Accommodation Availability - How nervous should I be?
Howdy all. Family trip to Japan in September, all planned but I can stay longer after sending family home 2nd October.
I then discovered the Kumano Kodo and watched youtube, ordered the pack, analysed the route (planning to do Takijiri-Oji -> Hongu -> Nachi) and chose some local hikes to confirm that I can achieve it before booking.
Everything I had read said need to book 2-3 months out but it must be going gangbusters. By the time I put in a reservation request with Kumano Travel 5 months from start date Takahara was effectively gone, the school at Koguchi is booked out all October and most of November.
I've submitted a compromised booking request, I've taken out Takahara and will do Takiji-Oji straight to Chikatsuyu. I've asked for Takada Green Land which has a half hour shuttle from Koguchi, Sansaro Cafe backup.
But my submission was just as golden week hit, and I see in this sub that they may be a long way behind.
I've got quite set on doing this and worked towards it over the last few weeks and kicking myself I didn't move faster on booking but wanted to plan properly. While I bite my nails waiting for something back, how nervous should I be. It's a bit of a roller coaster of emotions as I prepare for the worst :( I think Hongu and probably Chikatsuyu will be fine, Koguchi is the critical point.