Kumano Kodo · Eastern Route

The Iseji

170 km full route 8–10 days UNESCO World Heritage
Total distance
170 km
Duration
8–10 days
Difficulty
Moderate–Strenuous
Start point
Ise Grand Shrine
End point
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Best seasons
Best Good Avoid
Route sections

Day by day on the trail

Section 1 · Days 1–3

Ise → Owase

~60 km 3 days Moderate

Section 2 · Days 4–6

Owase → Kumano City

~60 km 3 days Strenuous

Section 3 · Days 7–9

Kumano City → Shingu

~50 km 2–3 days Moderate

Getting connected on the trail

Walking the Iseji without signal?

Offline GPS maps Emergency calling Pass navigation Japan SIM included
Rent a kumaphone — ¥2,500/day
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Trail conditions

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Tanabe Community Board
Live community board for Tanabe & the Kumano Kodo.
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