HIKING | The KUMANO KODO Trail, Japan

Join Danya and I as we walk the ancient Kumano Kodo trail through the mountainous Kii Peninsula. For over 1000 years people have traversed this sacred network of trails to the three grand shrines of Kumano. This area is one of two pilgrimage routes in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This pilgrimage has several different routes, we complete our journey along the most travelled, the Nakahechi route.
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Music used (in order of appearance):
Flares - Roary
Fire Stone - Voyageur
Spectra feat. Lost Terra - Roary
All This Time - Zachary David
Floodlight - Traveler
With Love - Analog Heart

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you all for watching! If you enjoyed the video, considering subscribing for more outdoor adventures :) If you'd like more information on the trail logistics and how to book/plan your Kumano Kodo hike; we recently completed a video going through all this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWfdoaChpaxkiLc We have recently partnered with Japan Rail Pass and you can now get your JR Passes here! There is no additional cost to you and it helps support the channel :) Regional Passes - click.jrpass.com/SH66 National JR Pass - click.jrpass.com/SH67 If you are planning on travelling to Japan and have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! You can respond here, or email us directly on [e-mail]

[@tchoopiepouet]

hello i really love your video. at what time precisely did you get there?

[@ChrisandDanya]

@tchoopiepouet at the start of the trail? Can't remember exactly, but I think we caught a bus between 6 and 7 AM. I believe it was the first available bus

[@coconutpanda]

I just watched the whole Japan playlist - loved it! Nice editing! I walked Daimonzaka, small portion of the Kumano Kodo, in January 2020. I have visited Japan many times in Autumn season when the leaves are changing. It's spectacular.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for watching the entire playlist, that is amazing! We really appreciate the support. We had visited Japan during the winter a few years ago and said we'd love to visit in Autumn when the leaves are changing. So happy we got the chance to do it, it didnt disappoint!

[@geometricsprocket]

Great coverage with beautiful light!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you very much! Hope to return one day

[@NelvinCagas]

Wonderful video..nice hiking..I love hiking , I love Japan..thanks for sharing

[@ChrisandDanya]

We love Japan as well and can't wait to get back. Thank you for watching and thank you for the support!

[@NelvinCagas]

@@ChrisandDanya your welcome..keep safe

[@miasun3530]

So beautiful！Hope one day I will be there！

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching! It is a beautiful and very unique hike, we highly recommend!

[@pmstorm]

Incredible video! So many images that were absolutely breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing

[@PampursE]

Wow with 18:37 I love Kumano Kodo trekking so much and I wish I would finish full course like you

[@ChrisandDanya]

We still need to return and visit the third shrine near Shingu! We love the Kumano Kodo so much as well. We'd like to return one day and do the Kohechi route from Mt Koyasan to Hongu Taisha

[@PampursE]

@@ChrisandDanya Sound excited! Koyasan is my bucket list too. Wish the wind blow covid-19 away so fast!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hopefully international travel will resume this year! I had done a solo hike up Koyasan during the same Japan trip, but I accidentally deleted all the footage when I got home 😞

[@Daniel-mt3lp]

Great video, thank you!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching! 🙏❤️

[@christianbjerknes]

Wow, really good work on this! Stunning. I visited Kumano Nachi Taisha before, but didn`t have time to walk the trail. Nice to be able to follow you guys. Great work!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for the support! Nachi Taisha Shrine is breathtaking. We wish we got the chance to visit the third shrine near Shingu, but we didn't have enough time unfortunately. Just another excuse to go back and visit in the future! We hope you get the opportunity to walk one of the routes someday!

[@christianbjerknes]

@@ChrisandDanya This kind of videos is the best thing I can find on KZbin. Very grateful for the work put into it. Especially with the restrictions on travel now. You have some really great shots here, and my advice would be to tease them in the beginning; especially the ones at 18:20 onwards. I like long videos, but for most 23 minutes is a really long time. Tease the best parts first, even though you want to do it chronologically.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Completely agree with your advice! We're still working on how we want to format and structure our videos; we have definitely thought about putting some highlights at the beginning to try and increase viewer retention. I know the length of our videos are a bit long, we're still working on shortening them. Thank you again for your very kind words, thoughtful advice and continued support for our channel!

