Kansai Collection

Spas
Spa MAP
Spas with at least five neighboring inns/hotels
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Name Prefecture Comment
Omatagawa Spa WAKAYAMA
Adjacent to Ryujin Spa: Enjoy forest bathing and nature appreciation.  
Ryujin Spa WAKAYAMA
One of the three best springs for esthetic care. Ryujin Spa
Shirahama Spa WAKAYAMA
One of the three best spas in Japan. Shirahama Spa
Tsubaki Spa WAKAYAMA
Warm in winter and cool in summer: many visitors stay for a long period. Tsubaki Spa
Susami Spa WAKAYAMA
A tranquil spa facing the Susami Bay. Susami Spa
Nanki Katsuura Spa WAKAYAMA
One of the most popular springs in the Nanki area, along with Shirahama Spa. Nanki Katsuura Spa
Yukawa Spa WAKAYAMA
A tranquil, historical spa facing Yukashi-gata tideland, which was named by the famous author Sato Haruo.  
Yunomine Spa WAKAYAMA
One of the oldest springs in Japan. Yunomine Spa
Kawayu Spa WAKAYAMA
Known for its open-air baths created on the riverbank. Kawayu Spa

Other spas
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Name Prefecture Comment
Watarase Spa WAKAYAMA
Equipped with an abundant hot-water spring and multi-purpose resort house. Watarase Spa

Cuisines

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Name Prefecture Comment
Kakinoha-zushi WAKAYAMA
A feast for autumn festivals in the upper Kinokawa River, which is well known for persimmons. Kakinoha-zushi
Whale Meat Dishes WAKAYAMA
You can experience whale meat dishes unique to the traditional whaling area. Whale Meat Dishes
Mackerel Nare-zushi WAKAYAMA
This naturally fermented nare-zushi is said to attract people once they get used to it. Mackerel Nare-zushi
Sanma-zushi WAKAYAMA
Sanma-zushi is made with whole tasty saury fish from Kumano-nada. Sanma-zushi
Shojin Cuisine WAKAYAMA
Cuisine developed in the disciplined life of Buddhist priests on Mt. Koya. Shojin Cuisine
Suzume-zushi WAKAYAMA
Sushi made with vinegared small sea bream. Suzume-zushi
Mehari-zushi WAKAYAMA
It is called "mehari" because when eating it you must open your eyes wide. Mehari-zushi

Castle
Castle MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Wakayama Castle WAKAYAMA
Castle where Kii marquess of Three Tokugawa Families resided. Wakayama Castle

Shopping

Characteristic
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Name Prefecture Comment
Wakayama Tourists' Center WAKAYAMA
This center sells souvenirs, specialty goods and craft arts of Wakayama.  

Traditional Craft

Culture
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Name Prefecture Comment
Virtual Experience Site "Honmamon Taiken" WAKAYAMA
The Internet site provides you with full information on traditional experience sites in Wakayama Prefecture.  

Beautiful Seashores
Beautiful Seashores MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Arafune Coast WAKAYAMA
A 3km stretch of bizzarely eroded rocks Arafune Coast
Umikongo Rocks WAKAYAMA
Bizarre, pyramid shaped rocks are extend upward. Umikongo Rocks
Engetsu Islet WAKAYAMA
This small island has a circular marine cave at its middle. It's partucularly memorable in the late day sun. Engetsu Islet
Sandanbeki WAKAYAMA
The 50m high quay extends for 2km. Sandanbeki
Shirasaki Coast WAKAYAMA
White limestone rocks and the blue ocean form a great contrast of colors. Shirasaki Coast
Shirarahama Beach WAKAYAMA
This white beach is a sister beach to Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Shirarahama Beach
Tenjinzaki Cape WAKAYAMA
This approximately 210,000‡u flat rocky shore is protected by the National Trust. Tenjinzaki Cape
Hashikuiiwa Rocks WAKAYAMA
This strange sight extends straight ahead for approximately 850m. Hashikuiiwa Rocks
Meoto Wave WAKAYAMA
This peculiar sight is the signature scene of Karekinada. The rolling waves crash into each other. Meoto Wave

Street Scenery
Street Scenery MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Street in Kuroe WAKAYAMA
Kuroe prospers as a production site of Kishu lacquerware. The town was built in a unique, sawtooth pattern.  
Higashimachi & Nakamachi Shopping Streets in Gobo City WAKAYAMA
A townscape resembling the town of Terauchi. Higashimachi & Nakamachi Shopping Streets in Gobo City
Street in Shimizu WAKAYAMA
Massive rooftiles and lattice doors retain the atmosphere of long ago days. Street in Shimizu
Street in Yuasa WAKAYAMA
This town features old warehouses filled with the pleasant fragrances of soy sauce and bean paste. Street in Yuasa
Yunomine Spa WAKAYAMA
This spa has 1800 years of history. Enjoy the aura of a hot spring town. Yunomine Spa

