"Kumano Kodo - The journey of a lifetime"
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Our clients’ experience
The best way to slow down, not to burn out.
Great paradigm shift experience! For me Joao's program was the best way to slow down, not to burn out, recognize and accept my nature, experience digital detox, synchronize my mind and my heart. It was a perfect approach to look at my life and myself from another perspective! I wish you all dare to show up and join Walking Mentorship!
Read moreAnastasia Tumanova
Innovation manager and team coach.
A joyful journey of self-discovery towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Walking with Joao was a joyful journey of self-discovery towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. We all have doubts about our choices, both personal and professional. The mentorship shows we also have the answers. Awareness and purpose help you focus your energy on what really makes a difference. The ideal future is at our reach and Joao helps build the compass.
Read moreAndré Veríssimo
Senior Reporter | Redator Principal
I today's program with hope. Through thoughts, I can actually change the narrative, and by changing my narrative, I change my story.
Changing the way I look at things. I always said throughout my life that my head was my biggest enemy. And that the strangest, scariest, darkest place I'd ever been was in my head. Now, I leave here with the certainty that my head can be the most incredible and luminous place I can be.
Read moreFilipe Mendonça
Communication consultant
The exchange of ideas while walking through the wonderful landscape helped me decide what to change for a more positive life.
The Walking Mentorship with Joao und Nuno was one of the important weeks in my life. An experience that I would not want to miss. Working with the survival kit brought me closer to myself. The mentors and our team were the best. Thank you for your valuable time.
Read moreMarion Matzen
Business Economist
Duration
Typically a one week experience from Saturday to Saturday. We usually gather the group on the first day to start our slowdown process and resume the walking part of the program the following day. A small group of like-minded people walking towards the best version our ourselves.
Dynamics
We use our flagship program - Destination You - that has passed the test of time. Since 2015 more than 4000 people have embarked on such a unique journey towards the best version of themselves. A trustworthy space to gain control over your life, clarify your ideal future, align your purpose with your vision and create an action plan.
What's included:
- Exclusive Walking Mentorship methodology.
- Individual Mentoring Sessions during the program.
- After the program, an individual feedback session to support your personal plan.
- Time to walk on your own and with each participant.
- Personal Insurance.
- Pre-walk orientation session.
- 7 nights in single or double occupancy accommodation
- All breakfasts, lunches and evening meals with drinks included.
- Join our Alumni group after the program and have access to unique benefits and programs
Activity Level
- Average of 10-15 Km per day
- Suitable for anyone fit and healthy
- No specific walking experience required
A Journey through Sacred Mountains and Inner Silence
Our accommodation along the Kumano Kodo has been carefully selected among local hosts and traditional ryokans that enhance the mentoring journey we live each day. Each place reflects a different aspect of Japanese simplicity and harmony, from peaceful mountain inns surrounded by cedar forests to temples where the sound of a stream becomes your evening lullaby.
At times, you will share a meal so simple it feels sacred, local rice, miso soup, fresh vegetables, and fish grilled by hand. At other moments, you will be surprised by delicate and unforgettable gastronomic experiences that speak of centuries of tradition and care.
You will also experience different forms of rest: sleeping alone to dive deep into your reflections, sharing a room to connect and exchange stories, and embracing the humble, communal spirit that has marked this path for over a thousand years.
You will walk through the heart of the Kii Peninsula, following trails once used by emperors and monks to reach the Great Shrines of Kumano, Hongu Taisha, Nachi Taisha, and Hayatama Taisha. Every step takes you deeper into lush forests, over ancient stone steps, and across rivers that seem to flow between worlds.
Together with like-minded people, you will share days of companionship, reflection, and awe. Around every corner, a new silence, a new insight, a new way of looking at life.
By the end, the program naturally leads to a new beginning, a cycle where clarity, purpose, and gratitude guide your path forward. Each step along the Kumano Kodo becomes a bridge between your outer journey and your inner transformation.
We believe that our programs can change lives
Payment plans are available. Special conditions for unemployed, and under 30 y.o. If for some reason you cannot afford our prices, drop us a few lines presenting your case, and we will do our best to find solutions.
Upcoming programs
"Kumano Kodo - The journey of a lifetime"
Program Type:
Group
Duration:
8 days - 7 nights
Location:
Kumano Kodo - Japan
Group size:
10 people
Distance:
10-15 Km per day
Dates:
- 10 October - 17 October 2026 Group complete
- 24 October - 31 October 2026 2 places available
