There's more here than just the Kumano Kodo – Gravel Cycling in Wakayama & Nara Prefectures (pt 2!)

This is part 2 of our November trip to the Kii Peninsula (紀伊半島), where we got to camp and ride bikes in Wakayama and Nara Prefectures.

This area is most known for the Kumano Kodo, a beautiful and spiritual pilgrimage trail for hiking. However, there are also some incredible roads for cycling! During these two days of riding, we first followed the the Kumano River to some famous shrines in Shingu. On the final day, we crossed the border into Nara Prefecture to ride on some rural gravel roads. We visit Hayatama Taisha and Hongu Taisha, two of the three main shrines making up the Kumano Sanzan.

You can watch part one about the first half of our weekend (with rides in Mie Prefecture and the white beaches of Shirahama) here: https://youtu.be/WiRpgC0fEq4?siBLactXdxZ3ZXbmFM

Ride and Route information:
Day 3 ride to Shingu: https://www.strava.com/activities/10276867338
Day 4 gravel ride in Nara and Wakayama: https://www.strava.com/activities/10283758873

Jump to…
0:20 – start of the ride to Shingu
1:33 – Kamikura Jinja
3:02 – Asuka Jinja
3:37 – Hayatama Taisha
5:29 – start of final day
6:15 – final ride map
10:42 – Hongu Taisha

️ Want to keep up with the rest of our adventures? We have a podcast! : https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com

Planning a Japan bike tour yourself? Zeb wrote a blog with tips about cycling in Japan here: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/blog/planning-bikepacking-or-bike-touring-in-japan

Links for more info:
More about Wakayama prefecture: https://en.visitwakayama.jp/
Shingu City: https://www.shinguu.jp/en
Kumano Kodo: https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/
Kumano Hayatama Taisha: http://kumanohayatama.jp/
Kumano Hongu Taisha: http://www.hongutaisha.jp/english/
Yoshino Kumano National Park: https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/parks/yoshino-kumano/
Kawayu Onsen: https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/places/kawayu/
Ryujin Area: https://www.ryujin-kanko.jp/ryujin/

More videos about Japan Cycling here: 
Riding from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go: https://youtu.be/f-j3oMr7LEE 
One Week Biking from Kanazawa to Matsumoto: https://youtu.be/OOgtL6N20mY?siJ1v3kpDlE6akcXN1
Biking the Highlands of Japan in Nagano: https://youtu.be/gdDsRhyQUPo?silaJ0etHK0QaQKRdB
Noto Peninsula Cycling Tour: https://youtu.be/AtgQuM1PLaI

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