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Day Trip from Nagoya: Kumano Kodo Free Walking Tour with Nachi Falls

4.50· 26 reviews

Highlights

Enjoy a 3-hour free walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo
Experience the majestic nature and history of Kumano Kodo
Discover Kumano Nachi Taisha and the stunning Nachi Falls

What to expect

The Kumano Kodo Free Walking Tour offers a 3-hour free exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo. Experience the majestic nature and history as you visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, Nachi Falls, and Seiganto-ji.

What's included

Transportation Fee

About this experience

Starting at: 08:00

Schedule

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The silver clock was located inside JR Nagoya Station, near the Taiko-dori exit.
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Look for the 'EASY GO' flag
A tour assistant will be waiting for you at the meeting point, holding a flag with "EASYGO" written on it. Please use this flag as a guide when reassembling after the free walk.
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***Important***
- This tour is a mixed tour with Japanese tourists.
- There will be no guide on this bus tour; only a tour assistant will accompany the tour.
- There will be no sightseeing guide at the tourist spots.
- The accompanying tour assistant can provide communication in English
07:10
Departure
10:30
Arrival at Kumano Kodo and Free Walking
Enjoy a leisurely 3-hour exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kumano Kodo. Immerse yourself in its majestic nature and historical landscapes. This ancient pilgrimage route has been followed for over 1,000 years, and the forests of Kumano are said to be home to the gods!
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<< Recommended spots for a free walk around Kumano Kodo>>
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Kumano Nachi Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha is situated halfway up Mount Nachi and is a shrine with origins in the ancient nature worship of Nachi Falls. The shrine also enshrines the "Hiryu Gongen," which deifies the Nachi Falls.
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Nachi Falls
Nachi Falls is formed by multiple streams converging from the depths of Mount Nachi and Mount Oomine, flowing through the primeval forest. With a drop of 133 meters, a width of 13 meters, and a basin depth of 10 meters, it offers a breathtaking view. Be sure to enjoy the majestic scenery.
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Seiganto-ji temple
Seiganto-ji Temple, along with Kumano Nachi Taisha, is one of the temples that gathers deep faith as a center of Kumano worship. Behind the main hall stands a beautiful vermilion triple pagoda that harmonizes with Nachi Falls, making it a popular photo spot known for its beauty and splendor.
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Disband at the station square at the Taiko-dori Exit in Nagoya Station

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Nagoya Station Taikaku-dori exit
Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 日本
Landmarks to location
The silver clock was located inside JR Nagoya Station, near the Taiko-dori exit.
Staff holding an "EASYGO" mark will be waiting at the Silver Clock at the Taikaku-dori exit of JR Nagoya Station.

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Restrictions

Please check the travel business terms and conditions before applying. *only in Japanese
Please check the terms and conditions before applying. *only in Japanese
Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
If less than 8 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
There will be no guide on this bus tour; only a tour assistant will accompany the tour.
There will be no sightseeing guide at the tourist spots.
The accompanying tour assistant can provide communication in English.
Except in emergencies, the organizing company does not provide advance notifications.

What to bring

As the route involves walking on mountain paths, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing that allows for easy movement.

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
This tour is a mixed tour with Japanese tourists.
【Travel Conditions】
Departure: Nagoya Station
Travel Days: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Company: Seisan koutsu or RBC Daichikankou (The bus may be changed to a van depending on the number of people)
Meal Conditions: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation: None
Minimum number of participants: 8
Tour conductor: 0
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Company Name: Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.
Address: 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Every Day Intesio 16F
Registered travel business by the Governor of Osaka Prefecture No. 2-2181
【Entrusted Sales】
VELTRA Inc.
5th Floor, Nihonbashi Building, 13-12 Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555 by the Governor of Tokyo
Regular member of Japan Association of Travel Agents.

Operated by

JAPAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL (NAGOYA) (Code:187033)

Cancellation policy

8-11 business days before (by 5:00 PM local time): 20%
2-8 business days before (by 5:00 PM local time): 30%
1-2 business days before (by 5:00 PM local time): 40%
0-1 business day before (by 5:00 PM local time): 50%
Within 1 hours of start (local time): 100%

Reviews

4.50

26 reviews

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I'm glad I went!

Posted Date: 2026/05/30

ゆかいな仲間たち

The weather was great, and we had a wonderful trip. It was a group of four women in their 50s and 60s, and I'm glad we went now. It was challenging but manageable, and I worked up a pleasant sweat. I never thought we could visit Nachi Falls in just a day, so it was a very satisfying tour.お天気にも恵まれ、いい旅ができました。50代60代の女4人での参加でしたが、今行ってよかったです。何とか頑張れるキツさで気持ちの良い汗をかきました。日帰りで那智の滝に行けるなんて思っていなかったので、大満足のツアーでした。

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I have been reborn.

