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One of the characteristics of Wakayama is that you can enjoy sightseeing in any season. In addition, the recommended sightseeing areas and sightseeing spots and seasonal gourmet foods change depending on the season.

Access

About four and a half hours by car from Kyoto to the center of Wakayama.

5 MUST-SEE spots

Kumano

Kumano originates from nature worship, which is worshiped as a god dwelling in rivers, waterfalls, and huge rocks, and is a special place that heals people’s hearts as a “land of resurrection.” Among them, “Kumano Sanzan”, “Kumano Kodo”, and “Nachi Falls” have been highly evaluated by the most prestigious travel guides in France and have become world-famous places. The Kumano pilgrimage is said to be the origin of the Japanese journey (pilgrimage), and many people still visit it as if they were following the thoughts of the ancients. Let’s take a closer look at the charm of Kumano, which has been described as “worth the trip”.

Nachi Falls

This “Nachi Falls” is a series of streams that overlap the main stream that flows from Mt. Okumotori, the inner mountain of Mt. Nachi, and finally falls like a virgin forest.
The water column has a head of 133m, the width of Choshiguchi is 13m, and the depth of the waterfall basin is 10m. It is also called “Misuji no Taki” because there are three cuts in the bedrock of Choshiguchi and it begins to fall in three lines.

Information

Location: Nachisan, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District
TEL: 0735-55-0321
URL: website
Access: Get off at Kii-Katsuura Station on the JR Kinokuni Line, 30 minutes by bus, 5 minutes on foot from “Nachi no Takimae”
Contact: Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine

Koya Mountain

Koyasan, which spreads out in the mountain basin surrounded by peaks at an altitude of about 1,000 m, is a sacred place for Shingon esoteric Buddhism, which was opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is designated as “Kongobuji Temple, the head temple”, and “Okunoin” and “Danjo Garan” are especially worshiped as two major sacred sites. Of the 117 temples, 52 are inns and can accommodate general worshipers. It is also recommended that you experience the same training as the former trainees and explore the legends related to Kukai.

Adventure World

An animal contact theme park that can be enjoyed by all generations under the theme of “Kokoro ni Smile Future Creation Park”. Encounter with animals such as “Breeding Center” and “PANDA LOVE” where you can meet the panda family, “Safari World” where land animals live, “Marine World” where sea animals live, and “Play Zone” where you can enjoy amusement park rides. Contact and excitement are waiting.

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Location: 2399 Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Price: Adults (18 years old and over): 4,800 yen Seniors (65 years old and over): 4,300 yen Middle-aged people (12-17 years old): 3,800 yen Children (4-12 years old): 2,800 yen
TEL: 0570-06-4481 * (Navi dial) *
Regular holiday: Irregular holiday (please check the official website)
How to get there: Get off at Shirahama Station on the JR Kinokuni Line, and get off at the bus “Adventure World”.

Kongobuji Temple

Koyasan The head temple of the Shingon sect. The building with a magnificent entrance was rebuilt in 1863. The main shrine is a large building between east and west thirty and north and south thirty-five. “White eagle” is drawn.

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Location: 132 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
Fee: Junior high school students and above 1,000 yen Elementary school students 300 yen Free for preschoolers
TEL: 0736-56-2011 (main)
FAX: 0736-56-4640
Business / Implementation Hours: 8: 30 ~ 17: 00
Access: 10 minutes by Nankai Rinkan Bus from Koyasan Station, get off at “Motoyama-mae Bus Stop” for Daimon