Hongu

Hongu is home to the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, one of the three great shrines of the Kumano Kodo - an ancient network of pilgrimage trails that wind their way throughout the Kii Peninsula. This is a fantastic place to pull on your hiking boots and explore Japan's beautiful nature whilst treading in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims.

Located in the spectacular rugged rural landscape of Wakayama prefecture, the shrine forms part of the World Heritage registered Sacred Sites and pilgrim routes of the Kii Mountain range. All of the Kumano Kodo pilgrim routes lead to Kumano Hongu Taisha so staying in Hongu itself gives you endless options for walking through the mystical forests of thick black cedar trees, exploring the surrounding area with other modern day pilgrims. It is also a great base for accessing the nearby hot spring towns such as Yunomine Onsen and Kawayu Onsen.

Accommodation
Weather & Climate

Recommended Accommodation in Hongu

The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Hongu.

Hongu

Blue Sky Guesthouse

Budget

Weather in Hongu

The Climate Guide for Hongu, Japan is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Max Daytime Temperature (°C)	8	9	12	17	21	23	27	28	25	20	16	11
Min Night-time Temperature (°C)	1	1	4	9	13	17	21	22	19	13	8	3
Hours of Sunshine (Daily)	5	5	6	6	6	5	5	6	5	5	5	5
Hours of Daylight (Daily)	10	11	12	13	14	14	14	13	12	11	10	10
Heat and Humidity Discomfort	None	None	None	None	None	None	Moderate	Moderate	Low	None	None	None
Days with some Rainfall	15	16	18	17	17	20	20	19	19	16	13	13
Monthly Rainfall (mm)	75	98	159	246	256	368	323	302	390	230	166	66
UV Index (Maximum)	3	4	6	8	9	11	11	10	9	6	4	3