Kumano Kodo Nakahechi, Michi-no-eki — Attraction in Tanabe

I am grateful to the lady at this shop for giving me a lift last month.

Hiking the Kumano Kodo trail from Takahara to Chikutsuyu will arrive at this shop. For those who don’t have bento lunch in the woods, having hot meals here is a good idea. There are food, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs to offer. Public toilets are next to the shop. Policemen escort tourists to cross the road. People in this town are...

Good place to rest in the middle of the Kumano Kodo. There is no other store around so you better buy your snacks and enjoy hot drinks there. They also have a small convenience store selling souvenirs and local food. Travellers with lunchboxes are welcome to eat inside which is really nice! There are...

Grateful to have this roadside stop mid Kumano Kodo route (from Chikasuyu village to Hongu Taisha Temple) many weird Japanese things for sale, we had freshly soft boiled eggs for 60yen e.a. the also sell nice (second hand) traditional bamboo and wooden pilgrim walking sticks for...