Shingu City

The Kumano Kodo trail is quite far from Osaka; we set off at 7 AM and didn't return to Nipponbashi until 8 PM. Thanks to Xiao Yan, who also served as our driver and guide, the entire day's itinerary was well-planned, providing ample time for sightseeing and a half-hour hike along the trail – a truly refreshing experience. I also recommend the Binotei lunch; the food was delicious and reasonably priced, and they even included ice cream, but be sure to avoid the crowds.