Kumanoko Journal

FAQ

2025.05.16

[FAQ-5] Basic information on the Kumano Kodo｜Complete guide to its location, meaning, language and openness!

The Kumano Kodo is a special path where history and nature intersect, but there is also a lot of basic information...

FAQ

2025.05.15

[FAQ-4] The Complete Guide to Trekking the Kumano Kodo｜FAQs on preparation, what to bring and the official guide

The Kumano Kodo is a special place of natural beauty and deep history, but for this reason preparation in advance ...

2025.05.15

[FAQ-3] Accommodation on the Kumano Kodo｜Points for advance booking in FAQ format

When walking the Kumano Kodo, the choice of accommodation is a concern.Should I book my accommodation in advance? ...

FAQ

2025.05.14

[FAQ-2] Kumano Kodo Trekking & Pilgrimage Guide｜FAQs for beginners to fully support pilgrims on their journey!

The Kumano Kodo is not just a trekking path, but also a pilgrimage path for healing the mind and body.I want to wa...

FAQ

2025.05.14

[FAQ-1] Complete Guide to Maps and Routes of the Kumano Kodo｜FAQs for beginners to ease concerns!

I want to walk the Kumano Kodo, but which route should I choose?’ Where can I get an official map?’ Many people ma...

Food

2025.04.25

From substandard to shining gems. The thought that went into Ito Farm’s ‘dried mandarins’.

RETREAT TAKAHARA offers an ‘All Inclusive Sweets’ menu with a total of 12 different kinds of Wakayama’s famo...

Souvenir

2024.12.11

The one and only Wakayama famous confectionery “Kagero”, born from the spirit and craftsmanship.

SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA offers a variety of sweets in your room as part of the All Inclusive Sweets.All of the 12 typ...

walking

2024.02.19

Second career lost on the verge of returning to Japan Reflecting on the past on a sacred path and feeling a strong sense of gratitude [Journey to Kumano Kodo to reflect on life/monitored tour].

SEN.RETREAT organised a monitoring tour in December 2023 as part of the full-fledged launch of the ‘Journey to Thi...

walking

2024.02.14

A woman in her 50s who has been running with her work for 30 years. Walking along the pilgrimage route, she gained a ‘sense of concentrating on the present’ [A journey to think about life on the Kumano Kodo / monitored tour] A woman in her 50s who has been running with her work for 30 years. Walking along the pilgrimage route, she gained a sense of ‘concentrating on the present moment’.

SEN.RETREAT organised a monitoring tour in December 2023 as part of the full-fledged launch of the ‘Life Thi...