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Thank you for considering Kumano Adventures to help design your journey in Japan.
We specialize in community-focused travel in the Kumano region, working directly with local hosts, guides, artisans, and families to create journeys rooted in genuine connection, care, and curiosity.
Because of the nature of this work, we intentionally take on a limited number of travelers each year. This allows us to design each journey with thoughtfulness and flexibility, while ensuring our local partners are involved on their own terms.
We may be a good fit if…
You value depth over volume
Kumano Adventures is a trip design firm, not a traditional travel agency. We focus on designing complete journeys rather than booking individual services. If you’re only looking for hotel reservations or standalone tours, we’re happy to point you toward trusted referrals.
You’re planning ahead
Kumano is a rural region with limited availability, particularly for accommodations and local experts. We generally recommend beginning planning 9–12 months in advance, especially for spring and fall. If your timeline is shorter, you’re always welcome to ask, though availability cannot be guaranteed.
You’re interested in easy to moderate hiking
Many of our journeys include walking or hiking on historic pilgrimage routes and coastal trails, typically at a gentle to intermediate pace. We do not organize highly technical or extreme hikes. If you’re looking for something immersive, scenic, and well-paced, we’re likely a good fit.
You’re drawn to genuine cultural connection
Our experiences are not tourist performances. They are built around personal invitations into homes, workshops, kitchens, fishing boats, and community spaces, with people who are genuinely excited to share their lives and traditions with travelers from around the world.
Your budget aligns with bespoke travel
Custom journeys with Kumano Adventures require a minimum travel budget of $600 per person, per day, reflecting the level of planning, private experiences, local expertise, and on-the-ground support involved.
How to get started
If you’d like to be considered for a private, custom-designed trip, click here to get started.
For all other inquiries, please contact us using the form below.