Posted Date: 2026/05/27

ヨッシー

It was a wonderful experience.
I enjoyed the Kumano Kodo as much as I put in the effort.
The Nachi Falls were beautiful.
After all, bus tours are easy and efficient!素晴らしい体験でした
熊野古道、頑張った分だけ楽しめました
那智の滝、きれいでした
やっぱり、バスツアーは楽だし、効率良いですね

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I was moved by Nachi Falls.

Posted Date: 2026/05/25

瀧巡り

This tour is not only for Japanese people but also for customers coming from overseas. It is a tour that takes you to the area of Nachi Taisha, and I think the three hours of sightseeing time was sufficient. The tour is designed to follow the formal order of worship, but honestly, it requires a good amount of physical stamina.

There were many stairs to climb, and I felt a sense of emotion and accomplishment when I finally saw the waterfall. I was glad to have participated.

We disbanded at the bott… This tour is not only for Japanese people but also for customers coming from overseas. It is a tour that takes you to the area of Nachi Taisha, and I think the three hours of sightseeing time was sufficient. The tour is designed to follow the formal order of worship, but honestly, it requires a good amount of physical stamina.

There were many stairs to climb, and I felt a sense of emotion and accomplishment when I finally saw the waterfall. I was glad to have participated.

We disbanded at the bottom of Daimonzaka and climbed up (the stone steps are uneven, so it can be more tiring than expected) to Nachi Taisha. After this, we walked to Hirou Shrine/Nachi Falls. This takes about two hours. The remaining hour is for meals and shopping. If walking is difficult for you, after seeing the couple cedars at Daimonzaka, you can return to where the bus drops you off and take the bus to Nachi Taisha. This way, you can avoid the stairs at Daimonzaka, making it much easier.

There are restroom breaks at the service area both going and returning, but if you want to take your time and explore for three hours, I think it would be nice to buy some rice balls or bread at the service area and eat them during your exploration or on the bus before sightseeing.

Thank you to the driver for your long hours of driving. I appreciate your safe driving. このツアーは日本人だけでなく、海外から来ているお客様も参加されるツアーです。
那智大社のエリアに行くツアーですが、観光時間は3時間、時間的にも十分あったので良かったと思います。正式なお参り順に回れるようにツアーはできていますが、正直体力が必要なルートです。

たくさん階段を上り、最後に滝を見た時の感動と達成感がありました。参加して良かったと思いました。

大門坂の下で解散、大門坂を上り（石段で足場が悪いので、思ったより疲れます。）、那智大社まで。この後、飛瀧神社/那智の滝まで歩きます。これで大体2時間くら… このツアーは日本人だけでなく、海外から来ているお客様も参加されるツアーです。
那智大社のエリアに行くツアーですが、観光時間は3時間、時間的にも十分あったので良かったと思います。正式なお参り順に回れるようにツアーはできていますが、正直体力が必要なルートです。

たくさん階段を上り、最後に滝を見た時の感動と達成感がありました。参加して良かったと思いました。

大門坂の下で解散、大門坂を上り（石段で足場が悪いので、思ったより疲れます。）、那智大社まで。この後、飛瀧神社/那智の滝まで歩きます。これで大体2時間くらいかかります。あとの1時間はお食事やお買い物に。もし歩くのが大変な方は大門坂の夫婦杉を見た後、車を降りたところまで戻りバスで那智大社まで行くこともできます。そうすれば大門坂の階段部分がないので、だいぶ楽に行かれると思います。

行も帰りも途中のサービスエリアでトイレ休憩がありますが、のんびり3時間散策したい方は、サービスエリアでおむすびかパンを買われて、散策の途中で食べるかバスの中で先に食べてから観光されても良いと思います。

ドライバーさん、長時間の運転お疲れ様でした。安全運転ありがとうございます。

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Highly satisfying day trip plan!

Posted Date: 2026/03/31

パパさん

Thank you for your assistance this time. It was truly a wonderful day trip! ⭐︎

Right away, I recommend that when you arrive at the meeting place, look for a flag as there may be other travel groups around. If you find the flag, it's a good idea to speak to the staff, as there might be gatherings heading to different destinations. As for the meeting time, I believe the staff were there about 10 minutes early or even a bit shorter. Since we used a microbus this time, I was prepared for a slightly l… Thank you for your assistance this time. It was truly a wonderful day trip! ⭐︎

Right away, I recommend that when you arrive at the meeting place, look for a flag as there may be other travel groups around. If you find the flag, it's a good idea to speak to the staff, as there might be gatherings heading to different destinations. As for the meeting time, I believe the staff were there about 10 minutes early or even a bit shorter. Since we used a microbus this time, I was prepared for a slightly late return, but it went very smoothly, and I think we got back a little earlier than planned.

