Kumano Kodo · Coastal Route

The Ohechi

120 km full route 7–8 days UNESCO World Heritage
Total distance
120 km
Duration
7–8 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Start point
Tanabe
End point
Nachi-Katsuura
Best seasons
Best Good Avoid
Route sections

Day by day on the trail

Section 1 · Days 1–2

Tanabe → Shirahama

~35 km 2 days Moderate

Section 2 · Days 3–4

Shirahama → Cape Shiono

~40 km 2 days Moderate

Section 3 · Days 5–7

Cape Shiono → Nachi-Katsuura

~45 km 3 days Moderate

Getting connected on the trail

Walking the Ohechi without signal?

Offline GPS maps Emergency calling Coastal 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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