Sightseeing archive

Steam locomotive D519830 began its life in 1943, serving on the Tokaido Main Line, the Hokuriku Main Line, and the Chuo Main Line, before finishing service in 1972 on the Kisei Main Line. It has been preserved and displayed in the park ever since.

Negoro SL Park

It is a shrine at the edge of the Shogunate du Mago "Sakagami Damurammaro" in the early Heian period. In the precincts, there is "Tochigi Sakura" handed down as Sakagutadamura Maro hand-planted (now the 4th generation), the largest prefecture's Toyonbuku Tower (Prefectural Designated Cultural Property) called "General Mounds".

Kumano Shrine

Located along the Koya Ryujin Skyline and home to 1,000 blooming rhododendrons in mid-May, 3,500 blooming hydrangeas from mid-July to mid-August, and autumn leaves in the fall. You can enjoy the wild flowers and grasses of each seaso here.

Hanazono Hydrangea Garden

From early to mid-June every year, come and experience a world of fantasy among the beautiful dances of Genji fireflies in the areas surrounding Makuni River (Amano in Katsuragicho, Shiga region).

Fireflies (Amano/Shiga)

The principal image of this religious site is the 11-faced Goddess of Mercy which is rarely shown to the public. It is known to cast a miraculous cure to those with chronic spasms. The 600-year old camellia tree found here has been recognized by the prefecture as a natural monument. The view from within the compound located 650m above sea level is also worth checking out.

Horikoshishaku Kannnon

A shrine whose name originated from the story of using an ant to solve the enigma of passing a thread through a bead with a winding hole. There is also large shrine dog statue made with natural stone.

Aritoshi Shrine

Located in the Zao Mountain Pass between Katsuragi Town and Kawachinagano City, it is said that Ennogyouja established this shrine for the practitioners of Shugen-do. The line of many bright red Torii gates is an amazing sight to behold.

Katsuragi Zao Gongen Shrine

The colorful shrine hall is built in the Ikkensha Kasuga-zukuri style and recognized as a National Important Cultural Property whereas the two halls on each side of the shrine are recognized as Cultural Properties by the prefecture. The Kiinokuni Kasedanosho painting which depicts the scenery of a medieval village in the shrine collection is also a National Cultural Property.

Horaisan Shrine

It is said that the shrine got its name when the Niutsuhime God was served sake during his descent to earth. The large gingko tree inside the compound has been recognized as a Natural Monument by the town and every November, its yellow leaves are a splendid view to behold.

Niusakadono Shrine

The Kiinokuni Ichinomiya shrine said to be constructed over 1,700 years ago. It is also famous as the Guardian of Shingon Buddhism from the fact that Koubou Daishi founded it upon receiving Mount Koya from the Niutsuhime God.

Niutsuhime Shrine

Opened in Taisho 10 (1921) as a facility to preserve and preserve valuable cultural heritage in Koyasan. It houses about 28,000 items including national treasures and important cultural properties, and exhibitions and special displays are also planned.

Reihokan

As you go down the river from the station you will find the "Gokuraku Bridge" which became the origin of the station name. Crossing this bridge, climb the "Fudosaka" and enter the "Girls' Hood" on Mt. Koyasan, so you can enjoy the old Takano ritual

Gokurakubashi Station

Oiwa emerges suddenly in the Kishikawa River. It is a mysterious spot.

Tateiwa Fixation

This waterfall that you can feel the power of water healing, which is the blessing of nature, coolness is a popular subject with many entries in the four season photo contest of Kinoshino.

Immovable Falls

A resort blessed with green mountains and great nature of clear stream. Please spend a pleasant outdoor life with a beautiful night sky resort cottage called Stars fall village.

Tamayura no Sato

You can see the Milky Way with the naked eye in the fine sunny sky without moonlight. Looking directly at the biggest telescope in Wakayama prefecture, you can enjoy the crater of the moon, the ring of Saturn, the nebula, the cluster, etc. Please enjoy the grand starry sky experience unique to the dark night sky and the big telescope.

Misato Observatory

It is a plateau at an altitude of 870 meters, and you can enjoy a large panorama spreading across the area. In addition, you can enjoy snacks and souvenirs at the mountain house taste.