[@occultrekking]

Thank you for the fun video! I also trekked Nakahechi． Kumano Kodo is like an adventure🔥🔥

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for watching! We're hoping to return one day and hike the other routes of Kumano ❤️

[@maciekhike]

Woow looks like an amazing hike 😍 I’ve got to plan a hiking trip to japan if it’s this beautiful 🤘🏔🤘

[@ChrisandDanya]

Japan is such a great country for hiking, can't recommend it enough! We're planning our third visit for 2023 🇯🇵⛰️🙏❤️

[@SinaSofie]

Thank you so much for sharing this trip with us! Currently, I am putting a list together of what trails I want to go to...specially to get to know the Japanese history better and to be closer to nature and the culture. I subscribed to your channel and in case we see us somewhere in Japan, let's meet for a collab! Would be amazing. Really nice footage and funny moments. Thanks again! :D ♥ Enjoy the weekend!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the support! We'd recommend checking out the Nakasendo Trail in the Kiso Valley and the hiking trails around Nikko as well. There are a lot of places we'd love to explore in Japan, but not sure when we'll make it back unfortunately

[@とわ-g8c]

Have you ever been to Yakushima? If you've never been there, please try it once. By the way, Princess Mononoke was inspired by the nature of Yakushima.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Never been there and never even heard of it! Just looked it up and it looks stunning ❤️ Our next visit to Japan will be during Spring and we'll definitely add this location

[@とわ-g8c]

@@ChrisandDanya By the way, it is designated as a World Heritage Site in Japan. You can see trees that are thousands of years old. Please do try and go there sometime too.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Have added it to the list 😊. We'd also like to visit Okinawa when we're there

[@jerodshaw9509]

I liked the video and watching the journey, but the generic music was really grating.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for the honest feedback 🙏 Definitely agree with you about the music! If we re-did the video, we'd change the music and cut it down quite a bit

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

I can’t believe this doesn’t have more likes. Even if backpacking through Japan is not your thing, I would think all those viewers would appreciate the shots you got, of the beautiful spaces you walked through, and the ancient symbology shown. I would love to hit some of the forests of Japan one day, and see some old Shinto shrines... Reminders that possibly, the great spirit, or spirits of this world, are not separate from us in the heavens, but all around us in the natural world. Wonderful video! Super well done.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Subbing. #379:-) I personally like the style of vlogging where you let the signs and spaces do most of the commentary and just focus on the beautiful quiet spaces. I am working to get my vlogs to this level of quality! Always nice to stumble upon a bit of inspiration for that endeavor. :-)

[@ChrisandDanya]

🤗 Thanks for your kind words and support! It was an amazing trail and you do get a real sense of inner calm while hiking. There is also good signage and information along the way that help tell the story and history of the trail

[@HeavyMachineryCH]

I'm Japanese. We Japanese can't shoot and edit such a great vid like this. Thank you. The scenes of shines in the forest are amazing!! 18:40 Well, it's like Shishigami(God of mountains) in the movie "Princess of Mononoke".

[@ChrisandDanya]

Of course you can! It just takes a bit of practice and patience 😊 Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙏 We absolutely love Princess Mononoke! We hope to return to Japan one day and hike other routes of the Kumano Kodo

[@doublearcenciel1793]

私も18:15辺りからの映像が素晴らしく、感動しました! まさに私も言いたかった事を伝えて下さってありがとうございます😊✨ もう熊野古道の公式動画にして欲しいくらい、お二人も品が良く、たくさんの方に見て欲しいですね！

[@HeavyMachineryCH]

@@doublearcenciel1793 ですよね〜。こういう素敵な方々には是非また日本に来て動画をアップして欲しいですね！歓迎したいです。

[@ChrisandDanya]

早く日本に帰りたいです！ 日本は世界で私たちのお気に入りの場所です

[@pmstorm]

Really amazing video! So many images that are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanka for watching Paul and thanks for your kind words! 🙏 We're hoping to get back to Japan in 2023 and hike a different track of the Kumano Kodo. Next video should be even better!

