In short
Kumano Kodo: you can book the inns and guesthouses all year, with no single opening date. Best season: March to May, October to November.
When and at what time does registration open?
| What you book | The inns and guesthouses |
| When to book | All year, with no single opening date |
| Price | Inns about €80 to €150 a night, meals includedRough estimate, check the official website. |
| How reliable these dates are | Estimated from previous years |
What are the 2 routes like? from OpenStreetMap
Move your finger or mouse along a curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curves, from a terrain model.
Nakahechi
35.9 km+1,852 m gain82 m → 688 m
Altitude by distanceMin 82 m · max 688 m
Kohechi
66.3 km+4,268 m gain74 m → 1,231 m
Altitude by distanceMin 74 m · max 1,231 m
4 huts, lodges and campsites within 400 m of the route, shown on the 3D map. Length measured along the OpenStreetMap track, one way; elevation gain and altitudes from a terrain model. Approximate figures, check them against the official guide. Tracks © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Kumano Kodo on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, with the huts, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D mapHow do you book, step by step?
- Set your datesThe best-season months are the most in demand.
- Book several months aheadAll year, but spots are limited.
- Prepare the required documentsOften your passport, sometimes a medical certificate.
- Keep the confirmationYou may be asked for it on site.
The next huts to book
Other great hikes with huts, in order of opening.
Frequently asked questions
Kumano Kodo: when should you book?
All year: there is no single opening date. The best-season months go first.
Kumano Kodo: how much does it cost?
Inns about €80 to €150 a night, meals included. Rough estimate, check the official website.
Kumano Kodo: when should you go?
Best season: March to May, October to November.