6 Ikkoku-toge・Hirakata-toge・Kumagaya-michi
Ikkoku-toge・Hirakata-toge・Kumagaya-michi
Walking time
About 3 hours
Distance
Around 7.6km (from Kata-kyokai-mae bus stop to JR Minose Station)
sea level
113m
Route features
This route takes you from Kata to Miura in Kihoku Town, passing through 3 passes: Ikkoku-toge Pass, Hirakata-toge Pass, and Miura-toge Pass. This is an easy route that allows you to enjoy a view of Ki-no-Matsushima and other beautiful sights of the Kumano Sea. Hikers taking this route can also explore the rustic seaside towns of Furusato and Doze, and even take a soak in the onsen baths.
Route highlights

Jizo Statue
This is a charming Jizo statue with a little round head located at the foot of the Ikkoku-toge Pass.

Sabohanamichi Observatory
This gives a good view of Furusato Beach and Ki-no-Matsushima. There is also a pavilion here, which is a great spot for your lunch break.

Wakamiya Shrine
This is a quiet shrine that can be found a short distance away from Doze Beach.

Doze Beach
This provides a scenic view of the different islands floating in the horizon. Depending on the season, you may even catch a glimpse of the locals drying algae here, giving a look into what life by the coast is like.
Road trip to Kumano Kodo
距離 8km(加田教会前バス停〜JR三野瀬駅 ) 歩行時間 3時間 駐車スペース【加田教会前バス停側】○JR紀伊長島駅(バス停から徒歩50分)
【JR三野瀬駅側】○JR三野瀬駅(駅から徒歩すぐ/バス停から徒歩10分)
◆マイカーで来訪での歩きイメージ◆
Aパターン
START 紀伊長島駅に駐車
⇓ ※紀伊長島市街~魚まちを歩く 《バスも有》
加田教会方面~三野瀬方面へ歩く
⇓
【三野瀬駅】または《三浦バス停》
⇓【列車】or《バス》
【紀伊長島駅】または《長島駅前バス停》
⇓
GOAL 駐車場に戻る
Bパターン
START 三野瀬駅に駐車
⇓
【三野瀬駅】または《三浦バス停》
⇓【列車】or《バス》
【紀伊長島駅】または《加田教会バス停》
⇓ ※紀伊長島駅着の場合、紀伊長島市街~魚まちを歩く
加田教会方面~三野瀬方面へ歩く
⇓
GOAL 駐車場に戻る
Other routes on the Kumano Kodo Iseji Trail