Camino Santiago and Kumano Kodo with Ben and Jane

The "Dual Pilgrim" Connection of Camino Santiago and Kumano Kodo Because of their shared spiritual status, the Kumano Kodo and the Camino de Santiago share a unique partnership. If you complete specific stretches of both journeys, you can register at the official visitor centers to become a certified Dual Pilgrim , receiving a unique commemorative badge and a spot on their global registry. [20, 21, 22, 23, 24] [20] https://visitwakayama.jp [21] https://www.homecomfortshiking.com [22] https://worldexpeditions.com [23] https://auswalk.com.au [24] https://www.kumanoadventures.com

Walk the Camino Ltd Caroline Diaz Personal Travel Manager Walk the Camino Ltd www.walkthecamino.com caroline@walkthecamino.com Phone: 00 44 (0) 141 956-1569  Advice on booking We recommend booking bed and breakfast only as otherwise in house meals tend to get a bit repetitive, however all places do do evening meals therefore if any night you did wish to dine in house you could do so and just pay direct. All centres have what is called a Pilgrim Menu or Menu of the Day and they are excellent and very reasonably priced with great selection that is why we prefer to quote on bed and breakfast. We can provide a Guide but they work out very expensive for a couple of people, if only wanting to walk a little they would also maybe need a back up vehicle to pick them up and take them to the next place which again can be done but will add to the cost. To keep costs down they would be best taking a taxi from where you are staying that day some kms down the route and then walk the last part in ...

We arrived 27th May 2022 in Vigo, Spain and started the walk on the 29th May.  We finally departed Santiago, Spain, on the 7th June 2022. Our Route   Click on this link to view the Map in detail https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1RhVFUdE3ux9G98s5KnhE7lgk_bKFIAkY&usp=sharing Arr Nights Miles KM Place 27-May 2 0.0 0 Vigo 29-May 1 9.8 15.7 Redondela 30-May 1 12.6 20.2 Pontevedra 31-May 1 7.1 11.3 Combarro 1-Jun 1 10.9 17.5 Barrantes 2-Jun 1 9.8 15.6 Villa Nova Arousa 3-Jun 1 9.9 15.8 Boat to Pontesecures / Walk to Teo 4-Jun 1 9.3 14.8 Santiago de Compostela 5-Jun 1 0.0 0 Santiago de Compostela 6-Jun 1 0.0 0 Santiago de Compostela Total 11 69.3 110.9 Logistics Support Our luggage was transported by Walk the Camino Ltd  www.walkthecamino.com  who also provided - 10 nights in rooms with en suite facilities - Breakfasts included - One piece of luggage per person transferred along the Camino - Pilgrim Boat Trip - Camino Travel Pack - 24/7 support from our bili...

  Four misconceptions about training for the Kumano Kodo Even for relatively experienced hikers (e.g. hikers who have completed the Camino Santiago), the Kumano Kodo poses particular challenges that need training for. Myth #1 You can train in the gym Most of the trail is either steep uphill or steep downhill. It isn't just steep slopes, it consists of stone steps, wooden steps, or rocks, which are twice as tall (at least) than modern stairs. The steepest incline on a gym treadmill is not equivalent to these steep steps; better to train walking up and down stairs two at a time.  You also need to train on different terrains, to get used to slippery moss-covered stones, slippery gravel, walking on rocks, walking on mud, etc. Myth #2 You don't need sticks You must train with sticks. Most of the trail is steep uphill or steep downhill on stone or wooden steps , rocks, or forest trail, sometimes with a steep drop at the side, and you need sticks to stabilize yourself. Often for safe...

 We walked the Camino Santiago, Portugese route, Spiritual Variant, from Vigo to Santiago Day 1 Vigo up 400m and down again to Redondela Day 2 Redondela to Pontevedra (1st 8km up to the river) on the Camino Santiago Day 3 Churches of Pontevedra to seaside town Combarro Day 4 from seaside Combarro, hilltop lookout, down to the Monastery, along the river to Barrantes Day 5 Barrantes by Route of Vines & Rivers, across towns, Capela San Miguel, to coastal Villanova Day 6 boat to Pontesecures, inland to Rua Francos Day 7 the Road to Santiago is a Camino in itself Day 7 arrival at the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela

5 Days on the Kumano Kodo These are short video clips of our walks and other travels over five days.  For more detailed directions and information, refer to the navigation menu above, or this list of pages. Kumano Kodo Day 1  - The intense start. We show you the terrain and the markers to watch out for. Kumano Kodo Day 2  - The guidebook calls it an easier day. Are they correct? See for yourself. Kumano Kodo Day 3 -The most intense day. We show you the steep parts to watch out for. Kumano Kodo Day 4 - The most relaxed day. We show you the sights that you can enjoy if you opt to take the bus(es) from one town to another. Kumano Kodo Day 5 - The final day. Having (almost) recovered from the strains of Day 3, we show how we tackled a final set of climbs to reach Nachi Taisha. Day 1 Takijiri to Takahara (steep uphill 371m)   Day 2 Takahara to Chikatsuya (steep uphill to 600m) Day 3 Chikatsuya to Hongu (9 hours / 22 km)  Day 4 Yunomine to Hongu to Koguchi Day 3 h...