[@富永美恵子]

美しい‼️ため息が出る美しさと静けさと清さ、あなた達の目を通して見る日本は、深い感動と魅力で満ちています💝地上最後のパラダイスですね‼️ただ景色が素晴らしいのではなく、そこに宿る精神、そこに住む人々の精神が反映されているからですね😊それは愛です💝 聖書のコリント第一１３章２節 全ての能力、全ての知識、全ての理解、全ての信仰を持っていても、愛がなければ無価値です。

[@harryvanrooyen7703]

Another great clip. Love your work! Love the music but would love to know who it is?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for the support Harry! All the music can be found on Musicbed.com. I've listed the tracks in the order they appear in the video: - Flares by Roary - Fire Stone by Voyageur - Spectra feat. Lost Terra by Roary - All This Time by Zachary David - Floodlight by Traveler - With Love by Analog Heart

[@harryvanrooyen7703]

@@ChrisandDanya Thank you so much for getting back to me! I think I have watched all your clips now, so you may have to do some more hikes! Very much enjoyed all. Keep up the great work you 2...Harry

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you so much for the continued support Harry, it really means a lot to us. We're currently trying to release a new video every fortnight on a Wednesday or Thursday. Stay tuned!

[@plusrien12]

I would do this route once covid ends, so pretty

[@ChrisandDanya]

The stillness and beauty of this trail would be a great way to balance out after such crazy times. Stay safe

[@allanlee1489]

This trail is one of the hardest and longest in Japan.

[@elmalanmalan2175]

Now is the perfect time

[@MissTitaC]

love this! if i may ask, how long did you hike koguchi-nachiran route? for occasional hikers, will it take 7 hrs? Thanks for the awesome video!

[@ChrisandDanya]

I think 7 hours should be fine! I can't remember how long it took us exactly, but it's basically a relatively steep climb up with lots of stairs and then downhill to Nachi Taisha shrine

[@yogiatal0810]

What camera did you use for this video. Amazing quality.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you 🙏. We used the Panasonic G9 to film most of the footage

[@rachelinness5072]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video :) I would have done the Kumano Kudo solo trek in April 2020, but.....now looking forward to exploring all of its treasures and peacefulness in April 2021. Again thank you :)

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching Rachel, we are glad to be able to share some of the tranquility of the trail right now. I'm sure your hike next year will be well worth the wait 😊 Stay safe!

[@thedavor]

You guys make such high quality videos. Can't belive you don't have more subscribers.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you, that really means a lot. We're trying! haha

[@jehanphoto]

❤️. I made this pilgrimage after finish Shikoku 88 sacred temples in 2014. Sooooo nice, relax, mediative place for 5 days walks, Your vidéo show us the reality of this path and pleasant atmosphere. I hope people could be inspired by this video. 🙏🏻.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our main goal with these videos is to give people a real sense of what it's like to walk the trail and hopefully inspire them to give it a go one day. It means a lot for you to say this 🙏 We hope to explore more trails like this throughout Japan in the future !

[@michaelwall1721]

Everyone in Japan should go either for 5 days or 5 minutes. It’s crazy how I went 30 years never hearing about this.

[@ChrisandDanya]

@michaelwall1721 maybe 5 months 😂

[@nathalielaforge1966]

I made Nakahechi and Koechi trails in may 2019 and a part of my soul is still there. Thank you so much for your amazing and beautiful video which connected me to special memories.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Danya and I first visited Japan in 2016 and when we were at the top of Mt Koyasan, we saw a beautiful looking trail heading off into the forest. We later learned this was the Koechi route of the Kumano Kodo trail and we are still dreaming of doing it one day. How did you find the Koechi route compared to the Nakahechi route? I imagine it would feel more remote and adventurous ❤️ Thank you for your kind words and we are so happy it has allowed you to relive your experience 🙏

[@nathalielaforge1966]

@@ChrisandDanya this route is recommanded only for experimented walkers...actually to me it was not harder than Nakaechi ! And it was my first trek trip 😅 So to me Nakaechi was already hard (we did not take any bus so 5 days walks was already a challenge to me). Koechi is more wild, we did not meet any tourist on the route (only japanese people) and we were often alone on the trek so it is incredibly quiet. We were so chocked to see lot of people when we arrived at Koyasan ! 🤣 But I definitly prefered Nakaechi route. I felt the atmosphere more sacred, the forest more green and humid ...🙏

