** Small-group guided tour ****
Start : 31 OCT 2022（MON) from JR Ise-shi station
End : 02 NOV 2022 (WED) till JR Owase station
3Days2Nights
This tour runs at a minimum of 4 people up to 7 people.
The tour might be combined with another tour, yet the maximum number of persons will remain the same.
Tour cost:
If your group is 6～7 people : JPY94,000.per person on sharing a twin room
If your group is 4～5 people: JPY121,000.-per person on sharing a twin room
Single supplement for solo traveler : JPY3,000.-each
（Single travelers pay a single supplement in addition to the tour cost.）
The booking closes on 29SEP
Overview
Shrouded in mysticism and folklore, the Kumano Kodo is an ancient series of five pilgrimage routes that link the three Grand Shrines of Kumano (Kumano Sanzan) with the rest of the country. Set in the otherworldly mountains of the Kii Peninsula, it is one of only two UNESCO world heritage designated pilgrimages in the world.
On this tour you will be taking a part of the 160-kilometer Iseji coastal route, unique as a pilgrimage route for its passage between mountain and sea. What makes this pilgrimage truly special is that it connects the Kumano Sanzan with the most important site in the Shinto faith, Ise Grand Shrine. Often referred to as the ‘soul of Japan’, this ancient holy site is home to Amaterasu, Japan’s most divine deity, the Shinto Goddess of the Sun. Pilgrims in the Edo period travelled to Ise and the Kumano Sanzan after completing the Saigoku 33 Kannon pilgrimage, praying and accumulating merit as they went.
Travel in the manner of these pilgrims from long ago. The journey will take you off the beaten track and deep into Japan’s rural beating heart. Through fishing towns and rice terraces, mountains and coastlines, you will get to see the true beauty of the countryside. The Iseji Route receives far fewer tourists than other routes. As a result, there is a tangible authenticity in the places you will go and the people you will meet. What’s more there will be plenty of opportunities to chat with locals, hear traditional tales and get hands-on in with their culture.
Highlights
Hike along the ancient Kumano Kodo Iseji pilgrim path, stopping off at small towns and taking in breathtaking sights along the way.
Visit Ise Grand Shine, the most important site in the Shinto faith.
Enjoy a special purification ceremony featuring Wadaiko Japanese drums at a Shinto shrine.
Explore this beautiful region and meet the locals as your trip helps to revitalize the rural area.
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Email us to : info@heartlandjapan.com
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