{"id":6067,"date":"2023-09-01T17:38:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T08:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siteunist.cusc.vn\/unist-senretreat\/\/?post_type=journal&p=6067"},"modified":"2025-05-28T10:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T01:38:23","slug":"39","status":"publish","type":"journal","link":"https:\/\/siteunist.cusc.vn\/unist-senretreat\/en\/journal\/39\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping on the Kumano Kodo. 7 campsites, including one near Hongu Taisha shrine."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kumano Kodo, which has been selected as a World Heritage Site, is rich in nature, with paths that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. As well as mountains, there are places facing rivers and the sea, and hot springs spring water is available in many places. Camping enthusiasts will love these places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This issue introduces campsites along the Kumano Kodo by area! There are campsites with a wealth of character that will capture the hearts of campers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first campsite is near the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine<\/a>, one of the three Kumano mountains.How about spending a night camping while touring the Kumano Sanzan\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tanabe Kawayu Campsite, which does not require reservations and can be used on a free site, is a campsite where you can enjoy camping in the grass and riverside areas. It is also possible to stay here with your pet dog or cat, making it ideal for those who want to visit the Kumano Kodo with their family. The Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine is a 10-minute drive or a 1-hour walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy firewood and fatwood handmade by the campsite staff. Next to the reception area, there is a vegetable stand where you can buy fresh local vegetables. If you go to the trouble, why not try BBQing with local vegetables?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firefly season starts from around late May. This place was famous as a firefly-viewing spot before it was turned into a campsite. Campers gather here to enjoy the fireflies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also, a 10-minute walk away is the Senninburo<\/a> (Kawayu Hot Springs), where visitors can enjoy hot springs that spring from the bottom of the Oto River.The water from the bottom of the river is hot, at over 70\u00b0C, so water is drawn there from the Oto River and the temperature is adjusted to around 40\u00b0C.It is only available from December to the end of February every year!Some people visit the campsite to take a bath in this hot spring.At night, it is lit up with lanterns, creating a fantastic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u3012647-1717 1288 Kawayu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n