Come experience the glory of nature
Come experience the glory of nature MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Uchitacho WAKAYAMA
Hands-on experience of paragliding Uchitacho
Uchitacho Hikigawacho Kushimotocho Kozacho Kozagawacho Kumanogawacho WAKAYAMA
Hands-on experience of canoeing Uchitacho
Hikigawacho
Kushimotocho
Kozacho
Kozagawacho
Kumanogawacho
Kitayamamura WAKAYAMA
Rafting Kitayamamura
Kitayamamura WAKAYAMA
Oared rafting Kitayamamura
Kushimotocho WAKAYAMA
Hands-on experience of the cultivation of bluefin tuna Kushimotocho
Kumano Kodo Ancient Road WAKAYAMA
Take a walk along the ancient route of Kumano Kodo Ancient Road, observing the beautiful nature and visiting historic spots and their environs. Kumano Kodo Ancient Road
Tanabe City Shirahamacho Susamicho Kushimotocho Kozacho WAKAYAMA
Practical experience of diving Tanabe City
Shirahamacho
Susamicho
Kushimotocho
Kozacho
Tomogashima Island WAKAYAMA
Take a walk in nature on Tomogashima Island Tomogashima Island
Shirahamacho Taijicho WAKAYAMA
Swim and communicate with dolphins Shirahamacho
Taijicho
Kushimotocho Nachikatsuuracho WAKAYAMA
Whale watching Kushimotocho 
Nachikatsuuracho

The great outdoors, sports and adventure
The great outdoors, sports and adventure MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Hands-on experience of canoeing WAKAYAMA
Enjoy canoeing as a sport, as well as appreciating the wild nature surrounded by the deep mountains and clear water of the Kozagawa River. Hands-on experience of canoeing
Practical experience of diving WAKAYAMA
Even beginners can enjoy this magnificent experience of the sea, safely and securely. Practical experience of diving
Hands-on experience of paragliding WAKAYAMA
Try a paragliding flight on the slope specially designed for beginners. Hands-on experience of paragliding
Rafting WAKAYAMA
In the past, the trunks of trees felled in the deep upper reaches of the Kitayamagawa River, were lashed together to make rafts to transport them down the river through both its placid stretches and violent rapids. Rafting

Cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Wakayama Castle WAKAYAMA
About 1,300 cherry trees bloom beautifully in the castle grounds. Wakayama Castle
Kimiidera Temple WAKAYAMA
Famous for having the earliest cherry blossoms in the Kansai region. It has about 900 cherry trees. Kimiidera Temple
Negoroji Temple WAKAYAMA
Approximately 7,000 cherry trees including a giant weeping cherry tree estimated to be more than 200 years old Negoroji Temple
Heisogen Park WAKAYAMA
Take a walk under the beautiful cherry blossom canopy formed by some 2,000 cherry trees, enjoying nice warm spring sunlight. Heisogen Park

Popular Filming Locations
Popular Filming Locations MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Yosuien Garden WAKAYAMA
Filming location for NHK Taiga drama Yoshimune (1995). Majestic daimyo garden built by the 10th feudal lord of the Kishu Tokugawa domain. Yosuien Garden
Shirasaki Coast WAKAYAMA
A coast in Yura Town, which served as the filming location for the movie Tsuribaka Nisshi (Diary of a Fishing Fool) 4 (1991, Shochiku) Shirasaki Coast
Around JR Kiitanabe Station WAKAYAMA
Filming location for the movie Umi to Yuhi to Kanojo no Namida (Sea, Sunset and Her Tears) - Strawberry Fields (2006, Video Planning, Nihon Shuppan Hanbai) Around JR Kiitanabe Station
Tenjinzaki Cape WAKAYAMA
Filming location for the movies Umi to Yuhi to Kanojo no Namida (Sea, Sunset and Her Tears) - Strawberry Fields (2006, Video Planning, Nihon Shuppan Hanbai) and Shiawase no Suicchi (Switch of Happiness) (2006, Tokyo Theatres) Tenjinzaki Cape
Shirarahama Beach WAKAYAMA
Filming location for the last episode of TV drama Good Luck! (2003, TBS) Shirarahama Beach
Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine WAKAYAMA
In NHK morning drama series Honmamon (2001), Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was used as a shrine in the hometown of the leading character. Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine