The Kumano River is part of the Kumano Kodo and is the only waterway on the planet that is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage route.
Try kayaking these clear waters is a fantastic way to get a unique perspective of Kumano’s spiritual landscape.
This 2 day tour is the ultimate way to enjoy the sacred waterways of Kumano. We will camp on the riverside and have a campfire under the stars.
Kumano Experience tour group sizes are small for a relaxing, quality trip.(5 people max.)
*Attention!!: Our guide is American Canoe Association, Japan Safe Canoing Association, Japan Recreational Canoe Association certified Instructor & Guide, not certified the Interpreter-Guide.
- Detailed
●Minimum group size: 2 , Maximum group size: 5
For Junior High school students and older●Price: 40,000 yen/ per person
(price includes guiding fee, kayaking gear rental, day 1 supper, day 2 breakfast and lunch)
*It is available to stay some Hostel”like a Hut” close to the river, we’ll ask some extra fee for lodging.●Meeting place: B&B Cafe Hongu
●Meeting time: 10:00
- Tours subject to cancellation because of weather conditions.
- Depending on season, weather conditions, and water levels the section of river that we paddle may change.
Final information will be given after reservations are confirmed.
- What to bring
clothes that can get wet (swimsuit,etc), footwear that can get wet (sports sandals,etc –footware will get wet so please bring footwear for changing), hat, water bottle, Day 1 lunch, sunscreen, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, towel and changing clothes, etc.
We will camp on the banks of the Kumano River so please remember to bring a sleeping bag and mat. (Tent, Sleeping bag/Mat rental available)
※We carry basic first aid- Time table
Day 1
10:00 meeting
~11:00 put in
~12:00 ~lunch
~15:00 take out/ campDay 2
10:00 put in
~12:00 ~lunch
~15:00 take out end of tour- Depending on the course the meeting and times may change.
- Tours subject to cancellation because of weather conditions.