Magose-toge Pass

Breathtaking

WIthout a doubt, Magose-toge is one of the more breathtaking stretches of the gorgeous Iseji Kumano Kodo. With its carved stone stairs and bridges, it's beautiful from both a historical and natural...

Pleasant part of Kumano Kodo Iseji route

Initially had some trouble reading a downloaded map showing the directions from Aiga Station to Magose Toge entrance and so had to rely on Google Maps. Had something to eat and toilet break at Michi-n...

Aiga-Owase

tip: start at the entrance above the aiga michinoeki and walk to owase. You/'' have a shorter, steeper uphill but will be able to stroll downhilll for longer and around the more beautiful parts

Short and easy to walk course

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It was a short course with a cobblestone taste and a few people and easy to walk. I walked from the roadside station Kaisan and returned to the roadside station Kaisan again from the front of the Owase Government Bus Station. The bus stop in front of the Owase Government Building was surprisingly far from the trailhead.

Comfortable tiredness

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This is my second visit after a long time. Last time it was when Kumano Kodo became a boom, so I think it was 25 years ago. I had my senior's car put me in, parked at a nearby roadside station, and walked. There was also a parking lot of about 7 cars at the entrance. It took more than an hour to climb because I climbed while taking a break. It was a chilly day, but I sweat after walking for 20 minutes. It may have been developed in modern times, but it is a wonderful road. Old people are great. You can go through this pass to Owase, but I 々 is down the original road ...