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Shrines and Temples amid Majestic Nature
Enjoy the numerous sights in Kihoku, from Tamaden to Kudoyama Sanada Museum!

Nature

Wakayamashi

Saikazaki lighthouse

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.

Takasuyama Saigasaki Wakayama-City 809-2

073-435-1234（Wakayama City Tourism Section）
Museum

Wakayamashi

Kao Eco Lab Museum

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.

Minato Wakayama-City 1334

073-426-1285

9:30-16:00

Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, company holidays New Year's holidays
Nature

Wakayamashi

Medetai Train

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.

Nankai Wakayama City Station - Nankai Kada Station

06-6643-1005（Nankai Telephone Center）

8:30～18:30

Beginning of the year
Other highlights

Wakayamashi

Wakayama castle

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.

Ichibancho Wakayama-City 3

073-422-8979

9:00-17:30

December 29 - 31
Museum

Wakayamashi

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

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.

Fukiage Wakayama-City 1-4-14

073-436-8690

9:30-17:00（Admission until 16:30）

Monday (next weekday in case of holiday), year-end and new year, Tempolary closed
Museum

Wakayamashi

Wakayama Prefectural Museum

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?!

Fukiage Wakayama-City 1-4-14

073-436-8670

9:30-17:00（Admission hours until 16:30）

Monday (next weekday in case of holiday), year-end and new year, Tempolary closed
Museum

Wakayamashi

Wakanoura Art Cube

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!

Wakanouraminami Wakayama-City 3-10-1

073-445-1188

9:00-22:00

Tuesday (next weekday in the case of holiday), 12 / 29-1 / 3
Nature

Wakayamashi

Tengu mountain

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.

Wakauranaka Wakayama-City 3-4-26

073-446-5553（Waka Park Management Office）
Nature

Wakayamashi

Wakanoura

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.

Wakauranaka Wakayama-City

073-444-4349（Wakanoura Tourism Association）
Nature

Wakayamashi

Nishinoso fureai no sato herb garden

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.

Nishinosho Wakayama-City 1107-36

073-456-3533

9:00-17:00

Tuesday (holiday opening, next weekday holiday) December 29 - January 3
Nature

Wakayamashi

Kankaikaku and Imose mountain

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.

Wakauranaka Wakayama-City 3-4-28

073-444-4349（Wakanoura Twilight Association）
Nature

Wakayamashi

Bansho 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.

Bandokonohana Saigasaki Wakayama-City

073-444-6533

April - August 9: 00-18: 00 September - March 8: 00-17: 00

open all year round
Shrine

Wakayamashi、Wakayamashi

Awashima 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.

Kada Wakayama-City

073-459-0043

9:00-17:00
Nature

Wakayamashi

Momijidani garden

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.

Ichibancho Wakayama-City 3 (Wakayama castle inside)

073-435-1044

9:00-17:00

December 29 - 31
Nature

Wakayamashi

Yoshuien park

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㎡).

Nishihama Wakayama-City 1164

073-444-1430

April - August 9:00-18:00 September - March 8:00-17:00

年中無休（On 1st January only 11: 00-17: 00）
Nature

Wakayamashi

Tomogashima Island

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.

About 20 minutes from Kota port by Tomogashima Kisen Kaen ＊ To Kata Port, JR, from Nankai Wakayama City Station Get off Kaita Line Kaedah station approx 20 minutes on foot

073-459-0314（Tomogashima Information Center）

Please check the operation schedule to the island with Tomogashima Steami Ship HP.
Nature

Wakayamashi

Shikinosato park

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.

Myoo-ji Wakayama-City 85

073-478-0070

9：00-17：00

Tuesday (in the case of a holiday, next day), New Year's Holiday (December 29 to January 3)
Shrine

Wakayamashi

Sasutahiko Shrine Okanomiya

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.

Kataoka-cho Wakayama-City 2-9

073-422-6576

6:00-19:00
Shrine

Wakayamashi

Itakiso 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.

Idakiso Wakayama-City 568

073-478-0006

9:00-17:00（Visit is always possible）
Shrine

Wakayamashi

Tamatsushima shrine

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.

Wakauranaka Wakayama-City 3-4-26

073-444-0472

9:00-17:00

Accommodation

Sightseeing Spots

10 can't miss spots, selected by locals

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Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Saikazaki lighthouse

Kao Eco Lab Museum

Medetai Train

Wakayama castle

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Wakayama Prefectural Museum

Wakanoura Art Cube

Tengu mountain

Wakanoura

Nishinoso fureai no sato herb garden

Kankaikaku and Imose mountain

Bansho garden

Awashima shrine

Momijidani garden

Yoshuien park

Tomogashima Island

Shikinosato park

Sasutahiko Shrine Okanomiya

Itakiso shrine

Tamatsushima shrine

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10 can't miss spots, selected by locals