Rokujurigoe-Kaido: From Dainichibo Temple to the Nanatsu Falls 六十里越街道：大日坊から七ツ滝まで
Leave the mummies village to go back to the Rokujurigoe-Kaido forests.
| Distance | 4km |
| Elevation | 160meters |
| Required Time | 1.5h |
| Danger level | Caution advised *Dangers include:Bear presence |
| Difficulty level (for beginners) | Easy |
| Equipment needed | ● Water ● Hiking shoes ● Rainwear ● Sun hat ● Hiking sticks |
Difficulty levels have been designed for people who have a PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) score inferior or equal to 60. Experienced hikers or persons with a PAI above 100 can withdraw two cases to know the average difficulty for their fitness level. Example: Trails noted “Hard for beginners” correspond to “average” trails for experienced hikers or people with a PAI above 100
1. Start from Dainichibo temple
| Related Link | Dainichibo Temple |
2. Follow the path on the right of the red sign
3. You spot this stele that indicates the location of the Odan no sugi
4. The giant stele on the left indicates the presence of the Odan no Sugi
5. You see the Odan no Sugi
6. Odan no sugi
The Odan no sugi 皇壇ノ杉 is a giant cedar tree which age is estimated beyond 1000 years old. It is said Emperor Keiko’s son is buried under the tree.
7. Go for Dainichibo’s graveyard
8. Dainichibo’s graveyard
9. Follow the paved road
10. A sign tells you the direction to go to go to Tamugimata village
11. Follow the path
12. You enter a beech forest
13. Continue
14. You arrived at the Sainotoge
The Sainotoge 塞ノ峠 ruins are those of a former pilgrim teahouse that was once thriving. This is the proof of the popularity the Rokujurigoe-kaido had among the pilgrims at the time.
15. Follow straight
16. You arrive at a pond
17. Follow the dirt road on the left
18. You come by this flag.
19. Below is the village of Tamugimata
20. Follow the path to Tamugimata village
21. You arrive by a road. This sign indicates a spring that is not for use anymore.
22. Further, the NanakamadoTei inn.
Stay here if it’s late or if you want to have lunch.
23. Cross the road
Soon you’ll arrive by a river
24. A stele tells you you’re in the right direction
25. You cross a river
26. Soon, you arrive at a village with two big thatch-roofed houses.
This is Tamugimata village. Follow the path up the village to find the next entrance to the Rokujurigoe-kaido pilgrim trail.
27. After a while, you come by the Arikoshizaka entrance
This is the entrance you will need to take to get to Mt. Yudono. But we suggest you take a look at the Nanatsu falls before heading for the last step of the pilgrimage.
28. A little further the Arikoshizaka: the Nanatsu Falls
One of Japan’s 100 most beautiful waterfalls.
