A KUMANO KODO PACKING LIST

[@AlainStewart]

Great info. Thanks.

[@wildblackberry9164]

Thank you so much Liz - I found this video incredibly helpful in starting to plan for my own future trip - and I really enjoyed your entire Kumano Kodo series. At least I am forewarned about the elevation- there will be no excuse! Take care.

[@runawaywithliz]

Thank you for watching!! I'm so happy to hear that you found it helpful and you enjoyed the Kumano Kodo vlogs! The elevation is definitely a challenge, haha, but it's also so beautiful in the mountains! I hope you enjoy your pilgrimage!!

[@yoshirisgalla6569]

did you buy the hiking poles in DonQ in oaska or a hiking store? thx

[@runawaywithliz]

Hello! We bought our poles at Mont-Bell, near Tennoji station in Osaka.

[@yoshirisgalla6569]

@@runawaywithliz cheers for that

[@paddingtonvg]

Hi this is really helpful. Can I ask a couple of questions? 1) did you take a bear bell or bear spray? 2) do you think I need to bring a she wee? Or are there enough toilets that it's not necessary?

[@runawaywithliz]

Hello! We did not take a bear bell or bear spray. I don't believe it's really necessary on the Nakahechi trail. I've never heard of a she wee, but it looks intriguing and like it would be handy for gnarly porta potty situations! There were regular restrooms along the Nakahechi at rest stops. They are marked on the trail map if you get one before your hike at the visitor center. Only a couple times did a toilet look like it was being given back to nature.