Mountain Spots in Wakayama Area
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- Mt. Yuri
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- Wakayama Pref. Kinokawashi Takebusa
- A mountain located in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture famous for its night view. In 1857, an 88 station pilgrimage route was built halfway up the mountain; this later fell into disrepair but a three kilometer portion was restored as a hiking course in 1987. Many people come here to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and the fall foliage in autumn. An observatory at the top of the mountain offers a sweeping view of the Kinokawa Plain. A 30 minute drive from the Kaminogo Interchange.
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- Mt. Gomadanzan
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- Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Ryujinmuraryujin
- Mt. Gomadan is located on the border between Wakayama and Nara prefectures. Called the roof of Kii region, legend holds that Koremori of the Taira clan, defeated at the Genpei battle at Yashima, offered goma sticks to invoke good fortune for the Taira clan on this peak. Standing at 1,300-meter elevation, this spot provide exquisite scenic views of fresh verdure in the spring and vibrant autumn colors of yellow and red in the autumn. In winter, the snowscape and frost covered trees may be enjoyed. Chosen as one of Wakayama’s top 100 sites for scenic sunrises and sunsets, the expansive view from the Roadside Station Gomasan Skytower is a sight to see.
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- Mt.Koya
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- Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan
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- Mt.Takao
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- Wakayama Tanabe-shi
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- Mt.Nachisan
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- Koyasan Sennen no Mori
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- Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 636
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- Mt.Ryumon
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- Wakayama Kinokawa Arami
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- Mt.Mitsuishi
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- Wakayama Hashimoto-shi
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- Mt.Kasane
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kushimotocho
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- Mt.Toyajo
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- Wakayama Arida-gun Aridagawacho Nakaibara
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- Mt.Mazuma
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- Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
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- Mt.Inugajo
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- Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
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- Mt.Yahazu
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- Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
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- Mt.Ryuzen
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- Wakayama Tanabe-shi
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- Mt.Kasato
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- Wakayama Tanabe-shi Nakahechicho
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- Mt.Nyoho
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- Wakayama Tanabe-shi
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- Mt.Takahata
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- Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Kamitondacho Oka
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- Mt.Hourai
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- Wakayama Shingu-shi Asuka
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- Kamikura San
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- Wakayama Shingu-shi
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- Dake no Moriyama
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kozagawa Cho Aise
Wakayama Areas
Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country’s most delicious ramen noodles.
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