[@judemtibay]

This is perhaps the best video I've seen of the Kumano Kodo - it really gives a great overview of the trail from beginning to end. My sisters and I are planning to do the hike this November (2024), so I've been watching tons of videos to prepare. May I ask which weeks of the year did you go? I'm trying to gauge what clothes to pack. Resources online indicate temperatures ranging between low 50s to upper 60s. In Coloroado where I live, temps in the 60s warrant a t-shirt and shorts. I'm guessing from some of the red/yellow leaves in your videos, you went in the autumn - but I noticed your down vests, pants, wool long-sleeves and beanies. That gives me the impression it was quite brisk! Thanks in advance for any tips on attire and temps!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hello! We hiked this in mid November back in 2019 I believe. It was cool, but not cold. We came from Australia so we probably felt the cold quite a bit more. We got pretty warm on some of the climbs. I think light pants or shorts will be fine. Always carry a fleece and some sort of warm jacket/rain jacket and you should be fine

[@brianchar-bow3273]

Even as time goes by and the surface of a town changes, nothing changes in the underlying foundation of the unique Japanese culture. The common root of the creation of originality in Japanese culture is the uniqueness of its geopolitical location and the influence of its natural environment. Even if they import culture and knowledge from abroad, they are not dominated by it, and after a certain period of time, they select the content, integrate it with their own culture, improve it, and eventually create a new style because of the influence of their unique natural environment. Japan's original country name "NIPPON”(Japan) means "the land under the sun" , but another name is "YAMATO(WA)” , meaning “Peacefully Harmony among People and Nature”.　So Japan's name means “the Land under the Sun” and” the Land of "Great Harmony of People and Nature,” The history of Japan is very old, about 2,000 years since the Emperor's reign, but humans began to live in villages and communities in this island nation about 14,000 years ago, during “the JOMON pottery” culture.　(That's 30,000 years ago, if you count the Neolithic period.) Surrounded on all sides by the sea and geographically isolated from the Eurasian continent in the Pacific Ocean, this island nation has a warm and humid climate, and because it is a volcanic island, it is blessed with abundant underground clear water resources, diverse vegetation, and fishery resources. For this reason, people have lived here for tens of thousands of years, enjoying the abundant nature and living in peace with nature. Since ancient times, the people of this land have respected human harmony and have lived in peace by working together as a group. However, while the natural environment of this island nation is rich, it is also harsh and has both light and dark sides. They have shared and enjoyed the blessings of nature by pooling their wisdom and collectively overcoming numerous severe and harsh natural disasters, such as frequent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami, summer typhoons, and heavy snowfall in winter. This is because this island nation has a harsh natural environment that cannot be overcome by a single person. Individual power is too weak to face the onslaught of nature, which can destroy the wealth we have built overnight. Therefore, many people should suppress their egos, dislike confrontation, and work together to create a livable environment and maintain cleanliness, and then work together to prevent disasters before they occur and to restore the environment after they have occurred. This is the most wise, efficient, and rational way to maintain peace and harmony in each other's lives, rather than to create more chaos by insisting on each other's selfishness. And this thinkings have given rise to Japan's unique teachings, culture, and behavior. The ancient name of Japan, "YAMATO" or "WA" (peaceful harmony between people and nature), represents the wishes and reality of the people who have been trying to survive in the rich and harsh natural environment unique to island countries, which is different from the dry and stable land of the Eurasian continent. And it is in this ancient Japanese country name "WA YAMATO" that the essence of Japanese culture, the origin and secret of its unique culture, which is very different from the cultures of other Asian countries on the continent, is hidden.

