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Sightseeing

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

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

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
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

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）
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

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
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)
Nature

Iwadeshi、Iwadeshi

Wakayama Botanical Park (Green Flower Center)

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.

Higashisakamoto Iwade-city 672

0736-62-4029

9:00-17:00

Tuesday (business holiday in case of business, next weekday holiday), New Year's holiday
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Ryumon Mountain (Kishu Fuji)

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.

Kasukami Kinokawa-City

0736-77-2511
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Togenkyo

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.

Dan Momoyama-cho Kinokawa-City

0736-66-1259

Late March - around the beginning of April
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Oike yuen

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!

Nagayama Kishigawa-cho Kinokawa-City 1287-1

0736-64-2077(Hanadaya)

9：00-17：00
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Hiraike Green Park

An unusual water grass and an attractive spot where many types of waterfowls and migratory birds live ♪ Ancient lotus 'Oga Has' is also planted, and entertains people visiting pink bright flowers early in the end of June to July It will be.

Kodo Kishigawa-cho Kinokawa-City 1073

0736-77-2511
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Kishibe no Sato Kouen Hotaru no Sato

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.

Inokuchi Kishigawa-cho Kinokawa-City

0736-77-2511
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Odaki Medaki (Himon no taki)

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.

Kanda Momoyama-cho Kinokawa-City

0736-77-2511
Nature

Kinokawashi、Kinokawashi

Fukayama Valley

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.

Kaito Momoyama-cho Kinokawa-City 258-1

0736-77-2511
Nature

Kiminocho、Kiminocho

Tateiwa Fixation

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

Kebaramiya Kimino-cho

073-489-5901

Accommodation

Sightseeing Spots

10 can't miss spots, selected by locals

Sightseeing

Tomogashima Island

Medetai Train

Tengu mountain

Wakanoura

Nishinoso fureai no sato herb garden

Kankaikaku and Imose mountain

Saikazaki lighthouse

Momijidani garden

Yoshuien park

Bansho garden

Shikinosato park

Wakayama Botanical Park (Green Flower Center)

Ryumon Mountain (Kishu Fuji)

Togenkyo

Oike yuen

Hiraike Green Park

Kishibe no Sato Kouen Hotaru no Sato

Odaki Medaki (Himon no taki)

Fukayama Valley

Tateiwa Fixation

Accommodation

10 can't miss spots, selected by locals