Tanaba

[gordon1]

Has anybody stayed at tanaba before starting their kumono.I was thinking it might be nice to slowly enjoy Japan instead of rushing ahead at a frantic pace.

 

[Kevin Considine]

We just walked 2 of the 5 Kumano Kodos this past March and had a wonderful stay at Kamenoi Hotel in Tanabe City with a very good onsen and excellent buffet meals. They had a shuttle pick us up at the station (where there is a tourist office with maps and other good information on the various Kumano Kodos). The shuttle returned us to the station in the morning where we caught a bus to the start of the pilgrimage. Fyi, How The Kumano Kodo Is Different From The Camino de Santiago.

 

[gordon1]

Is tanaba city a nice place to spend a day next to the coast

 

[Kevin Considine]

Is tanaba city a nice place to spend a day next to the coast

Nice enough. Some shrines, the sea, some monuments. Again the tourist center next to the train station is a good place to get options and decide whats best for you. Though after your pilgrimage you might want to consider this fabulous seaside onsen hotel Kyukamura Nanki-Katsuura.