Recommended Drive Course
Kansai International Airport · Pickup / Return
Kansai Loop: Nara, Wakayama & Ise in 5 Days
Kumano Kodo and the Kii Peninsula coast — the Kansai route that really needs a car.
- Suggested days
- 5
- Total distance
- 700 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 700 km over 5 days, roughly 140 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Kansai International Airport
Departure
DAY 1
KIX → Wakayama → Shirahama
Engetsu Island
Shirahama, Nishimuro
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free roadside spaces
DAY 2
Shirahama → Kumano Kodo → Nachi
Nachi Falls & Nachi Taisha
Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro
Suggested stay: 3 hours
Parking: Hilltop parking, JPY 800
DAY 3
Nachi → Hongu → Ise
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Hongu, Tanabe
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking
DAY 4
Ise → Toba
Ise Jingu Geku & Naiku
Ise, Mie
Suggested stay: 4 hours
Parking: Naiku car parks A and B
DAY 5
Toba → KIX
Gozaisho Service Area
Yokkaichi, Mie
Suggested stay: 30 min
Parking: Free SA parking
Kansai International Airport
Arrival / Return
Driving this route together? Send the itinerary to the people coming with you.
holioo.com | Kansai Loop: Nara, Wakayama & Ise in 5 Days https://e-drive.holioo.com/en/routes/nara-wakayama-ise-5-days
About this page
We keep updating this collection of driving, rental, road, parking and itinerary information for Japan. When rules, facilities or spot details change, we revise the page.
Related guide
Haven't arranged a car yet?
Once your itinerary is settled, you can check what is available in that area. holioo.com provides the rental search and booking service.
See rental options