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Ueno Park

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Wakayama Pref. Aridashi Miyazakichou 1166-1

A public municipal park located across the Arida River from Minoshima Station on the Kii Main Line. The park was created in 1950 by Toyomatsu Norioka to honor the souls of all the innocent, non-military persons who died during the battles of the Pacific War. In 1967, it was gifted to the city and turned into a public park. Numerous cherries, azaleas, and other attractive trees and plants grow on the park’s 5,186 square meter grounds. Today, the park is renowned in spring for its beautiful blossoming cherry trees, known locally as the “Muen-san no Sakura” (“Cherry Trees of the Innocent”). The top of the park’s mountain commands a view of the mouth of the Arida River and the beach of Hatsushima, famous Shikoku destinations. Buddhist memorial services are held in the park in spring and summer which attract many visitors.
Akizuno Garten

4.5

33 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Kamiakidu 4558-8

This hands-on sightseeing facility located in Kamiakizu, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture used to be wooden elementary school building. There’s a farm restaurant with a buffet offering locally produced food, a farmers’ market, a workshop where you can make sweets using locally produced oranges and such, an archive about oranges, and more. The classrooms and hallways exude a Showa-period school atmosphere. There’s also a lodging facility.

We spent 1 night at this wonderful place before embarking on the Kumano Kudo hike. We booked the accommodation through Oku Japan (self-guided walking tours) and as part of that booking, we were able...
Kumano Kodo Kan Pilgrimage Center

3.5

10 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Nakahechichoukurisugawa 1222-1

This free rest area is located in Nakahechi Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture and serves as the tourist information facility for both the 12 “Grand Shrines” and the Kumano Kodo road. The 12-side building based on these shrines serves as a landmark. There’s a video introducing Nakahechi and materials related to Kumano Kodo, as well as articles from Takijirioji Shrine on display. There’s also an area where you can take photos dressed in kimono, as well as works by a local pottery group and other goods for sale.

熊野古道中辺路の案内と歴史紹介を兼ねた情報拠点となる施設。熊野懐紙や滝尻王子社の所蔵品の展示をはじめ、中辺路のDVD紹介、熊野古道に関する資料や中辺路の観光情報などを発信している。町内の12の王子社にちなんだ12角形の建物。滝尻王子の向かいにあります。平安時代の衣装を借りて、写真撮影できます。お土産も少ないですが、あります。
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History

4.0

17 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Kainanshi Funo 370-1

The Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History in Funoo, Kainan City, has two exhibition spaces. The first is an aquarium and the second is dedicated to animals and plants, geology, fossils and diorama exhibits. Events inside the museum as well as outdoor events such as nature observation tours and excavation trips are held from time to time making it a great place to learn about the rich and diverse wildlife and nature around Wakayama.

即位礼正殿の儀の慶祝行事として、入館料が無料となっていました。全滅となったと報道されていた大水槽も復旧していました。早く、以前のように、多く、大きな魚が、泳ぎ回る姿を見たいものです。
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

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Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture other

This ancient pilgrimage route, also called the Kumano Sankeido, visits the Three Head Kumano Shrines—the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, and Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Starting in ancient times, the Kumano faith grew strong throughout the centuries, and countless people of all classes, from emperors and nobles to samurai and commoners have traveled this pilgrimage route. Due to the heavy rains in the area, the route’s stone paving still remains exposed in some areas, such as Daimon-zaka. A nationally designated Historic Site, a portion is also registered a World Heritage Site as part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
Kainan Wanpaku Park

4.0

12 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Kainanshi Ononaka 995-2

A nature park located not far from the Kainan-higashi Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. The Kaze no Ko-kan hall just past the main gate has a giant net playground and ball pool for younger children, ensuring that kids can play here even on rainy days. The hall also has an aquarium exhibit with fish from Kainan City’s Kame River, a picture book corner, and a workshop where creative classes are held. In addition, there’s a playground in the plaza outside the hall as well as facilities and locations where visitors can enjoy natural beauty like the “Water Lily Valley” garden planted with water lilies and azaleas. Further, the park has a restaurant and café corner, providing spaces for both children and adults to relax and have fun together.

山沿いにある公園です。広い広場がありそれぞれ譲りあってサッカーやキャッチボールなどできます。館内は冷暖房完備で中央が吹き抜けの大きなネットを張り巡らせた遊具になっています。スリル満点な感じですが安全に造られています。周りはスロープになっているので見守りも大丈夫です。小さい子供たちにもボールプールもあったり、読書コーナーがあったり、駄菓子などの売店もあります。土日には子供たちが楽しめるイベントが開催...
Kinokuni Farm

5.0

4 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Goboushi Nadachou Ueno 1335-4

You can enjoy strawberry and melon picking at this tourist farm, located in Nada Town of Gobo City, Wakayama Prefecture. Strawberry picking is available from January through mid-May, and melon picking is from early July through mid-August. Strawberry picking is limited to 40 minutes, and you can eat your fill of Sachinoka, Akihime, and Marihime strawberries. Since they’re contained in elevated cultivation containers, you can stand and eat them without worrying about dirtying your clothes. You can also choose between all-you-can-eat and takeout courses.