Once we gathered, we moved to the bus and set off! The journey takes about 4 hours one way, but we had a break halfway through. The tour guide and the driver were separate, but both were easy to talk to and kind. Because of this, some people even took photos together as a memento of the trip. I think there were various nationalities, but everyone had a sense of Japanese common sense, so the gathering and departure went smoothly without any awkwardness.

We were also able to walk the Kumano Kodo, which takes about 30 minutes at a normal pace. My goal was to see Nachi Falls, and I was able to enjoy it at a great time when the sun was shining. I would love to request this again if the opportunity arises. 　この度は世話になりました。
本当に良い日帰り旅でした⭐︎

　早速ですが、集合場所には同じような旅行団体がいるので目印の旗を見つけたら係の人に声をかけてると良いです、実は行き先が違う集まりの場合があります。
　集合時間の目安として係の人も10分前くらいかそれよりも短い時間にいたように思います。今回はマイクロバスだったので帰りは少し遅くなる覚悟でしたが非常にスムーズで予定より少し早いくらいで帰ってくる事ができたと思います。
　集まるとバスまで移動して、出発です！！
片道約4時間くらいの旅ですが、中間くらいで1回休… 　この度は世話になりました。
本当に良い日帰り旅でした⭐︎

　早速ですが、集合場所には同じような旅行団体がいるので目印の旗を見つけたら係の人に声をかけてると良いです、実は行き先が違う集まりの場合があります。
　集合時間の目安として係の人も10分前くらいかそれよりも短い時間にいたように思います。今回はマイクロバスだったので帰りは少し遅くなる覚悟でしたが非常にスムーズで予定より少し早いくらいで帰ってくる事ができたと思います。
　集まるとバスまで移動して、出発です！！
片道約4時間くらいの旅ですが、中間くらいで1回休憩があります。添乗員さんとドライバーさんは別々でしたがどちらも話しやすく親切でした。そのせいか旅の記念に一緒に写真を撮っている人もいました。国籍は色々だったと思いますが、日本人的な常識をもった方ばかりだったので違和感もなくスムーズな集合や出発でした。
　普通に歩いて30分くらいの熊野古道も歩けました。私は那智の滝が目的でしたが日がさすいい時間帯に観る事ができました。
　また機会があったらお願いしたいと思います。

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They took me to a place I couldn't go to alone.

Posted Date: 2026/03/08

みみねこ

I have wanted to visit Nachi Falls for many years, but due to poor transportation options, I could never make it happen. However, I was able to go this time by joining this tour. The tour guide spoke Japanese, English, and Chinese, which was reassuring. I was a bit anxious about being with people from overseas, but they followed Japanese rules, so I felt no stress at all during the trip. It was also mentioned that the one-way trip would take three hours, but it actually took just under four hour… I have wanted to visit Nachi Falls for many years, but due to poor transportation options, I could never make it happen. However, I was able to go this time by joining this tour. The tour guide spoke Japanese, English, and Chinese, which was reassuring. I was a bit anxious about being with people from overseas, but they followed Japanese rules, so I felt no stress at all during the trip. It was also mentioned that the one-way trip would take three hours, but it actually took just under four hours. Still, I believe it was worth the visit. 那智の滝に行ってみたいと長年思っていましたが交通の便が悪く、なかなか実現しなかったのですが、今回こちらのツアーに参加し行く事ができました
添乗員の方は日本語、英語、中国語も話せ心強かったです
海外の方と一緒との事で不安に思っていましたが、日本のルールを守ってくれる方達で全くストレスを感じる事なく参加できました
また片道3時間と書いていましたが実際は4時間弱。
それでも行く価値はあると思いました

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It was fun.

Posted Date: 2025/11/19

カナヲ

The three hours of free time was just right, neither too much nor too little. My friend who went with me was also happy. The tour guide, Mr. Chou, was very kind. Thank you very much.3時間の自由時間が過不足なく丁度良かったです。一緒に行った友達も喜んでいました。添乗員のチョウさんがとても親切でした。ありがとうございました。

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It's worth a visit.

