Aiko leads this departure herself. Blossom dates move a little each year, so we keep two flexible days in Kyoto.
The trail is quieter in spring than in autumn, and the inns serve their spring menus.
Day by day
- Day 1Arrive in Osaka
- Days 2–4Kyoto in blossom
- Day 5Nara
- Days 6–8The Kumano Kodo
- Days 9–11Hongū and Kōyasan
- Day 12Departure