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Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing
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Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food, and Culture Course: A 2-Day Trip Featuring Kumano Kodo, Traditional Town Walks, Zen Meditation, and Shirahama Sightseeing

Japan-Wakayama , Kumano Wakayama
Guided language: English / Japanese
Free cancellation 21 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Yuasa Town, located in central Wakayama Prefecture, is the birthplace of soy sauce, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine! Enjoy a guided walk through Yuasa Town, where traditional buildings still remain.
  • Special temple visit and Zen meditation experience at Kokokuji, the birthplace of soy sauce and the Komuso monks.
  • Guided walk along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo.
  • Packed with experiences to fully enjoy Wakayama, including a 'Umeshu' (plum wine) making workshop, a signature Wakayama gourmet experience!
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Wakayama Prefecture boasts diverse landscapes and a rich history and culture that has flourished there. This tour offers a course that allows you to fully experience the history and culture of Wakayama Prefecture. Embark on a journey to experience the real Wakayama.

-Day 1- ●Meeting time and place

8:30 Osaka Station
Depart at 9:04 AM on the Limited Express Kuroshio to Yuasa Station (approximately 2.5 hours).
11:00 Guided Walk through Yuasa Traditional Buildings Preservation District. Explore the area where traditional buildings, including soy sauce breweries, remain in Yuasa town, the birthplace of soy sauce, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, guided by a local expert.
12:15 Lunch at "Yokogusu Japanese Restaurant" in Yuasa Town
We'll take you to a long-established restaurant with over 100 years of history (tempura set meal).
13:45 Kokoku-ji Temple Special Viewing and Zen Meditation Experience A special viewing of the temple that is the birthplace of soy sauce and the Komuso (wandering Zen monks). Guided by a monk, you will be able to view the Dharma Hall and the main image of Buddha, which are usually closed to the public. In addition, you will participate in a Zen meditation experience in the tranquil atmosphere of the Zen temple.
16:00 Arrive in Tanabe City (hotel). After arriving at the hotel, you are free to spend your time as you wish.
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① Dinner during a sightseeing tour (approximately 1 hour) in Tanabe City

<Accommodation> Comfort Hotel Kii Tanabe, 47-31 Minato, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-0031
Approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Kii-Tanabe Station. Convenient base for exploring the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route and Shirahama.

-Day 2-
8:30 Depart from the hotel by private car to the starting point of the Kumano Kodo guided walk.
9:00 Guided walk along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route (from Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Roadside Station to Chikatsuyu-oji)
The elevation changes aren't too severe, making it an easy course to walk even for beginners.
You can also see the "Ox and Horse Boy," a symbol of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
*The guided tour involves approximately two hours of hiking along mountain trails. Trekking shoes are recommended.
12:30 Lunch at Shirahama "SHIRAHAMA KEYTERRACE Hotel Seamore" (Buffet)
14:00 Sightseeing in Shirahama: We will guide you to scenic spots created by nature and the Toretore Market where you can enjoy shopping.
16:00 Experience making plum wine at Umeko, a plum wine enjoyment spot. Let's make your own original plum wine by combining plums, sugar, and alcohol.
17:32 Depart Kii-Tanabe Station on the Limited Express Kuroshio bound for Osaka Station.
19:46 Arrive at Osaka Station. Disband.

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Local Optional Tour ①
Title: Visit to the Minakata Kumagusu Memorial Museum and Walking Tour of Tanabe City (with interpreter/guide)
Time: Day 1 of each schedule: 16:00-17:30
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Content: We will guide you through the museum located next to the former residence of Minakata Kumagusu, a world-renowned naturalist who had a great influence on modern Japanese botany and folklore, as well as the shopping street in front of Kii-Tanabe Station, which retains its old-fashioned atmosphere.
Price: 3,000 yen per person (minimum of 2 participants required)
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Purchase Notice

・Languages available: Japanese, English ・The Kumano Kodo Walk involves walking along mountain paths for approximately 2 hours. Please wear comfortable clothing such as trekking shoes and other suitable mountain walking clothing. Please follow the directions and instructions of the guide during the long tour.

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  • After you have applied, cancellation fees will be charged according to the period leading up to your departure. Please check the cancellation policy for details.

  • Minimum number of participants: 10 people (maximum 16 people). If the minimum number is not met 21 days before the tour, the tour will be canceled. Even if your reservation is confirmed, if the minimum number of participants (10 people) is not met, your reservation will be canceled. Please be aware of this in advance.

  • In the event of cancellation, we will contact you via your registered email address approximately 20 days in advance.

  • English-speaking Japanese staff will accompany you. We do not provide support in any foreign language other than English.

  • Please be sure to arrive at the meeting place early on the day. If you are late and do not contact us, you will not be able to participate.

  • There are no child rates.

  • Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

  • If you have any food allergies, please note them in the comments section.

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  • Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
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