A stone plateau (yamanoieoishi)

The main shrine, the Niji shrine and the Wakamiya Hachiman shrine are designated as the important cultural properties of the country. Please take a look at the beautiful red shaded shrine.

Jusan shrines

If you listen to the sound of this bell, you will be told that it is told that the intractable diseases are coming to the town, leaving them peaceful and listening to the Buddha sound of a thousand miles, so many people asking for ears will visit.

Senpukuji

About 1,200 years ago, it is said that it started to worship the Okami of Aki's Miyajima shrine by dreams announcement. Honjyoto is "金比羅大権現/ Kotohira Daigongen". There are male trees of huge wigs with over 500 years old in the precincts.

Miroku Benzaiten

It is a shrine that worships Serpent God who is also said to have a relationship with Kobo Daishi. It is said that one wish will be fulfilled by offering raw eggs, a favorite of Snake God.

Hebiiwa Daimyoujin

It is a shrine with God who guards the technique concerning metal such as mine, "Kan Yamahiko Life / Kanayama Hikonomikoto" as the main god festival.

Kotohira Shrine

The main god of deity is a disease-free breath, longevity longevity, "Niuzu Tsuhime Life / Niu Hiimeno Nomikoto" which is beneficial to agriculture and sericulture. Great ginkgo in the precincts estimated to exceed 600 years old is a splendid word. It is designated as a cultural asset of the prefecture.

Niu Shrine (Hasemiya)

"Susumu Tsuhime Life / Nippu Mimeno Nomikoto" which is beneficial to agriculture · sericulture in disease-free life, elderly longevity, agriculture · sericulture, "Takano Miko Life / Takano Miko Nomikoto" which is beneficial to the fortune as the main condo god. There is a large rock, "Tateiwa san / Tachiyasan" which stands in the Kishikawa River in the vicinity.

Niu kariba Shrine

It was built as a separate temple of Shishimizu Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto. The main god of religion is "Shinto Honda / Honda Wake Nomikoto" (empress Empress / Oujin Tenno), devoted to the virtues such as demon control, misadventure, sickness healing, domestic ryūko, successful victory.

Ogawa Hachiman Shrine

It is a shrine that is said to be erected in 5th year of Astronomy (1536 AD). Nursing city special sale (Niitsuhime nomikoto) which is beneficial to agriculture · sericulture, disease-free life, longevity longevity, is enshrined as the main festival god.

Niu Shrine (Sinkoku)

"Susuki Tsuhime Life / Niu Hiimenomikoto" which is beneficial to disease-free life, longevity longevity, agriculture and sericulture is enshrined as the main festival god. In the autumn festival, a group of about 90 children, a mikoshi, vibrantly colors Shigano's season.

Niu Shrine (Shigano)

It is a temple that is worshiped as a pharmacist of the eyes and believed. The scenery you desire from the high mountain location and the atmosphere surrounded by greenery make you relax your mind and body.

Kamataki yakushi Kongobuji

A museum displaying personal items and other artifacts belonging to local politician Tsunejiro Matsuyama. Additionally, the museum also displays sketches from the late Ikuo Hirayama, a famous master painter who was married to Matsuyama's eldest daughter, Michiko.

Tsunejiro Matsuyama Memorial Museum

The Former Kayano House was built in the mid-Edo period as a satobo (monks' housing) of Koyasan Shinzoin Temple, and was used as such until the Meiji era. It was opened to the public in January 2010.

Former Kayano house (Oishi Junkyoni Memorial Museum)

While it is actually a kofun (burial mound) dating to the late Kofun period, Sanada Kofun is best known for being a legendary secret passage for Yukimura Sanada. The legend states that the passage leads to Osaka Castle and that Yukimura Sanada would use it to head for the battlefield.

Sanada Kofun (Sanada Secret Passage Legend)

A lot of endangered companies are enshrined in the precincts, and five buildings including the main hall shrine are designated as important cultural assets. At autumn festival, Okinawa festival there is also a baby girl passing along with the shrine mikoshi, children wearing baby costumes are crowded and add a flower to the festival.

Nogami Hachimangu Shrine

A museum with exhibits on Masayuki, Yukimura, and Daisuke, which make up three generations of the Sanada clan. Yukimura lived in Kudoyama Town for 14 years, the longest he spent in any one place during his life. This period in his life is shown through panel displays and dramatic videos.

