Kumano Kodo · Northern Gateway

The Kiji

130 km full route 6–7 days UNESCO World Heritage
Total distance
130 km
Duration
6–7 days
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
Start point
Osaka (Sumiyoshi Taisha)
End point
Tanabe (Nakahechi start)
Best seasons
Best Good Avoid
Route sections

Day by day on the trail

Section 1 · Days 1–2

Osaka → Wakayama

~50 km 2 days Easy

Section 2 · Days 3–4

Wakayama → Gobo

~45 km 2 days Moderate

Section 3 · Days 5–6

Gobo → Tanabe

~35 km 2 days Moderate

Getting connected on the trail

Walking the Kiji without reliable signal?

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

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