[@ChrisandDanya]

The most fascinating and beautiful country we've ever had the pleasure of visiting 😊

[@mikeissa9853]

Hi guys...great video......I’m planning to do the same in April.....can you tell what camera you were using and what mode setting for the slow mo shots please

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hey Mike, we use a Panasonic G9 body with Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 lens. For any super wide shots, we use the Laowa 7.5mm lens (usually the talking and following shots). The Panasonic G9 can shoot 4K 60 fps, which is how the majority of the slow motion shots were done. If you recorded something in 30/24 fps but you want to slow it down, you can slow it down by ~50% in Premiere Pro by rendering the clip in Optical Flow mode Hope you have a wonderful time on the trail! We hope to go back sometime and do the other routes

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

The forest itself is lovely but I have a question. Where is the wildlife, birds, squirrels, deer, etc. etc. I am not hearing or seeing any creatures..?

[@ChrisandDanya]

There was definitely bird life; I don't think you can hear it because my microphone wasn't very good at the time. I can't remember how much wildlife there was though, I don't think there was any deer

[@ณพวรรธน์เตชะอาภรณ์กุล]

Thanks for uploading.. was wondering what time of the year this took place.. also if i were to go in Nov, would it be too freezing to go?

[@ChrisandDanya]

We went in mid November and it was great! Every year can be different, but we really enjoyed our time then

[@michaelwall1721]

Empty nester vacation. Or a good planned trip for anniversaries or something.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Great for any occasion!

[@nombernad1520]

Beautiful content. What month did you go?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hiked the trail in the middle of November

[@mangajin70]

Beautifully shot videos. I am researching on walking tours in Japan and Kumano Kodo came up in the search which lead me to your video. Thank you for sharing your trip. From your video, it looks like the trail is very well maintained. Would you have any concerns for someone who is thinking of doing this hike alone? Also, what was the toilet situation along the trail?

[@ChrisandDanya]

The trail is very well maintained and I would have no hesitation at all to walk it alone. If I was travelling anywhere alone, Japan is the country I would feel most safe 😊 I can't remember the toilet situation on the trail to be honest. You go through towns semi frequently and there are lots of shrines you pass, there must be public toilets frequently, I just can't really remember 😅

[@mangajin70]

@@ChrisandDanya Thank you for the information.

[@ChrisandDanya]

@@mangajin70 No worries, let us know if you have any other questions!

[@tantiansin6541]

Your video is great and your background music enhanced the entire mood. May I know what background music you used.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you! ❤️🙏 Music is such an important piece in all of our videos. Music used (in order of appearance): Flares - Roary Fire Stone - Voyageur Spectra feat. Lost Terra - Roary All This Time - Zachary David Floodlight - Traveler With Love - Analog Heart

[@foodzillaXL]

What month/day did you start the hike?

[@ChrisandDanya]

We hiked the trail over 3 days in mid-end of November

[@QuyenTran-wj7fm]

Wonderful video, this has been on my list for a very long time XD

[@ChrisandDanya]

We hope you get the chance to do it some day! Would love to go back and do one of the other Kumano Kodo routes

[@bakerstreet101]

Thank you for making this! Speaking as someone who has hiked this same Nakahechi route in early December a few years ago, you did a really amazing job of capturing the feeling of being on the trail with the green moss, mist and autumn colors, discovering the tiny town of Chikatsuyu. Lucky you had two on your journey. I did it alone, with a bigger backpack :P. This deserves 1M views! And your video-making skills really advanced since 2017. What kind of camera did you use?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you so much for your kind words JA YE! ❤️ We use a Panasonic G9 as our main camera and a GoPro 7 as a secondary camera. Definitely have improved since 2017, but still feel we have so much to learn and room to grow. Still feel we make rookie mistakes all the time and can produce much better videos. I just hope we're improving after each video!

[@WayNorthDrones]

Nice looking video, looks like a great area to visit, hike and explore. Hopefully soon we will be able to travel once again to see the sites. Thank you for sharing

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for watching! We're hoping the borders open soon as we have plans to move to NZ 🏞️

[@michaelwall1721]

I’d go to Japan to do this someday.

[@ChrisandDanya]

We want to go back and do it again!

