37. Nachikatsuura (Wakayama Pref.)

Available year-round until Dec 2026

Discover the Spiritual Heart of Kumano: A Retreat for Prayer and Awakening

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Schedule

Day

Day in Nachikatsuura Town

2:45 PM
Arrival at Taiji Station
3:00
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Terminate at Temple Hotel Daitai-ji
3:30
Explore the temple grounds and see Buddhist statues
5:00
Dinner (Yudofu – boiled tofu dish)
Overnight stay at Temple Hotel Daitai-ji
Morning
X
Lunch
X
Dinner
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Day

Day of Spiritual Experience and Kumano Kodo Walk

6:30 AM
Zazen meditation (60 minutes)
8:30
Traditional Japanese rice porridge breakfast
10:00
Sutra copying (Shakyo) experience
12:00 PM
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Soba noodle lunch (not included in the tour price)
Guests can choose their preferred dishes on-site
Since the menu may change depending on the season, please pay individually at the restaurant
1:00
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Walk along the Kumano Kodo trail including Nachi Waterfall (about 3 hours 30 minutes)
4:30
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End of walk → Transfer
5:30
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Dinner with seasonal local vegetables at a restaurant in Katsuura
7:00
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Visit a local hot spring, Kiyomon Yu
Back to Temple Hotel Daitai-ji
9:00
Overnight stay at Temple Hotel Daitai-ji
Morning
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Lunch
X
Dinner
〇
Day

Day of Local Culture and Hands-on Experiences

7:00 AM
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Tuna Auction Market Guided Tour
・See Japan’s top tuna auction up close, with live commentary that brings the
excitement of the market to life
・Learn about the people who support the tuna industry and how it affects the
town’s daily life
・Discover the sustainable fishing methods that help protect the tuna industry for
the future
8:30
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Breakfast at the market (individual choice, not included in the tour price)
Back to Daitai-ji Temple
10:00
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Make “Mehari-zushi” (traditional sushi lunch)
Participants will prepare the meal in the kitchen at Daitai-ji Temple and then transfer to Irokawa Shrine to eat together
12:00 PM
Lunch at Irokawa Shrine
1:00
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Arrival at Farm stay Jugemu
1:30
Indigo dyeing experience
The workshop is located a short walk away from the minshuku (Jugemu), and including walking time, the experience lasts about 3 hours
4:30
Cooking dinner together
6:00
Dinner and gathering with the host at Jugemu
Overnight stay at Jugemu
Morning
X
Lunch
〇
Dinner
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Day

Departure

7:00 AM
Walk around the village (approx. 60 minutes)
8:30
Breakfast
10:00
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Check-out
Transfer to Taiji Station
10:40
Terminate at Taiji Station / Tour ends
Morning
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Lunch
X
Dinner
X

Remarks

Tour price
¥255,000 (approx. $1,800 USD) per person (based on 2 people sharing 1 Japanese-style room)
¥187,000 (approx. $1,330 USD) per person (based on 4 people sharing 2 Japanese-style rooms)
¥160,000 (approx. $1,140 USD) per person (based on 6 people sharing 3 Japanese-style rooms)
Request/Announcement
The above schedule is a sample. It can be adjusted according to your request, so please feel free to consult with us.
What's included
・Private vehicle
・Admission fees (museums, temples, etc.)
・Transportation (JR, ferry, etc.)
・English interpretation guide *Please let us know if you would like another language.
・Luggage delivery fee ( Takku-bin: ①Aman Kyoto - Azumi, ②Bella Vista - Aman Kyoto)
・Experience fees (tea ceremony & kimono, cruise, rickshaw, private water cab, geisha dinner)
・Accommodation fee
Items to check before Reservation
・Names of all participants
・Dietary restrictions and allergy information
Cancellation Policy
20 days ago: 20% of total accommodation / travel product charges
7 days ago: 30% of total accommodation / travel product charges
1 days ago-: 40% of the total accommodation / travel product price
From the day before to the day: 100% of the total accommodation and travel product charges

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The itinerary provided here is just a sample.
The number of nights and the content can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Please feel free to consult us about the number of people, participation date, content, budget, etc.

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