2025.06.12

"Hanare Journey" is a journey style that is a step away from the crowded sightseeing spots and touches the charm of Japan deep. Experience-based program "Musubibito ~ Cycling around Yoko Seto and Kuchi Kumano with E-Bike ~" to enjoy in Kuchikumano, Wakayama Prefecture

■What is "Musubibito"?

Considering urban areas and tourist centers in various parts of Japan as "Omoya" and a region that is not well-known one step further, Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe is a hotel located in an area full of unknown charm that can be called "Hanare." A trip that is familiar with the superb view of nature and the traditions and culture rooted in the region is called "#Hanare Journey", and is proposed as a new style of travel.

The original experience-based program "Musubibito" makes this "#Hanare Journey" more memorable. People who protect tradition and culture and communicate the appeal of the region are called Musubibito, and this program is an original experience-based program where visitors can experience the charms ofMusubibito.

■#About the journey: https://accor-resorts-japan.jp/hanaretabi/
■About Musubibito: https://accor-resorts-japan.jp/musubibito/

■Background of the Program

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe staff deeply sympathized with Mr. Seto, who serves as a guide as Musubibito, his warm personality, his passion for cycling, and his passion for "I want more people to visit Wakayama" and "I want them to experience the wonderful nature of Kamitonda."

In addition to enjoying cycling, the local guide group `` Kuchi Kumano Kamitonda Guide Association '' also cooperated and participated in the wish of `` I want you to touch the charm of Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site '' We had you develop a special course to stroll along Kumano Kodo in the middle.

■Musubibito, Yoko Seto profile

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

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 sprinting unique to cycling. Lectures not only on the course but also on how to use the E bike and the traffic rules of bicycles will also pay attention to enjoying cycling safely. This time Musubibito is a popular person loved by cyclists visiting Kumano with a bright and friendly personality.

“KMICH” Official HP https://kmich.jp/

■Points of Program

1.Run the original course of "Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe" by E-motorcycle

In this cycling tour, you will use a mountain bike or E bike with electric assist. It is also attractive that even beginners of cycling and those who do not usually exercise much can participate with confidence. Not only the course explanation, but also the operation method and traffic manners will be firmly lectured before the tour, so even beginners can start without worry.

This time, Seto's 20km course designed for "Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe". Although it has up and down up to about 53m, it is an E-motorcycle so the slope can be run comfortably and comfortably. Once you get used to it, you can drive at a speed of about 15 to 18 km / h, and you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment with comfortable sweat. You can refresh your mind and body by sharpening your five senses, such as scenery, wind, sound, and fragrance, which can only be met by cycling.

2.Learn the World Heritage Site "Kumano Kodo" from a professional guide

Kumano Kodo, one of the World Heritage Sites in Wakayama Prefecture, is a pilgrimage route for pilgrims aiming for Kumano Miyama. Normally, I walk along the Kumano Kodo to aim for Kumano Miyama, but this time during cycling, I prepared a special course around the three prince sites of the World Heritage Site. It is a greedy content that allows you to experience the exhilaration of running through the rich nature and the sense of fulfillment that touches the history of ancient times at once.

The people of the "Kuchi Kumano Kamitonda Guide Association" will guide you on the Kumano Kodo.
A professional guide who has studied Kumano Kodo for many years, is still familiar with the literature, and conducts field surveys, will explain 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". "Watering" is a purification ceremony that was held in Tomitagawa when visiting the Kumano Kodo. It was believed that by bathing in water and purifying the filth of the body, all sins so far disappeared. Currently, there is a place where you can experience scaling with your feet. After experiencing a part of the sacred practice of "water scale", take 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.

Feel the breath of people who are active in nature, history, and various places, and the next step is to expand the desire to walk slowly on Kumano Kodo with their own feet. Program.

3.Meet the superb view of "Kami Tomita" called Kuchi Kumano

Superb View Point 1 Diving Bridge A diving bridge over the Tomita River, where clear water flows smoothly. With the green mountains spreading behind it as a borrowed view, you will be healed by the landscape of a wide picture-like landscape woven by the sparkling water surface in response to the sunshine.

Superb view point 2 Feel the season with the five senses In the middle of cycling, you can feel the rich nature of Kamitomida up close. Watch the trees where the plums, a specialty product of this area, grew steadily, feel the faint scent, the season full of water, the lush rice fields planted with seedlings, and listen to the voices of birds and cicadas. You can run through the rich nature of Kami Tomita using your five senses, such as the season.

■Program Overview

Reservations start: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Start date: Friday, July 4, 2025　※Held three times a month on Friday. Please contact the hotel for details.
Implementation time: 9:00～13:30
Fees: 15,000 yen per person (tax included)
Contents: Mountain bike (E bike) rental with electric assist + lecture
Seto's cycling guide, guided guide of Oji Shrine, sweets, water, etc.
Number of people: Up to 2-6 people
Target age: 13 years old or older
Reservations and details https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/plan/musubibito-ebike/

Remarks
・The program will be canceled if there is a light rain, an alarm is issued, or strong winds.
・If you are a minor, please be accompanied by a guardian.
・Application deadline: Up to 14 days ago
・Cancellation fee: 7 to 4 days before 30% 3 days before to 100% on the day
※Cancellations due to weather or stormy weather (when wind speed is 7m or more and rain is 1mm or more) will not be charged a cancellation fee.