[@kensolo869]

Last time, I was very impressed when I saw an image of an introduction to hiking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand. Continuing on, I was very pleased to be introduced to the Kumano Kodo Trail in my country. Unfortunately, I have never been to the Kumano Kodo Trail. I would like to visit this place by all means with this introductory image as an opportunity. Thank you so much for the wonderful images🥰🤚!! ️

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for the continued support Ken! 😊🙏❤️ We have another video that goes through planning and booking the Kumano Kodo if you ever get the chance to do it 😊

[@Grumbledookvid]

What camera did you film this on

[@ChrisandDanya]

Panasonic G9

[@marcesskutschler1127]

Thank you very much for your impressions. This will help me with my trip to Japan for the cherry blossom. Many warm greetings from Germany

[@ChrisandDanya]

You'll have such a wonderful time in Japan! The next time we visit will be during the cherry blossom season as well. We can't wait for that day!

[@tinadawson238]

Thanks for sharing. It looks fabulous. May I ask what time of the year you did this. Thanks.

[@ChrisandDanya]

We hiked the trail near the end of November; it's an amazing experience and we cant recommend it enough!

[@jambob169]

18:36 Tomb Raider vibes. What a powerful image!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Love me some Tomb Raider! It was so incredibly beautiful. We haven't seen anything like it since. Thank you for watching ❤️🙏

[@ibcybermon]

Wonderful footage and great editing. Thanks for sharing. I am considering do this route in the fall of 2022. Hope travel is permitted at this time.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks Brad! Autumn is such a wonderful time in Japan; we think it is the best time to visit Hope you get the chance to visit this year! We're hoping to go to Japan for a few months in 2023

[@GaryTischer]

If its worth putting up once, its worth putting up twice - favourite section around 18:30 :)

[@ChrisandDanya]

Always appreciate the support Gary! Hope you are doing well

[@JedHenry]

Such a relaxing, beautiful video. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey with us!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching, we are glad to have you share in it! It was such an amazingly serene hike so it's good to hear that comes across ✌

[@princeT-369]

what month did u go

[@ChrisandDanya]

We hiked it in mid November

[@kyli8742]

hi @ChrisandDanya, i plan to do this trek but there is a lot of test like when you have to pass into a mountain like in your video ?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Not too much incline throughout the trail. I'd recommend taking a look at the maps which will give you an idea of the terrain

[@kyli8742]

And which itinérary you does ?

[@ChrisandDanya]

@kyli8742 we did a custom itinerary and mixed a few together. We have another video about the logistics for planning/booking the Kumano Kodo that you might find helpful

[@pariskat4769]

What month was this?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Mid November

[@stephanethierry3067]

Very beautiful footage Chris and Danya! I am planning to walk for 6 months across Japan in 2023 and this is definitely on my list, especially after watching your video!!! Thanks also for the logistics video. May I ask what equipment you use for such a beautiful video?

[@ChrisandDanya]

So excited for you! We would love to spend 6 months travelling across Japan one day; for now we'll just have to dream about it The camera we use is a Panasonic G9 with a Laowa 7.5mm f2 ultra wide angle lens (I'd recommend the 10mm that just came out) + a Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 lens. We also have a GoPro Hero 7 and a DJI Mavic Air for drone shots

[@stephanethierry3067]

Thank you for the information!!

[@ChrisandDanya]

No worries! Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask

[@imogengraceleyshon]

Hey guys, hiw easy was it to get there please? Do you set off from Osaka and get the JR train close by? I want to go but it seems confusing to me how to get there haha

[@ChrisandDanya]

We caught a highway bus from Kyoto to Tanabe and spent the night there. In the morning we caught a local bus to Takijiri and started the trail. We actually just released a video today on planning/booking the Kumano Kodo if you want to check it out; it should have most of the information you need: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWfdoaChpaxkiLc

[@Northwest360]

Awesome video! I did the Camino De Santiago years ago, and I’ve been missing great hikes. This one looks beautiful. Great job capturing that beautiful light through the trees!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you 🙏 We would love to do the Camino De Santiago in the future! We actually watched The Way very recently :)

[@makotoito18]

The town "Nachikatsuura" in Kumano is my grandmother's hometown. A place that even Japanese people can't go to. Kumano is a place you can't go without being called by Kumano. The land that is protected by the wind of the Pacific Ocean and breathes continues to Kumano Nada (land shelf). And Kumano is the forefront of the heartbeat of the earth. Thanks for the great video.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@schumdav]

Awesome shots with the light around 18:40, well done. Cheers.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Best part of the video and our hike! Was absolutely stunning in person

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@ChrisandDanya]

You wont be disappointed!

