Kumano Kodo Fog Mornings, Walking 30KM on Nakahechi Trails | Wakayama, Japan

Quiet morning walks on the Nakahechi section of the Kumano Kodo in Wakayama, Japan. The entire walk from Yunomine Onsen to Echizen-toge Pass took a little over 10 hours over two mornings. In this video I’ve cut it down a bit to give just a taste of the trail.

Early November, 2025

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After reaching Echizen-toge Pass, I continued on walking another few hours to Nachi Falls and its shrine and temples, which is often a destination for hikers on the Nakahechi route. I decided not to film, as the trail was getting more crowded, and I had a feeling Nachi would be overrun by the time I got there…and indeed it was. I did however walk Nachi Falls on a quiet morning a few months back if you are interested: https://youtu.be/h7RZhcjrkEs

Another interesting section of the Kumano Kodo: https://youtu.be/0OP_4_nbVeU

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