Kudoyama Sanada Museum

Kudoyama is the setting for the manga Asahinagu, which appears in the weekly publication Big Comic Spirits published by Shogakukan. Local sites such as Kudoyama Bunka Sports Center and Jiso-in Temple make an appearance in the story.

Kudoyama Bunka Sports Center

Also known as "single word Jizo" or "Ippei Jizo". It is famous for Jizo san that only one wish will be fulfilled, and many people come to visit from all over the country, as well as locals.

Otasuke Jizou

With a height of 25m and a breadth of 3m (1m during normal water levels), the water of Nyu Falls falls straight down, uninterrupted by any surrounding rocks. The falls are located in the mountains and the water quietly falls while reflecting the changing seasons of the nature around them.

Niu Falls

Zenmyosho-in is a temple that stands on the grounds of the former home of Warring States era generals Masayuki and Yukimura Sanada, who lived in exile here. After passing through the gates that bear the rokumonsen crest used by Yukimura, visitors can find the grave of Masayuki Sanada and a treasury with artifacts of the Sanada family. The site is very popular among fans of the Sanada family.

Zenmyosho-in Temple (Sanadaan)

Otaki that flows from the top of Koyasan, becomes a great waterfall at the Otaki area in Takano cho. It is good to see it in conjunction with autumn leaves, and it is good to seek coolness in the summer. It's good access, so you can easily wish for it.

Koya Otaki

An old shrine founded by Kubo Daishi, Niukanshofu Shrine stands at the beginning of Choishi-michi, the path that leads to Koyasan. The main shrine building is registered as a World Heritage Site, and it’s possible to worship the sacred Koyasan from within the shrine grounds.

Niukanshofu Shrine

Koya mountain where the world of polar colors spreads out when it comes to autumn's best time. It makes me feel as though I'm lost in a world of painting, I really recommend it!

Autumn leaves of Koyasan

Widely known also as a performance of Noh and Joruri, the secret story of Kakeyu mind and Shirozumaru is conveyed, the forehead drawing a story is raised in the inside.

Karukayado

Jison-in stands at the start of the Koyasan pilgrimage route. Its principal deity, Maitreya, is believed to be an incarnation of founder Kubo Daishi’s mother. Also known as Nyojinkoya and Enketsuji, the temple has a strong association with women, and the temple’s ema (wooden prayer plaques) feature a pair of breasts.

Jison-in

It is the gateway of Koyasan, symbol of the Yamakami barrier. It is the largest wooden double gate in Japan with a height of about 26 m, brilliant vermillion painting is brilliant. The figurine statue is placed on the left and right.

Daimon

A wardhouse for women who can not enter Koyasan in the women's forbidden period that lasted until the Meiji 5 era. There used to be a bridge in each of the seven roads, but it is only this Nyonindou that remains in immovable Sakaguchi.

Nyonindou

Established in 1925 as a memorial to Koyasan retreat 1100 years. Bonjin is enshrined as Kobo Daishi, Aside Buddha and Aizenoi and Fudo. You can have a day-long exercise experience, and you can also give Bodhisattva Happy Ten Commandments from Akanashi-sama.

Koyasan Daishi Church

Masako Hojo is a temple built to mourn her husband, Yoritomo and his son's real morning bodhisattva. Treasures of national treasures and flowers of rhododendron blooming in the precincts are also very important.

Kongosanmaiin

Hirohata Daishi The holy ground which is the center of faith. It is believed that Kotobuki Daishi still lives there in the most innermost shrine and continues meditating for the peace of the world and the happiness of people.

Okunoin

Koyasan Shingon Budo's headquarters. There are many sights in wide premises such as Japan's largest stone garden · Yongling garden and Kano school fusuma picture.

Kongobuji

When Kobo Daishi was retracted Koyasan, it was the first place to undertake maintenance. It is said that the Danjo Garan for the world of .

Danjo Garan

A dynamic waterfall near the Kongo Park campsite. In the summer seasons, it gets lively here with people playing in the river and fishing.

