Group Tours

Curated small group adventures that weave Kumano’s sacred trails with hands-on cultural experiences. Browse themes and departure dates below.

Join our intimate small-group hiking tours—many tracing the legendary Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, others branching into equally stunning corners of the Japanese countryside—all designed for travelers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path immersion. With local guides, comfortable stays, and seamless logistics, you’ll move through cedar forests, hidden shrines, and rural villages while gaining a deeper understanding of Japan’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

This journey explores the Kumano Kodo via its Ohechi route in the quiet coastal community of Susami on the Kii Peninsula. Here, the experience shifts from the well-trodden path to deep cultural immersion. You'll connect with locals through food, hiking, and more, as you explore the stunning coastline.

Coastal Soul of Kumano

8 days / 7 nights

Optional Koyasan Extension: +3 days / 2 nights

From $4,499 USD per person

(shared double room)

From $5,849 USD per person

(private single room)

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On this journey, you’ll visit the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano—Hayatama, Hongu, and Nachi—collectively called the Kumano Sanzan. For centuries, reaching all three has defined the pilgrimage experience in Kumano.