Precitati）℃（erutarepmeTon（mm）ipThe Kumano Kodo is a diverse mountain route with a mixture of unpaved, The Kumano Kodo is a diverse mountain route with a mixture of unpaved, uneven trails, ancient cobblestones and stairs, and paved roads through villages. uneven trails, ancient cobblestones and stairs, and paved roads through villages. There are some steep climbs and ascents, but the route is not technically There are some steep climbs and ascents, but the route is not technically difficult. The amount of preparation that is needed will depend greatly on difficult. The amount of preparation that is needed will depend greatly on which sections you will walk, the season you visit, and your personal level of which sections you will walk, the season you visit, and your personal level of experience and fitness. Please plan accordingly to fully, and safely, enjoy your experience and fitness. Please plan accordingly to fully, and safely, enjoy your pilgrimage walk. Proper preparation is the essential.pilgrimage walk. Proper preparation is the essential.WeatherThe Iseji route is open year-round. The weather in the southern portion of the The Iseji route is open year-round. The weather in the southern portion of the Kii peninsula is generally mild. The winters can see some freezing temperatures Kii peninsula is generally mild. The winters can see some freezing temperatures but on the coastal Iseji route snow is very rare. Summers can be hot, humid and but on the coastal Iseji route snow is very rare. Summers can be hot, humid and wet. Be prepared for rain year-round.wet. Be prepared for rain year-round.LINKLINKJapan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html Japan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/weather/www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/weather/OwaseReview the average temperatures for the time of Review the average temperatures for the time of your walk and be prepared for seasonal variability. your walk and be prepared for seasonal variability. Dressing in layers in clothes that dry easily is Dressing in layers in clothes that dry easily is recommended: avoid cotton. Sturdy, worn-in, recommended: avoid cotton. Sturdy, worn-in, walking footwear is essential. walking footwear is essential. GearThe type of gear that you will need varies with The type of gear that you will need varies with the duration and extent of your walk. The the duration and extent of your walk. The following is a general list of recommended items.following is a general list of recommended items. Day pack Day pack Rain gear (a foldable umbrella is convenient) Rain gear (a foldable umbrella is convenient) Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Collapsible walking poles Collapsible walking poles Water bottle Water bottle Camera Camera Small first aid kit, with Band-Aids, etc. Small first aid kit, with Band-Aids, etc. Small flashlight Small flashlight Maps MapsWater & Liquids It is important to carry water or liquids during your trek or walk. Natural It is important to carry water or liquids during your trek or walk. Natural water sources along the trail have not been tested. In the villages and water sources along the trail have not been tested. In the villages and settlements are small shops or vending machines where drinks can be settlements are small shops or vending machines where drinks can be purchased. Especially during the hotter season, it is important to keep purchased. Especially during the hotter season, it is important to keep well hydrated. well hydrated. HINT: HINT: Fill up your water bottles at the accommodations before Fill up your water bottles at the accommodations before departure. departure. Luggage Shuttle Let us take a load off your back! There are a few local service providers Let us take a load off your back! There are a few local service providers who offer daily luggage shuttle service, perfect for walkers on the who offer daily luggage shuttle service, perfect for walkers on the Kumano Kodo. ※Some restrictions apply. Kumano Kodo. ※Some restrictions apply. LINK LINK www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/luggage-shuttle/ www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/luggage-shuttle/ Money/ATM Carry enough Japanese yen in cash, as many facilities and service Carry enough Japanese yen in cash, as many facilities and service providers do not accept credit cards, and places to exchange money are providers do not accept credit cards, and places to exchange money are limited. If you do need to withdraw money, the ATMs at the post offices money, the ATMs at the post offices limited. If you do need to withdraw are the best option. Hours are limited especially on weekends. are the best option. Hours are limited especially on weekends. HINT: HINT: Check with your credit card company before your visit to confirm if Check with your credit card company before your visit to confirm if your credit card is OK to use for withdrawals at Japan Post Bank ATMs. your credit card is OK to use for withdrawals at Japan Post Bank ATMs. LINK LINK www.jp-bank-japanpostJp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html www.jp-bank-japanpostJp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html Electricity The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt. Electrical plugs have two, parallel flat The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt. Electrical plugs have two, parallel flat pins: Type A. pins: Type A. HINT: HINT: Bring an adapter if needed, as most accommodations do not have Bring an adapter if needed, as most accommodations do not have them.them. Sunset TimeSunrise Time454035302520151050-5-1019:3019:0018:3018:0017:3017:0016:307:307:006:306:005:305:004:3025.522.818.419.414.914.19.811.312.04.92.11.6100.7118.8253.1289.4371.8JanFebMarAprMayJunJanFebMarAprMayJanFebMarAprMayPrecipitationHighLow29.230.427.722.423.120.323.014.318.58.8405.7397.2468.2691.9395.7249.8JulAugSepOctNovDecJunJulAugSepNovJunJulAugSepOctNov70050045040035030025020015010050013.93.8106.5DecDec18:5219:1018:3018:0617:4117:307:016:436:075:274:5719:0818:4318:0417:2416:5616:53Oct6:045:425:204:594:486:556:3020DaylightDaylight times vary greatly with winter having the shortest days. It is Daylight times vary greatly with winter having the shortest days. It is always best to leave early to arrive early, and be aware when sunset is always best to leave early to arrive early, and be aware when sunset is so as not to get stuck in the dark while still on the trail. so as not to get stuck in the dark while still on the trail. NOTE: NOTE: It gets darker earlier in the valleys where most of the villages It gets darker earlier in the valleys where most of the villages are located. The best time to check-in to accommodations is are located. The best time to check-in to accommodations is 16:00~ 17:00.16:00~ 17:00.Clothing & Footwear Proper clothing and footwear are essential, especially Proper clothing and footwear are essential, especially if you are planning for a longer, multi-day trek. if you are planning for a longer, multi-day trek. Kumano Kodo Tips
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