“The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage trail in the mountains of Wakayama (south of Kyoto) where you can walk with a light pack from guesthouse to guesthouse for a few days. It’s a brilliant way to experience Japan’s rural side and ancient religious traditions.” – InsideKyoto
This is our second time trip to Wakayama, Prefecture and trekked Kumano Kodo since the first time we visited in the year 2013.
This time we spent 5 days exploring Wakayama. We started to hike from the most popular and accessible route is the Nakahechi, which starts at Takijiri to Hongu Taisha.
On our first night, we stayed at KumanoYasai Base, an accommodation near the beautiful rice fields and is fully equipped with everything you can think of. We also had our barbecue while looking at the impressive view of the starry sky.
The next day, we continued our trek and took a lot of videos and drone shots. The beautiful nice scenic trail and river are so admirable.
We head down to the shrine to give thanks for successful trek. Hongu Taisha, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano, is a highlight of the Nakahechi Trail. Across the main road, you will find the huge torii (Shinto Shrine gate).
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Intro (Haneda Airport)
00:15 – Takijiri-Oji
00:44 – Kumano Kodo Nakahechi trek from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha
01:46 – Iimoriyama Observation Deck
02:31 – 熊野古道中辺路 Trail
02:55 – Tonda River Bridge
03:25 – Tonda River
04:28 – Chikatsuyu
04:35 – Kumanoyasai Base (熊野野菜ベース)
04:56 – Barbecue Party
06:26 – Oyunohara (熊野本宮大社旧社地 大斎原)
07:40 – World Heritage Stone Monument Kumano Hongu Taisha Former Shrine Daisaihara (世界遺産石碑 熊野本宮大社旧社地 大斎原)
08:32 – Kumano Hongu Taisha Otorii (熊野本宮大社大鳥居)
09:41 – Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
10:55 – Outro (Random Drone and Camera Shots)
Gears used in this video:
Main Camera: Sony A7SIII
Lens 1: Sony FE 85mm f1.8
Lens 2: Sony FE 20mm f1.8
Gimbal: DJI RONIN SC2
Drone: DJI Air 2S (Fly More Combo)
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