Kongo Waterfall

Located in the east valley in the upstream of Anabushi River (Shijuhasse River), it is said to have been a training site for Buddhist priests since the ancient times and that Priest Mongaku trained here. It has also been selected as one of the top 100 famous water spots in Kinokuni.

Bunzo Waterfall

Yamato Street was a street famed as the road connecting Wakayama and Yamato. It was once bustling with people making the Ise pilgrimage and the "Sankinkoutai", the daimyo's alternate-year residence. Even today, the traditional grid system and the streets lined with white mud walls bring a sense of nostalgia of the good old days.

Yamato Street

In the middle of a journey towards Koyasan, we provide customers with time to gently awaken the five senses by touching with flowers, nature, traveling companions etc.

Tenkū

It is a beautiful waterfall which is located near the Yadori hot spring and was also used as a place for examinees. Because the boardwalk is being maintained, you can drop in easily.

Goko Waterfall

It is a stone that was said to have carried a single word appointed as an agent in the past. It is said that it is chosen as 100 sound scenery of Japan, and you can hear the Kinkawa River from the hole.

Megalith of Mt. Fudoyama

Mashiro mountain where Manyo Shimbun went back to the country of Kii, and had a sorrow for his hometown and a longing for foreign countries. You can cross the prefectural boundary across this stone in the Ochiai River.

Jump over stone

There are hundreds of cherry blossoms around Soy Yoshino, perfect for cherry-blossom season! The old tumulus in the park is the largest circular mound in the prefecture. It is also a rare park holding a monkey.

Maruyama Park

"A wife of a wife who does not stop staying in the country of the age and wife is a wife" With a wife "(Because it is the name of a wife, give me a wife, I will go to the country of the century constantly"), a waka remains It is a small company.

Tsuma no Yashiro

The stone that is said that Emperor Saga sits on Konnozan pilgrimage and has been punished is left. Also, we are also highlighting some unusual signposts carved as "Left: Koyasan Right: Sentence" in the three-way street in front of you!

Kakihana Daishido

A red torii lined up to aim for the top of a hill, and in the spring a shrine with beautiful contrasts of cherry blossoms and torii. From the summit you can see the streets of the Kinki River, the Kii mountains and Hashimoto.

Marutaka Inari Shrine

One of the oldest Jinushi sentences in Japan, a shrine where the national treasure "People's Elephant Mirror" is transmitted. Danjiri carrying about 100 people to the autumn festival which continues from the Edo era is brave, it is plentiful.

Sumida Hachiman Shrine

World Heritage Koyasan Pilgrimage Road It is Jofukuji located at the starting point of Kurokawa road. Safety prayers for pilgrimage are here. The garage which is built on the side of the main hall is designated as an important cultural asset of the country.

Jofukuji

Temple of Kansai flower is selected as 25 places, and various wisteria flowers color the precincts every year from late April to early May. It is also famous as a temple of Kisu Tokugawa family's worship prayer.

Koyasujizouji

Terminal station of Kishigawa line where Nitama and Yomata are working. "Tama Shop" which stocks original goods and "Tama Cafe" which offers juice using locally produced fruits. There is a "Tama Shrine" that enshrines Tama Amigami in the platform.

Tama Museum Kishi Station

In brick construction built in Taisho 8 years, the surface is covered with natural stone. This is old fashioned spot that feels history.

Ryuno Watarai

In the Sengoku period, it is a valley that is said to have lived a monk who lost hidden attacks by Hideyoshi. Hiking trails are also in place and you can meet a variety of small and small waterfalls.

Fukayama Valley

It is a beautiful waterfall called Hibiki waterfall with two waterfalls about 3 meters high and 1 meter high, flowing gently through the rocky ground.

Odaki Medaki (Himon no taki)

A park where you can enjoy nature on the banks of the Kishikawa River. Seseragi runs parallel to the clear stream · Kishi River where sweetfish and loach live, it is famous as a spot for Genji firefly.

Kishibe no Sato Kouen Hotaru no Sato

Aozu no Sato is a theme park honoring the accomplishment of the surgeon · Huaoka Aoshu of the Edo period called the Flower Hill museum. Valuable materials are displayed in the exhibition room.

