- Kumano Kodo: Day 5 / Nachikatsuura to Hayatama-Taish Shrine
- Distance: 13 mi
- Total mileage: 56.2 miles
- Ascent: 764’ / Descent: 756’
- Time: 8h 30m (moving 6h 10m)
- Weather: 30-50° / sunny & winds 20-30 mph with gusts over 40mph
OVERVIEW
- Train: 10 minutes from Nachikatsuura to start of Kumano Kodo trail by ocean
- Walk: 13 miles / 8h 30m to Hayatama-Taish Shrine
- Bus: 30 minutes Hayatama-Taish Shrine to Hongu-taisha (pick-up car)
- Drive: 30 minutes from Hongu-Taisha Shrine to Totsukawa
Bullet dodged as the mountain pass we crossed yesterday is now snow covered. Fortunately much of today’s walk is at sea level yet wind gusts of 40mph present a hardship.
Linda Scandore 
Beautiful photos! We are back from Portugal. Aside from a bout with norovirus, which actually only slowed us down for a day, we have a fabulous time. Bought some cork. Just loved the country, with its charming, friendly people— and marvelous cuisine.
Jacqueline Salmon
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Glad you had a fabulous time in Portugal. Welcome home. Can’t wait to see your cork. linda
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