Kunisaki Hike Tour

Duration is 5 days, 5 nights.

Rate is $1400 per person, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy rate is $1500.

Group rate discounts available.

This is a typical itinerary for the Kunisaki hike, but could change due to start location and accommodation availability.

Day 1: Start in Usa town, Beppu city or from the Oita International airport, depending on guest's travel arrangements. Transportation to Yamaga town, and hike Tsuwadou trail, a pilgrimage route used by acolytes from the large shrine at Usa.. 5-6 hours hike. Later, hot spring at Kaze no Sato and accommodations at Kiora Cottage, B&B.

Day 2; Transfer to Futago Temple and hike part of the Kunisaki Trail system, as far as Tennenji Temple. This is an easy forest-and-road walk, about 6-7 hours hike. Accommodations at You-jo Ya, a traditional Japanese Farmhouse and acoustic music venue. Hot spring is near Matama-village.

Day 3; Transfer to start of the Nakayama-sentou trail, a spectacular path on a high rirocky ridge, then trek along the forest path to Imi town. Approx. 8 hours hiking. Accommodation is at Sato's Gallery, carver of Buddha statues. Hot spring is available at Akane no Sato.

Day 4; Hike to Sentou-ji temple ruins, then the forest path past Iwa-tou-ji temple, to end the day at Monjusen-Ji Temple. About 5 hours hike. Alternately, we may take a ferry-ride to Himeshima island for some cultural and historical observations. Accommodations are at Monju Temple, in traditional Buddhists fashion, wood-fired bath and “temple-fare” dinner.

Day 5; Trek to Futagoji Temple, about 4 to 6 hours, depending on the route we choose. Afterwards we return to Beppu town for accommodation at Nogami Honkan, hot spring bath and to the train station for the train home.