Hi, I would like to ask for your feedback on our plan to hike the Kumano Kodo. I know we have a long journey ahead of us on the first day, with travel by train and bus, but I don't have a better idea to fit the entire route. We would like to hike the trail to Koyasan with an overnight stay. Does the plan seem okay? Thank you in advance for any tips.
Researched sources:
https://walkkumano.com/koyabound/
https://www2.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/pdf/Kumano-Kodo-Kohechi-Route-Maps-Complete.pdf
https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/kohechi/
https://kumanokodo.com.au/nakahechi-the-imperial-route/kohechi-the-mountainous-route/
All hikes will start from early morning (6-8AM)
Day 1(13.10.2024):
Tokyo Haneda -> Osaka -> Tsugizakura-oji (Arriving time: 15:00/3PM, accommodation)
Day without hike, only bullet train and bus.
Day 2(14.10.2024):
Tsugizakura-oji -> Hosshinmon-oji -> Hongu (accommodation)
Distance: 22km
Expected time of hike with breaks: ~8h
Day 3(15.10.2024):
Hongu -> Totsukawa Onsen (accommodation)
Distance: 17km
Expected time of hike with breaks: ~7h
Day 4(16.10.2024):
Totsukawa Onsen -> Miura-Guchi (accommodation)
Distance: 21,2km
Expected time of hike with breaks: ~7,5h
Day 5(17.10.2024):
Miura-Guchi -> Omata (accommodation)
Distance: 18km
Expected time of hike with breaks: ~7,5
Day 6(18.10.2024):
Omata -> Koyasan (accommodation)
Distance: 17km
Expected time of hike with breaks: ~5h
by Kubini