Kumano Kodo Iseji: Magose-toge Pass

UNESCO World Heritage

熊野古道伊勢路馬越峠

Magose-toge Pass is a popular mountain pass on the border of Kihoku Town and Owase City. It is part of the Kumano Kodo Iseji, an old pilgrimage route registered in 2004 as a World Heritage site. Its stone-paved path, said to be the best on the Iseji route, runs through a beautiful forest of Owase cypress. Along the way are historic sites such as the Yonaki Jizo statue.

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Visitor information

Getting there: About 30 minutes on foot from Aiga Station on the JR Kisei Line.
Time needed: Walking time is about 2 hours 30 minutes for about 5 km (Michi-no-eki Miyama to JR Owase Station).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

There are no toilets on the mountain passes.
You may meet a bear; carry a bell, whistle or radio that makes noise.
For parking, use the lot at Michi-no-eki Miyama.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The Magose Pass walk is about 5 km (Michi-no-Eki Umiyama to JR Owase Station) and takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Rest spots along the route include Michi-no-Eki Umiyama, Magose Park and Machikado Hot Center.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Mie and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.