Flower Hill Museum (Road Station Aozu no Sato)

About 800 Yoshino cherry blossoms are in full bloom in early spring. It is also the photographing point of the Tama railway, the strawberry train, the toy train of Wakayama Electric Railway, and the combination of trains and cherry blossoms crossing the pond is sure to be an instant!

Oike yuen

In the early spring of the best season, the landscape spreads like a pink carpet spread with peach blossoms. The number is said to be one hundred thousand books at a glance, it is expressed as "Togenkyo" which is away from the secular.

Togenkyo

Locally called Kishu Fuji, a little tight hiking course is being built up to the top. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Kinki River and the Milky Way.

Ryumon Mountain (Kishu Fuji)

Originally the shrine of 16 villages Yukubucho but Takuru Shimbun received the love of Emperor Yasuda 2 years, it was recommended as a separate shrine of Shishimizu Hachimangu Shrine. Mikoshi called "Ekishi spiral thread gold copper mikoshi" is considered a masterpiece of the late Heian period and designated as a national treasure. In addition, the temple, Otodo is a majestic appearance in Muromachi period architecture.

Tomobuchi Hachiman Shrine

The contrast between the biggest main hall at the Sanpozan 3 of the West Japan and the nation designated scenic mezzanine garden is splendid. Spring is a cherry blossoming spot, with 300 bamboo shoots blooming in the precincts.

Saikoku Daisanban Kokawadera

Revealing Negoro's past through parallels to its present, this museum helps visitors connect to history through exhibits such as the easily understood screen displays at the center of the facility.

Negoro History Museum

Relocated and restored, this Meiji era structure was built in 1898 to house the prefectural assembly. It contains a small archives for those who want to know more about that historical period.

Old Wakayama Prefectural Assembly Building

This museum is the base for communicating the history, folklore, and culture of our dear hometown Iwade. Alongside permanent exhibitions, the museum holds special exhibitions, works by cultural associations, historical studies and lectures, and courses teaching traditional handicraft (Negoro lacquerware) techniques.

Negoro Lacquerware: Public Lecture (Iwade City Ethnographic Museum)

Filled with panoramic flowered beds blanketed with seasonal flowers and greenhouses displaying tropical plants, Wanpaku Plaza's playground equipment, Kishu Furusato's shops, this park holds many events throughout the year.

Wakayama Botanical Park (Green Flower Center)

This shrine, perched on the northern side of Iwade Bridge, is a place where the gods of Negoroji and the village of Iwade (including the god Yamatotakerunomikoto) are worshipped and revered. On the first Saturday of October, the Shinto rites of "Yomisashi" will be held day and night.

Omiya Shrine

The deity worshiped in this shrine, Sukunahikona no Mikoto, is a god of medicine, said to have miraculous powers, especially for helping women recover from illness, have an easy labor, or conceive a child. This shrine is also famous for its doll memorial services.

Awashima shrine

Both Hinokuni shrine and Kunikakasu shrine lie within the same temple precincts, and they are widely honored as among the most important shrines in the old province of Kii. The gods provide blessings for things like family safety and finding a good spouse.

Nichizen Jingu・Kunikake Jinja

The god enshrined in this shrine is the older brother of Jimmu, Itsuse no Mikoto, who appears in the legendary story of Jimmu's conquest of the East. This is an extremely important spot in the legendary story, a place where an important turning point in the narrative occurred.

Kamayama shrine

This temple is famous for being "the temple with a large statue of the Buddha's head," which fulfills wishes for things above the neck. Let's allow our hearts to be healed by the green of the pine trees that spread out from the gate.

Muryokoji

Enshrined here are Wakahirume no Mikoto, Empress consort Jingu, and Sotoorihime no Mikoto, who have been honored and worshiped since ancient times as one of the three protector deities of Wakayama.

Tamatsushima shrine

The god of trees and the god who eliminates misery are enshrined here. In the "Kojiki," it is written that this place saved the life of the god of marriage, "Okuninushi." It is one of the main shrines of the old province of Kii, famous for having a tree that people can crawl through, and for the water of life.

Itakiso shrine

The protector spirit of Wakayama castle, and ancestor God of the Otomoji family, is enshrined here. Prayers were offered here when Tokugawa Yoshimune was born, and due to his success in the military, this shrine has become known for granting good fortune and the warding off of evil.

