Day Trip Plan: Walk the Only Coastal Sand Beach on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Kii Route
Join us for a memorable hike along the only coastal sand beach section of the Kumano Kodo, **Senri Beach**, paired with the refreshing scent of plum blossoms in Minabe, home to Japan’s largest ume grove. **Tour Highlights** - **Distance:** 12 km - **Difficulty:** Low, with minimal elevation changes, making it beginner-friendly. - Walk along **Chinetsu Beach**, celebrated in classical Japanese literature (*The Tales of Ise*, *The Pillow Book*). - Explore the scenic **Kii Route**, one of the main paths to the Kumano Sanzan shrines, part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. - Shop for umeboshi (pickled plums) at the **Kishu Umeboshi Museum**. This route lets you enjoy stunning coastal views, historical landmarks like Chinetsu Prince Shrine, and a relaxing experience of Kumano Kodo’s cultural and natural beauty. **Participation Fee** - **¥12,000** (*collected on the train via cash or PayPay*) - **Includes:** Round-trip JR train fare, guide fee. - **Excludes:** Meals - JR ticket reservations open one month in advance. - **Please register by January 15, 2025, to secure your spot.**
- Date
- 2025/2/15（Sat）
- Meeting place
- JR Shin-Osaka Station, 3rd Floor Central Ticket Gate
- Meeting time
- AM 9:00
- Schedule
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**9:28 AM**: Depart from Shin-Osaka Station (*Kuroshio No. 5 Train*)
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Transfer at Gobo Station, arrive at Kirime Station
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Kirime Station
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Senri Beach
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Kishu Umeboshi Museum** (shopping for local specialties).
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**4:38 PM**: Depart from Minabe Station (*Kuroshio No. 28 Train*).
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**6:51 PM**: Return to Shin-Osaka Station.
*Note: Train times may be subject to minor changes.* - Entry fee
- 12000yen
- Capacity
- 10 people
- What to bring / clothes
- Hiking-appropriate clothing and shoes, lunch (available for purchase at Shin-Osaka), drinks, raincoat.
- Guide
- Akito
- Reference
- 熊野古道紀伊路 切目~南部 https://visitwakayama.jp/asset/map/kiiji-kaido-map_8.pdf
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