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Musubibito ~ Cycling around the superb view of Kumano with Yoko Seto and the mouth by E-bike ~

Cycling around Musubibito-Yoko Seto and Exit Kumano by E-bike

An original experience-based plugrum that allows you to experience the charm of nature and World Heritage at the same time.
Under the guidance of Yoko Seto, Musubibito, who knew the charm of the land, we will tour the rich nature of Kuchikumano by E-bike.
As you walk along the Kumano Kodo and visit the ruins of a World Heritage Site, you can get acquainted with nature, experience history, and encounter the "narratives" that people have spun.

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"What is Musubibito?"

Considering urban areas and tourist centers in various parts of Japan as "Omoya" and a beautiful area that is not yet known as "Hanare", "Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa" is a hotel located in an area that can be said to be "Hanare". "#Hanare Journey" is a style of travel where you can enjoy a superb view of nature, traditions and culture rooted in the region, and contact with local people. As one of the ways to enjoy this "#Hanare Journey", we propose an original experience program "Musubibito". In this program, people who are familiar with the region and continue to preserve tradition and culture are called “Musubibito” and will play a role in connecting customers and their communities. Grand Mercure in Japan offers programs at hotels such as the source hunter in Beppu Bay and the salt craftsman in Awajishima.
※About the #hare Journey: https://accor-resorts-japan.jp/hanaretabi/

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Program Overview

Reservation period
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Experience period
July 4, 2025 -
※Held three times a month on Friday only
(Please contact the hotel for the date of the event)
Opening hours
9:00～13:30
Prices
15,000 yen per person
Number of people
Up to 2 to 6 people
Target Age
Over 13 years old
Route
Please check the details of the route here.
Content included in the experience
・Mountain bike (E-bike) rental with electric assist + lecture
・Seto's Cycling Guide
・Guided Guide to Ojisha, World Heritage Site
・Sweets and water
Application
Please apply from the inquiry form.
Meeting place
Kamitonda Cycle Station KMICH
2538 Asago, Kamitomita-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture (in the Kamitomita-cho Industrial Promotion and Cultural Exchange Center)
Phone number: 070-5540-4116
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7UkjQ929p3WoZk687
Remarks
・The program will be canceled if there is a light rain, warning announcement, or strong winds. There will be no cancellation fee at that time.
(*Please refer to here for summer.)
・If you are a minor, please be accompanied by a guardian.
・Application deadline: Until 14 days ago
・Cancellation fee: 7 days to 4 days before 30% 3 days before to 100% on the day

Program contents

Yoko Seto, CEO of KMICHI

Enchanted by the scenery and cycling environment of Kamitomita, he has been operating a cycle station "KMICH" since 2020. We are actively working to spread the cycling course "Kumaichi" that goes around Kumano.
In addition, if you are not confident in your physical strength or want women to enjoy cycling casually, we have introduced a rental of mountain bikes (E-bikes) with electric assist.

I am guided by myself so that a wide range of people can enjoy the sense of accomplishment aiming for the goal while sweating and the sense of sprint unique to cycling. By giving lectures not only on the course explanation but also on how to use the E-bike and the traffic rules of bicycles, we will also pay attention to enjoying cycling safely. This time Musubibito is a popular person loved by cyclists who visit Kuchi Kumano with a bright, friendly personality.

What is Kamitonda?

Kamiton-cho is located in the southwestern part of Wakayama Prefecture.
Located next to Shirahama Town and Tanabe City, the Tonda River flows in the center of the town, making it a place rich in nature.
Kumano Kodo is a junction that is divided into `` Nakaheji '' and `` Oheji ''. When you leave the seaside from Tanabe and enter `` Nakaheji '', you enter the mountain, so it is called `` Kuchikumano '' Was.

Program contents 1. Cycling the original course of "Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe" by E-bike

On this cycling tour, we will use a mountain bike and E bike with electric assist. It is also attractive that even beginners of cycling or those who do not usually exercise much can participate with peace of mind. Course explanations, as well as operation methods and traffic manners will be taught well before the tour, so even beginners can start without worry.

 

This time, it is a 20km course specially designed by Mr. Seto for "Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe". There is an up and down of up to about 53m, but since it is an E-bike, you can easily get over the slope. When you get used to the E-bike, you can run at about 15 to 18 km / h, so you can refresh your mind and body by sharpening your five senses such as superb views and winds.

 

Program contents 2. Learn about the world heritage "Kumano Kodo" from a specialized guide

Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site, is a pilgrimage route for pilgrims aiming for Kumano Miyama. This time, we will visit the three world heritage princes on the way of the cycling course. It is a greedy content that allows you to experience the exhilaration of running through rich nature and the sense of fulfillment that touches the ancient history at once.
In this program, we will visit three World Heritage-listed princes.

 

The people of the "Kuchi Kumano Kamiton Guide Association" will guide you. A professional guide who has studied Kumano Kodo for many years, is still familiar with the literature and conducts field surveys, explains the history and background of each prince trace in an easy-to-understand manner.

 

In front of the last visit, Prince Inaba, there is a "Mizugoriba". It was believed that by bathing in water, removing the impurities of the body and purifying the body, all the sins of the past would disappear. At present, there is a place where you can experience squeezing with your feet. After experiencing a part of the sacred practice of "water deprivation", we took a break with Mr. Seto and his guides with seasonal sweets. The real pleasure of this tour is the time to talk while feeling the magnificent nature and history up close.

 

Program contents 3. Meet the superb view of "Kamitomida" called Kuchi Kumano
In the middle of cycling, you can encounter the superb view of Kamitomita, called Kuchi Kumano.
■Superb View Point 1 Submarine Bridge
A submerged bridge over the Tonda River, where clear water flows smoothly. With a view of the green mountains behind it, you will be healed by a gentle landscape like a picture-like landscape woven by the glittering water surface in the sunlight, with a view of the blue sky.

 

■Superb view point 2 Feel the season with the five senses
In the middle of cycling, you can feel the rich nature of Kamitomita up close. The season when the plums, a specialty product of this area, look at the trees that have grown steadily and feel the faint scent, the season when you look at the lush rice fields filled with water and planted seedlings, and listen to the voices of birds and cicada. You can use your five senses to run through the rich nature of Kamitomida.

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■The first night

 

■2nd night

 

■The third night

 

 

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