Posted Date: 2025/11/19

タロウ

It was my first time on the Kumano Kodo, and as it is registered as a World Heritage site, the scenery was amazing. It is definitely worth seeing. The guide was also kind and provided attentive service, which made me very satisfied.初めての熊野古道でしたが、世界遺産に登録されているだけあり、素晴らしい景観でした。一見の価値はあります。
ガイドさんも親切、丁寧なご対応で大満足でした。

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My dream has come true!

Posted Date: 2025/08/15

ちゃとら

I had wanted to visit the Kumano Kodo for a long time. It was difficult to find the opportunity to go due to its location, but I discovered a tour departing from Nagoya. The round trip took a long time, but it was manageable since we had breaks on a large bus. I was overwhelmed with emotion seeing the Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls. The guide was impressive, speaking three languages.以前より行きたかった熊野古道。場所柄ハードルが高くなかなか行く機会がなかったのに、名古屋発着でツアーを発見。往復かかる時間はながかったけど大きなバスで休憩もトリながらなので負担なく行けました。熊野古道と那智の滝が見れて感無量です。ガイドさんは3ヶ国語を話してかっこよかったです。

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3 hours of free time

Posted Date: 2025/07/06

Kimikimi

I was able to have a leisurely lunch, and I could also visit the Five-Story Pagoda and the Great Waterfall at a relaxed pace, making it the best trip. Thank you to the driver for the round trip.ちょうど、ゆっくりランチが出来、五重塔、大滝もゆっくり行けて、最高の旅となりました。
一人で往復の運転手さん、ありがとうございました

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I had plenty of time for sightseeing! ⭐︎

Posted Date: 2025/06/21

パパさん

I think it was around 11 o'clock when we arrived at Nachi Falls, and the sunlight was beautifully shining, allowing us to take great photos.

On that day, we used a Hiace. It can probably accommodate up to 9 people. We sat using three rows of two-person seats and two single seats, along with the passenger seat. The driver was very knowledgeable and took a route without traffic, so I felt we had quite a bit of time for sightseeing.

The members who joined us were also international, including travel… I think it was around 11 o'clock when we arrived at Nachi Falls, and the sunlight was beautifully shining, allowing us to take great photos.

On that day, we used a Hiace. It can probably accommodate up to 9 people. We sat using three rows of two-person seats and two single seats, along with the passenger seat. The driver was very knowledgeable and took a route without traffic, so I felt we had quite a bit of time for sightseeing.

The members who joined us were also international, including travelers from abroad, a Japanese parent and child, and students studying abroad, and everyone was very nice, which was great. By the way, it might be a bit cramped if two men sit in the two-person seats.

Since I go every year, I would like to make a reservation for next year as well. 　11時頃だったと思いますが那智の滝に着いたので、太陽も綺麗に当たりいい写真が撮れました。

　当日はハイエースでした。おそらく、9人まではハイエースなのかな。2人席×3列と1人席×2席、そして助手席を利用して座りました。運転手さんが詳しく、渋滞がないルートで行き来してくれたので観光時間にはかなり余裕があったと感じました。
　一緒になったメンバーも海外から旅行で来ている方や、日本人の親子、留学で来ている学生さんと国際的でしたがみんないい人達でとても良かったです。
　そー言えば男性が2人席に座る場合は少し狭いかもし… 　11時頃だったと思いますが那智の滝に着いたので、太陽も綺麗に当たりいい写真が撮れました。

　当日はハイエースでした。おそらく、9人まではハイエースなのかな。2人席×3列と1人席×2席、そして助手席を利用して座りました。運転手さんが詳しく、渋滞がないルートで行き来してくれたので観光時間にはかなり余裕があったと感じました。
　一緒になったメンバーも海外から旅行で来ている方や、日本人の親子、留学で来ている学生さんと国際的でしたがみんないい人達でとても良かったです。
　そー言えば男性が2人席に座る場合は少し狭いかもしれません。
　毎年行くので来年も予約したいと思いました。

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Reply from JAPAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL (NAGOYA)

Thank you for your review, Papa. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that the weather was nice. The Kumano Kodo is less known to foreigners compared to Shirakawa-go, which makes it challenging to attract visitors, and I apologize for the cramped space in the Hiace. On days with larger groups, we will use a microbus, so we look forward to your participation again next year.パパさん、口コミありがとうございます。天気が良く、楽しんでいたみたいで、何よりうれしいでございます。熊野古道は白川郷より外国人に知られていないため、集客できなく、ハイエースで狭くてすみません。人数が多い日はマイクロバスを使いますので、再び来年のご参加をお待ちしております。

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