Yes. The Nakahechi Route is the most popular trail to the shrine. Routes range from half-day walks to multi-day treks through mountain forests. Visitors can combine walking sections with bus transport and stay in guesthouses or Yunomine Onsen along the way.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) have mild temperatures suitable for hiking. Cherry blossoms appear in early April, autumn foliage peaks in November. Summer (June to August) is hot and humid with rainy season in June-July. Winter (December to February) has fewer crowds but colder temperatures and occasional mountain snow.
Hongusai (April 13-15) is the main festival featuring traditional music, dance, and ceremonies. The Yatagarasu Festival in December honors the three-legged crow deity. New Year (January 1-3) draws large crowds for hatsumode shrine visits.
Yunomine Onsen is 3 kilometers away and includes the UNESCO-listed Tsuboyu bath. The other Kumano Sanzan shrines—Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha with 133-meter Nachi Falls—are accessible by bus. The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center offers free exhibits on pilgrimage history.