and what to read next.
6 Places to Swim on the Kumano Kodo (That I Actually Swam)
Six places I actually swam while walking the Kumano Kodo, including Chikatsuyu, Kawayu, Kowaze, Koguchi and Blue Beach Nachi.
Kumano Kodo vs Nakasendo Way: Which Hike Should You Choose?
My honest Kumano Kodo vs Nakasendo Way comparison after walking both: which hike is harder, which feels more immersive, how accommodation works, and which Japan walking route I would choose first.
7 Best Things to Do in Kii Katsuura, Japan | Updated 2026
The honest guide to what to do in Kii Katsuura after the Kumano Kodo: Nachi Falls, the tuna market, onsens, whale watching, where to stay, how long you need, and why the town makes sense after the trail.
Camping the Kumano Kodo: Campsites, Costs and Route
Can you camp the Kumano Kodo? The legal campsites, current costs and a practical four-day Nakahechi camping itinerary.
How to Become a Dual Pilgrim (Kumano Kodo + Camino De Santiago)
When I first heard about the Dual Pilgrimage Certificate, I was immediately intrigued. I get to do two hikes…
Best Kumano Kodo Tours: Guided, Self-Guided or DIY?
The Kumano Kodo tours actually worth considering: Walk Japan for fully guided, Oku Japan for self-guided, Kumano Travel for value, plus the honest case for booking it yourself.
