At a Glance
This itinerary is a perfect extension after Kumano Kodo walking tours. Kumano Kodo walk concludes in Kii-Katsuura.
Embark on a journey of discovery in Japan's spiritual heartland with a three-day, two-night walking experience combining Mie Ise Shima with accommodation at an ultimate luxury resort, Amanema. Walk in the footsteps of past generations who have made the pilgrimage here to witness some of the country’s most sacred sites.
The Shima Peninsula is located in central Japan's Mie Prefecture. Beautiful nature, a flourishing fishing industry and delicious local cuisine are just a few of the attractions of a destination steeped in history. Immerse in the culture and traditions of this spiritual region as you take in some of the Ise Jingu's most beautiful and profound locations, including ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2 nights ultimate luxury accommodation at Amanemu resort
- BBQ seafood lunch with an Ama female diver
- Ago Bay cruise
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transfers to/from Kashikojima Station
- Guided walk on day 2
- Exclusive private tour of Ise Jingu Grand Shrine on day 3
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
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Take a train from either Nagoya, Kyoto or Osaka to Kashikojima Station in Shima (Guest’s own arrangement), where you will be welcome on arrival. Travel by private car towards the rural Mie Prefecture, famous for its forested landscapes and Mediterranean looking coastlines. The area is famous for producing some of the freshest seafood in Japan and in its waters pearl cultivation has become an important activity. Your chauffeur will meet you at Kashikojima Station and take you for an unique lunch experience: Lunch with an Ama Female Diver. The waters of the Ise Shima region have long been a hunting ground for the ama. It is said they came into existence due to their ability to resist the cold better than men. Once back ashore, they return to huts known as amagoya to warm their bodies. Amanemu offers guests the chance to get to know an ama diver and learn more about their unique lifestyle, while enjoying a delicious seafood barbecue. Private transfer to Amanemu. Feel free to spend the rest of the day indulging in the many relaxation and hot spring facilities, or trying the properties' dining experiences. You will stay in a Suite at Amanemu for the next two nights. Room Style: Western Bed Type: King bed / twin shared Bath: Private indoor / outdoor onsen Toilet: Ensuite western style |
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Private Guided walking distance: approx. 6 hours Enjoy gourmet breakfast at Amanemu. The woodlands of Ise Jingu grand shrine – Japan's holiest site – are said to cover an area about the size of Paris. The air of spirituality is palpable – and best experienced on foot, just like the pilgrims who have been making their way here for thousands of years. This short hike takes in some of Ise Jingu's most beautiful locations, including the 3.9-kilometre trail to the summit of Mt. Asama – offering a 555-metre-high panorama of Ise Bay, and even Mt. Fuji on clearer days. The hike also takes in Kongoshoji, a vivid-red Zen temple that is part of the traditional pilgrimage route to Ise Jingu. Kongoshoji is said to have been built in 827 by Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. |
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Thereʼs no better time to venture out into Ago Bay than golden hour. These cruise departs at just the right moment, allowing guests to soak up some of Japanʼs most beautiful sunsets. Return to Amanemu for a retreat. |
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Enjoy gourmet breakfast at Amanemu. Arrive at the famous Ise Grand Shrine, this shrine is considered one of the most sacred areas for the Shinto religion and is one of the favorite pilgrimage destinations for Japanese people. Among the thousands of Shinto shrines in Japan, Jingu is treated as one of the most sacred. Jingu history goes back to 3rd Century where consists of 125 shrines in Ise city which includes two major shrines, Naiku inner shrine and Geku outer shrine. Naiku is dedicated to Sun Goddess of food, agriculture, and housing. Feel the spiritual spot surrounded by the forests of sacred Japanese cypress trees. Visit "Sengukan" which displays "Shikinen-Sengu" - rebuilding old shrine to new one every 20 years. Ise Jingu has two main precincts: the Naiku (inner), dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami, and the Geku (outer), dedicated to Toyouke-no-Omikami, the deity of life's necessities. Both tours last a few hours, and also include a stroll through the charming streets outside the shrine: Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho. Drop off at a local train station, where you can catch train to continue your onward destination. |
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings. Prices displayed above are all "From" prices as individual prices may vary depending on the departure date due to hotel price is fluctuated. We will confirm the price once we know your preferred departure date.
More Info
- The departure point Kashikojima Station in Shima
- The finish point Kashikojima Station in Shima
How to travel between the major city to Kashikojima station in Shima
- From Nagoya: Kintetsu Limited express runs 4 times a day to Kashikojima station, approx. 2 hours 11 minutes.
- From Osaka: Kintetsu Limited express runs 4 times a day to Kashikojima station, approx. 2 hours 26 minutes.
- From Kyoto: Kintetsu Limited express runs 6 times a week to Kashikojima station, approx. 2 hours 47 minutes.
The Kumano Kodo can be walked year round but the weather can change rapidly in the Kumano mountain environment.
The best time to walk the Kumano Kodo really depends on what you are looking for.
March - April is spring season and an extremely popular time as it is cherry blossom season in Japan. October - November is also a popular time to visit as it is autumn and the colours throughout the forest are stunning. In spring and autumn, you can expect daytime temperatures of around 10-15°C. May and September are also lovely months to visit with warmer and longer days - daytime temperatures range between 18-24°C.
June - August is summer season so you can expect much more humidity and higher rainfall but on the other hand scenery is beautifully green and verdant. During summer you can expect up to 25-30°C in temperature.
December - February is winter season and there is a small chance of snow on the Nakahechi route. Trails are open year round but due to the cool weather and reduced hours of daylight we recommend this time of year for experienced trekkers only.
Most accommodation close during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period.
Kii-Peninsula is one of the wettest areas of mainland Japan and you should be prepared with adequate rain gear.
Please note that the period when you are most likely to experience Typhoons is during August - early October period. If a Typhoon makes landfall on the mainland then there is often disruption to travel plans as all transport shuts down during a Typhoon and people stay indoors. Depending on the damage caused there may also be temporary trail closures - though usually things return to normal fairly quickly.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