Sasutahiko Shrine Okanomiya

About five times as wide as Tokyo dome, this park is filled with athletic activities as well as a huge roller slide that is popular with children. Day camp is a possibility, so everyone from children to elderly people can relax and enjoy the entire day.

Shikinosato park

Word of mouth has it that, at this famous uninhabited island, the atmosphere feels almost as though you have dived into the world of anime. There is unique look replete with out-of-the-ordinary things, like the ruins of cannon turrets and ammunition storehouses that still remain today.

Tomogashima Island

Yoshuien park was built by the tenth lord of Kii province, Tokugawa Harutomi, over a period of eight years starting in the first year of the Bunsei era (1818). It is the garden of a feudal lord, consisting mostly of pine trees, and covering an area of about 40,000 square yards (33,000㎡).

Yoshuien park

It is called "Momojidani garden" because the maple trees are spectacular (Momiji = maple tree), but its formal name is "Nishinomaru garden." A small space replete with the goodness of the Japanese garden, it will bring peace to your heart and make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

Momijidani garden

Bansho garden is in the place where the old Kishu feudal domain set up its station to look out for foreign ships. Today, it has become a superb scenic spot to look at the ocean. Having a barbecue in this garden is very popular.

Bansho garden

From the platform of the lighthouse, you can see the magnificent ocean around Wakanoura, as well as Futagojima and the other islands. The time period when the sun is setting is especially recommended.

Saikazaki lighthouse

Kankaikaku is a fantastic water palace that is said to have been built by Tokugawa Yorinobu, who loved Wakanoura. It is still popular with people nowadays as a great place for viewing the boats floating in the bay and the moon as it touches the edge of Mount Nagusa.

Kankaikaku and Imose mountain

There are around 50,000 plants and around 70 varieties of herb planted within the garden. If you touch them gently with your finger, a fragrant scent will come onto that finger, and your mind and body will certainly be healed.

Nishinoso fureai no sato herb garden

A holy place for Japanese poetry, its appearance changes expression moment by moment with the rise and fall of the tides. The magnificent scenery that spreads out before you will fascinate you and make you forget about time.

Wakanoura

The backdrop for the "Saikarokuji Castle" comic was Wakayama City, where the Saika Band had its stronghold. At Tengu mountain, where the main character passed fleeting moments of rest with his lover in the pause between battles, there is a beautiful spot where you can see Wakanoura.

Tengu mountain

This Shinyoshi Shingon Buddhist temple, boasting nearly 900 years of history is the perfect place to view sakura cherry trees in spring and the change of autumn leaves in fall. Founded by Kokkyo Daishi (Kakuban Shonin), the temple contains a Great Tower of National Treasures (Kokuho-to) as well as many other cultural assets.

Negoro-ji Temple

This is a modern building in scenic "Wakanoura" that holds events related to art. There is also a cafe with a good view on the premises, so it is a perfect spot for taking a quick break. Coming around dusk is particularly recommended!

Wakanoura Art Cube

The permanent exhibit "The History of Kinokuni: the Life and Culture of the People" introduces the 30,000 year history of Wakayama prefecture. Also, there are between five and six planned exhibits each year. Perhaps the parking lot, which was considered to be very important during the design stage, is also worth a quick glance?!

Wakayama Prefectural Museum

This distinctive art museum, a modern building with many open spaces, was designed by Kisho Kurokawa. Inside the building is a tasteful space lined with many books related to art as well as a cafe where you can enjoy delicious drinks and sweets.

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Among the castles of Japan, the castle tower of Wakayama castle is a rarity, built according to the style known as "linked style castle." As a castle of one of the three most noble branches of the Tokugawa clan, Wakayama Castle has a lot of history, but it is also a well known spot for viewing the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. There is also a zoo, so this is a spot filled with things worth looking at.

Wakayama castle

The "sea bream," representative seafood of Kada, has become a train that swims along the rails. Born from a meeting between the words "omedetai" (simple, innocent) and "medetai" (happy, auspicious), this is a train that exists only here.

Medetai Train

Kao Eco Lab Museum is a facility where, through exhibits and videos, you can learn about and experience the next generation of environmental technology, as well as the efforts involved in manufacturing objects made in consideration of Kao's environment.

Kao Eco Lab Museum

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