[@jasonoh6466]

On my list: 1. Kumado kodo 2. Shikoku 88 Temples 3. Cycling from southern to northern most tip of japan 4. City pop vinyl collection

[@ChrisandDanya]

All sounds amazing! Danya and I have always wanted to get into Cycle Touring. We were planning to do Vietnam a few years back, but life got in the way. Cycling Japan through Autumn or Spring would be magical

[@jasonoh6466]

@@ChrisandDanya Sounds like we share common interests in adventures and life! I like what you guys are doing, hopefully the Vietnam trip can be realized! And when the time is right, I will set off to an epic journey in japan. Cheers guys.

[@acatinny]

How long did it take to retrieve the camera？ I really appreciate the hard work that you put in this beautiful video. Thanks, this is gorgeous!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Only takes a couple minutes to get the camera and it's usually worth it. Only a pain when we stuff up the shot and have to repeat 😂 thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@DeniseWakeman]

I love this! What month were you traveling in? I'll be doing that trail in November.

[@ChrisandDanya]

We did this around the 20th of November I believe!

[@streetcat3411]

The place of name 熊野古道（kuma-no-ko-do） meanrs the old path of bears… So be careful of bears…

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for providing that information!

[@MollyRose-y1h]

Beautiful footage of the Kumano Kodo. My friend and I have just completed ten days on the KK and loved every step. Your video relived every step for me….with much, much better photography😆. Loved the drone clips❤️

[@ChrisandDanya]

10 days wow! Did you start from Mount Koyasan? We've always wanted to do that route! We'll have to do it the next time we visit

[@stanleychek2828]

Such as beautifully shot video. Thank you for showing us how mesmerizing Kumano Kodo is.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for the support Stanley! Have you had a chance to do the trail?

[@stanleychek2828]

@@ChrisandDanya No, I have not. Thinking of doing it perhaps next year and hence started looking at videos of people who have done it. Well done!

[@ChrisandDanya]

@@stanleychek2828 Sorry Stanley, we must have missed your reply! Dont hesitate to ask us any questions. We're considering making a "How to Hike the Kumano Kodo" type video in the future, as there seems to be a lot of interest

[@epesampaga9894]

Nice my friend watching frome manila your friend new on youtube channel

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you Epe! 🙏

[@higashioosaka]

Amazing adventure!!!!

[@ChrisandDanya]

It was! Can't wait to visit Japan again and explore more of your beautiful country 🙏

[@seed-ue7sv]

หวังไว้ว่าสักวัน.... จะออกไปชื่นชมธรรมชาติและผู้คนกับภรรยา เหมือนที่คุณทำ....

[@ChrisandDanya]

เราหวังว่าคุณจะทำเช่นกัน! ประเทศไทยเป็นประเทศที่สวยงามมาก เขาสกเป็นสถานที่โปรดของเราเมื่อเราไปเยือนในปี 2559

[@qoeenamna1757]

اول مره عربي يعلق😛😛😛😛

[@izzyduzit5562]

Do you have an Instagram? I want to call to discuss planning the trip

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hey Izzy, we do have an instagram @chrisanddanya, we don't post on it that often though. If you're interested in doing the Kumano Kodo, we have a video on booking, planning and trail logistics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWfdoaChpaxkiLc

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

great sharing

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you

[@mistressbing]

As someone that doesn't really hike, I really want to attempt this trail. Any recs for footwear with ankle support?

[@ChrisandDanya]

This is a very well maintained trail which you could probably walk in a nice pair of runners. However, for extra protection I would recommend the Keen Targhee III Mid for a budget option, or possibly the Merrell Moab 2 Mid WP, or Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX

[@barbell6142]

Already 3 min i to the video and this cave passage made me nauseous. Is there a way around or do u have to crawl through it?

[@ChrisandDanya]

You can just walk past it. I believe it was something pilgrims use to do before starting as it would "cleanse them of their sins"

[@meilinlee9745]

Is it good time to hike in mid March 2023?

[@ChrisandDanya]

I think that'd be a great time to hike the trail!

