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• A great and manageable hike with Kiyoko!

  Cecile V,2026年5月23日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a perfect 5 mile-hike for those who only can spend one day on the Kumano Kodo. Our guide was Kiyoko, and we chose to walk from Hosshinmon Oji to Hongu Taisha. Kiyoko was friendly and knowledgeable, and provided many explanations about the history of places we walked through and of the Oji shrines and monuments we passed on the way. The forest is magnificent. She made this hiking trip truly special with her kindness and her experience. Thank you Kiyoko!

• The best way to experience the Kumano Kudo in one day

  rosesinthorns,2026年4月20日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I booked a private tour of the Kumano Kudo trail due to having a short time (1 full day), wanting to avoid coordinating local bus schedules, and wanting to learn from a local person who also speaks English. Kiyoko was absolutely invaluable! She was organized, flexible, knowledgeable, and kind. She coordinated all of the transportation and points of interest while continually lending us a locals perspective and knowledge of these beautiful, historic places. 100% worth the money and I think truly the best way to experience the Kumano Kudo trail if you have a short time.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• This is a truly magical...

  Ida F,2025年11月1日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a truly magical day trip to take and a must visit if you’re in Japan. Our guide Kiyoko was so knowledgeable about everything in the area as well as its history and really made the excursion special for us. From the scenery , the trek itself, to the photos we took capturing the beauty of nature in Kumano Kodo, this is a priceless experience that’s absolutely worth treating yourself to while in Japan that you’ll never forget.

• Wonderful guide and magical scenery and locations.

  andrewgT8079NS,2025年5月12日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Wonderful, interesting and very helpful guide Hira. Our hike along the trail was tailored to our level of experience. Our guide showed us many beautiful and magical scenic locations around the Kumano Kodo trail.

• Had a great time. Guide...

  Sofia N,2025年4月27日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Had a great time. Guide very helpful and great at telling the history about the places we visited. And showed some local locations.

• Kumano Kodo Nachi Falls Shrine Tour

  mango575,2025年4月21日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Yoko is an awesome tour guide and so knowledgeable!! She gets our full recommendation 200 percent!!!! Yoko took us to so many amazing places in one day!!! She is always so thoughtful, thinking about everyone on the tour and if they are happy and comfortable!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Tour guide was caring,...

  Joseph S,2024年10月10日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Tour guide was caring, even showed up to make sure I got to my hotel. Arrived in time, as did i and she took me on an unforgettable long walking, body sweating, feet hurting, leg tiring hike (a good thing). I like when I'm able to try tons of walking to prove I can accomplish the task with little effort because hiking is something I do very rarely. We visited shrines, and little deity statues and the guide had knowledge on the story behind every location. She was awesome and I would happily attend more

• An Absolute Pleasure

  jessliona,2024年8月12日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kiyoko is an absolute sweetheart—so friendly, so curious, and so witty! My experience of Kumano Kodo would have felt quite dim without her company! As we walked through the serene countryside and mystical forests along the pilgrimage route, Kiyoko and I talked about anything and everything—Japanese politics, history, folklore, pop culture...you name it! So enriching, so immersive, and at times so, so funny. Would love to experience more of Kumano Kodo with Kiyoko next time—I hear Nachi is stunningly beautiful!

  

  

  

  

  

• All three shrines and temples in one day

  Zamentor,2024年5月12日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kiyoko came very well prepared. She had maps, photos, history lessons and two World Heritage Pilgrimage Passport booklets to record our visits. We had opted for an additional charge for a full day cab to transfer us between sites, and we walked as much of the trail as we could manage during the day. It was very good to have a facilitator to arrange a preview of the Kumano Kodo trail. In the future when we return for a multi-day pilgrimage, we will know first hand what to expect and where to go. Kiyoko was very familiar with the trails and gave us a great overview and history. She was a great photographer and interpreted the signage along the trail routes. Kiyoko was pleasant and upbeat and we enjoyed her company very much.