Question 1

Do I need to be fit to walk the Kumano Kodo?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the walk. Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu and Daimonzaka to Nachi Falls are comfortable for anyone used to walking a few hours, with some slopes and stone steps. Koguchi to Ukegawa is a full mountain day and asks for real hiking experience. If you are not sure, tell Koichi how you normally walk and he will tell you honestly which one fits.

Question 2

What language are the walks guided in?

Accepted Answer

English or Spanish, whichever you prefer. Koichi is a bilingual local guide and has walked the Camino de Santiago himself, so he can talk about both pilgrimages from the inside.

Question 3

How many people walk together?

Accepted Answer

These are private walks. You walk with Koichi and with whoever you bring — nobody else is added to your group. The price Koichi quotes covers private groups of 1 to 4 people; for 5 or more, he will send you an individual quote.

Question 4

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

Rain is normal in Kumano and most walks go ahead — the forest is beautiful in the wet. If the weather makes the trail genuinely unsafe, Koichi will propose an alternative route or a new date. He decides on the morning of the walk and tells you as early as he can.

Question 5

When is the best time of year to walk?

Accepted Answer

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable, with mild temperatures and long daylight. Summer is humid and hot but very green; winter is cold and quiet, with far fewer people on the trail. Koichi guides all year round.

Question 6

Is this a booking or a request?

Accepted Answer

When you send the form you are sending a request, not a confirmed booking. Koichi will reply by email or WhatsApp to confirm availability, the meeting point and the final details before anything is settled.

Choose your walk.

Why walk with Koichi?

Three ways to walk Kumano.

Hosshinmon-oji → Kumano Hongu Taisha

Daimonzaka → Nachi Falls

Koguchi → Ukegawa

What every walk includes.

Questions people ask.