[@meilinlee9745]

@@ChrisandDanya great! Thanks.

[@eyalf1245]

i really liked your video and the infromation video!!!!! i wanted to know how much time it took you to do the trail?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks Eyal 🙏❤️ It took us 3 days to do the trail, but you can extend or shorten as you like

[@gako4541]

綺麗です、感動感謝❤

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@X_explorer]

Good channel!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for checking us out!

[@Fc3s808]

The beginning looks like the bus stop to Arashiyama?

[@ChrisandDanya]

That was the bus stop at Kii-Tanabe, heading to the start of the Kumano Kodo in Takijiri

[@JuanLopez-tp7hj]

I loved this hike it took me there

[@ChrisandDanya]

It's such a fantastic hike ❤️ We would love to go back and do the other routes

[@weightlosshelp7827]

Hello, very nice video! Look forward to trying it out some day. Would be nice if you could include the trail information such as distance, difficulty and time taken. Thanks!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hope you get the chance to do the trail someday! We're planning on making an informative video on how to plan/book the Kumano Kodo Trail, because there is so many different ways to do it and it can get a bit confusing. Our hike was over 3 days and the difficulty is really just medium. Just some steep climbs/descents with lots of stairs, other than that the trail itself is easy and very well maintained. I cant remember the exact times and distances we hiked each day, but we will figure that all out for the video.

[@weightlosshelp7827]

Chris and Danya thanks!

[@UngernVon]

Thank you for making it possible to enjoy a trip in Kumano kodo with you.

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you for coming along with us! 😄

[@izzyduzit5562]

Ayy this is super sick

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you 🙏

[@maxgo111]

Did you guys skip the third day of the trail?

[@ChrisandDanya]

We had three days on the trail, but we didn't have enough time time to visit the third shrine; we would have needed one more day

[@kerrileemackenzie911]

Great videos. What time of the year did you do this hike?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching. We hiked the trail mid November, mainly because we also went to Nikko and Fuji Five Lakes to see the fall colours. We found the weather was great for the hike. Bit of a chill in the morning but you warm up on the trail. Not too many deciduous trees around this area but the few pockets of colour we did see were lovely. It sounds like it would also be great in spring. Definitely a fantastic trail!

[@matt15068]

What was the music used in the video?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Apologies for the delay in responding! Music used (in order of appearance): Flares - Roary Fire Stone - Voyageur Spectra feat. Lost Terra - Roary All This Time - Zachary David Floodlight - Traveler With Love - Analog Heart

[@ktao7624]

reborn!

[@jacklim3585]

Hey Chris and Danya. Thanks so much for the video and it is so inspiring. It is very detailed and will help me on my hike in August. Cheers

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching and have a wonderful time!

[@theredgingham9934]

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. Are the bamboo trekking poles rentable, or are they free to borrow?

[@ChrisandDanya]

Yep! You can pick one up at one end and drop it off at the end

[@theredgingham9934]

Thank you!♥️

[@theredgingham9934]

@@ChrisandDanya I just came back from Japan. I hiked the Kumano Kodo. 🙂

[@ChrisandDanya]

That's so great to hear! Did you have a great time?

[@theredgingham9934]

@@ChrisandDanya Yes, what an experience! 😊

[@sceneryfoodjapan]

nice video and hiking😊

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thank you 🙏 Can't wait to go back!

[@WarriorTan-rd5cx]

Thank you. Fanastic video !!!

[@ChrisandDanya]

Thanks for watching!

[@MantasDoesVideos]

I wish i could go there but im broke asf cuz im still begging my mom for a credit card so i can earn money 💀

[@ChrisandDanya]

How does getting a credit card allow you to earn money?

[@MantasDoesVideos]

@@ChrisandDanya I mean there's a lot of ways how to make money on the internet for example I already own a pretty big Roblox game but I need a credit card to dev ex

[@ChrisandDanya]

Hope you get what you're looking for!

[@MantasDoesVideos]

@@ChrisandDanya and I hope your channel reaches more then 10mill

[@ChrisandDanya]

You're too kind 😊

[@teu5506]

MTB　OK？

[@ChrisandDanya]

I don't believe you can do this on a MTB