Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Mountain Pass

The Magose Toge is a mountain pass on the Iseji section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage path in Mie Prefecture, Japan. The route begins at Aiga Station, crosses the Choshigawa River and passes the Michi-no-Eki Miyama rest-stop before entering the forest. Just before the pass is a 600-metre detour to the top of Mount Tengura, offering spectacular views of mountains and Owase Bay.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Mount Tengura

View from the top of Mount Tengura near the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge pass.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Choshigawa River

Choshigawa River near the start of the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge rest-stop

Rest-stop near the start of the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge start

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge starting point.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge

Tiny stone bridge on the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path

The paved Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge signs

Signposts at the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge pass.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Owase

Owase - end of the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Owase Bay

Owase Bay seen from the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge pass.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge ladder

Ladder to the top of Mount Tengura on the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.

Kumano Kodo Magose Toge Mount Tengura view

View from Mount Tengura on the Kumano Kodo Magose Toge path.