[Family Travel] Mothers can relax at the inn, while fathers go hiking with their children! A 2-day/1-night plan where the whole family can enjoy the Kumano Kodo to the fullest.

When visiting the Kumano Kodo with the family, there are cases where the father and children want to hike in the mountains, but the mother wants to relax. We introduce the best model courses for such people!
Whether you are a mother who wants to rest and heal from daily fatigue in the great outdoors, or a father who wants to actively enjoy the outdoors, both wishes will be fulfilled♪

14:30 Father and son trek from Takijiri-Oji, mother drives to the inn.

After leaving home by car, we head for Takijiri Oji (859 Kurisugawa, Nakaheji-cho, Tanabe City), which is believed to be the beginning of the Kumano Sanzan sacred area. Father and son trekking along the Kumano Kodo get out of the car here, while mother drives ahead to SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA.

Takijiri Oji is one of the most important and highly ranked of the Kumano 99 Oji, shrines dedicated to Kumano deities scattered along the Kumano Kodo, and is one of the five highest-ranking Oji.

The Kumano Kodo Museum, with its distinctive dodecagonal roof, displays materials related to the Kumano Kodo and provides tourist information. Takijiri Teahouse serves hamburgers made with local pickles, so it’s a good place to fill up before trekking.

15:00　Arrival of mothers at SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA.

One step ahead, mothers arrive at the inn. Local soft drinks, coffee and snacks are available as an all-inclusive package, so you can take a breather… Coffee in the great outdoors is a superb cup of coffee.
Netflix and YouTube are available on the in-house TV, so you can relax while watching a film you’ve been wanting to see!

16:00　Panoramic views of the majestic mountains of Kumano

A five-minute walk from the inn takes you to the Plateau Foggy Village Rest Area, which has a great view. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful mountain ranges and terraced rice fields. Relax, read or listen to music while watching the beautiful scenery.

16:30 Father and son arrive at SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA.

Father and son arrive at the inn after a 4 km walk from Takijiri Oji, well rested after a 2-hour trek.

18：00 Relax in the hot springs at Kirino-sato Takahara.

RETREAT TAKAHARA, a 10-minute walk from SEN.RETREAT TAKAHARA, relax in the day spa at ‘Kiri-no-Sato Takahara’! The view of the plateau from the hot spring is fantastic♪ Relax your body after a hard day’s walk.

The hot springs at Kirinosato Takahara are from Watarase Onsen in Hongu Hot Spring Village. The water is heated by firewood made from local thinnings, making the water round and pleasant to the skin!
It is recommended to call in advance to confirm whether you can enter the day-trip hot spring baths, as it depends on how crowded the ‘Kirino-sato Takahara’ is.

▷Kiri-no-Sato Takahara

Telephone number: 0739-64-1900

Address: 826 Takahara, Nakaheji-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 646-1416

Please call in advance to check availability when using the day spa.

19:00 Barbecue on the terrace!

In the evening, enjoy a BBQ on the terrace, with local vegetables, meat and seafood to your heart’s content.

20:00 Family gatherings around the fire

Gather around the fire and warm your body and soul. Look up overhead and you’ll see a star-filled sky.

We also recommend playing indoor piling stones. Competing to see who can pile them up the highest is sure to be a lot of fun!

Day 2.　

If you get up early, you may be able to see a sea of clouds… A sea of clouds tends to appear when there is a big difference in temperature between day and night, and a sunny day after a day of rain is a good time to aim for a sea of clouds!

8:00　Breakfast in an open space

A lovely day starts with a hot cup of coffee tea. Breakfast is served with bread, jam and cheese made from locally produced mandarins and other fruit.

10:00　After check-out, visit Plateau Kumano Shrine.

Walk for 5 minutes to Takahara Kumano Shrine. This is a historic place, believed to be the oldest shrine on the Kumano Kodo. The large camphor tree in the precincts is so powerful that you can’t help but look up!