休日の昼間に訪問。ネットで予約しました。一人1800円で時間無制限食べ放題！時季は8月中旬までです。事務所でお金を払い、隣接する建物で座って待っていると、写真の様なメロンを冷えた状態で持ってきてくださいます。「お代わりは遠慮なく言いに来てください」と言われ食べ始めました。幸せな時間です。お代わりも事務所へ行くと笑顔で提供してくれます。事務所ではお土産用や進物用のメロンも有ります。来...
Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata

4.0

10 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Aridagunhirogawachou Hiro 671

When a tsunami was generated after a major earthquake in 1854, Hamaguchi Goryo set fire to the rice straw stacked in his own fields in order to guide the local villagers toward safety. This museum is comprised of two halls, Hamaguchi goryo Archives introducing the life of Hamaguchi Goryo and anecdotes relating to his character, and Tsunami Educational Center which conveys the dangers of earthquakes and tsunami as well as important disaster prevention knowledge. Game-based exhibits, videos, and simulators present disaster prevention information relating to the topics of first-aid, prevention, and recovery. Closest station: Yuasa Station.

3階建の《津波防災教育センター》と濱口珸陵の生家を利用した《濱口珸陵記念館》で構成されています。こちらに訪問する機会あれば《津波防災教育センター》1階にある[津波シミューレーション（ミニ津波が見れます）][3D津波映像シアター（毎時 00分と30分）]は見逃せません。《濱口珸陵記念館》内の展示品の中に [広村堤防（国指定史跡；高さ5m 幅20m 長さ600m）]築造の模型があります。又庭園そのも...
Tanabe Kawayu Campground

4.0

2 Reviews

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Wakayama Tanabe-shi Hongucho Kawayu 1288

A paid campground surrounded by abundant nature located downstream from Kawayu Onsen. Customers can choose between three areas to pitch their tent: a first-come first-served campsite area that requires no reservation, an area with lots of shade and grass that is comfortable to sleep on, and a riverbed area which can even be driven to from a nearby parking lot. The grounds are replete with a shop, toilets, grills, and food preparation facilities. There's also a farmer's market selling local vegetables which many people visit to pick up food to make while camping or to buy souvenirs to bring back home. As the campground does not rent equipment, make sure you have everything you need to go camping before you come.

熊野古道を旅した時に利用しました。熊野の大自然を満喫できゆったりのんびり出来るキャンプ場です。施設は綺麗な水洗トイレ、水道駐車場があり芝生のテントサイトと車中泊サイトのエリアがあります。目の前で川遊びができ、ペット同伴OKです。分別ゴミステーションがあるのでゴミの持ち帰りが無いのが嬉しいです。薪も￥600で売っていました歩いて10分以内に公衆浴場があります大人¥800 車¥700
Kimino Town Nokami Fureai Park

4.5

7 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Kaisougunkiminochou Nishino 971-1

"This park in Kimino Town has a theme of “closeness."" Their Wanpaku Square is fun for everyone from kids to adults. It combines a playground with a big castle that has slides, a suspension bridge, a climbing wall, and more. From the adjacent lookout there's a great view of the park's natural scenery. They have lots of other facilities too, like 20 campsites (no equipment rental) and the first 36-hole park golf course in Wakayama Prefecture, officially recognized by the Nippon Park Golf Association."

紀美野町は合併前は野上町だったのでこの名前になっている山の上にある公園で、芝生広場、遊具、オートキャンプ場、パターゴルフ場などがある。隣に和歌山県動物愛護センターがあり、犬ネコとのふれあいコーナーもある。子供連れで行っても楽しい場所。園内に産直品販売とカフェのふれあい館がある。
Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art

3.5

2 Reviews

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Wakayama Tanabe-shi Nakahechicho Chikatsuyu 891

"You can reach this museum by taking the Ryujin Bus bound for Hongu Taisha-Mae and getting off at the Nakahechi Bijutsukan stop. It mainly displays the work of two painters from Wakayama Prefecture's Tanabe City: Banka Nonagase, who formed Hakuensha and contributed greatly to the local arts, and Ryoun Watase, the Deputy Administrative Director and juror at Nihon Nangain who went on to receive the Wakayama Prefecture Distinguished Cultural Service Prize. The museum itself was the first work of the internationally active architectural team “Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA."""

国道311号線を走っていれば、急に開けた道の駅などもある交差点を北へと、多分間違いようはなかろうか。田辺市は公私の南方熊楠の博物館・記念館は立派で、市立・地域・県立の図書館もあるが、志を維持できない施設もあるのかもしれない。
Nishiyama Picnic Green Park Shoyo no Mori

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Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakacho Ubuyu

A 20-minute drive from JR Kii-Uchihara Station. This nature park is situated on top of 327.8-meter-high Mt. Nishi located on the border between Hidaka Town and Mihama Town. Outfitted with walking paths and rest areas, the park is the perfect destination for picnicking and hiking; an observatory in the park also offers a sweeping view encompassing the Hidaka Plain, Enjugahama Beach, the Hiisaki Coast, and the Kii Channel. The fantastic scenery visible from here was also selected for inclusion in a list of the 100 best sunrises and sunsets in Wakayama. Visitors to the park can also see seasonal flowering plants and wild birds.
Onko Densho-kan Sake Brewery Museum / Kuroushi Chaya

3.5

5 Reviews

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Wakayama Pref. Kainanshi Kuroe 846

"This is the library for the sake-maker. The exhibition hall was used by the old sake brewery, and exhibits tools for producing sake from the Nate Sake Brewery as well as daily living items at that time. You can learn sake-brewing methods from the Edo period (1603-1868) and see business records with the abundant materials. The Black Cattle Teahouse on the opposite side is a reception area and cafe with tables and chairs made from sake-making tools to create a warm atmosphere. Besides being able to taste of sake such as ""Kuroushi"" and ""Hitotsukami,"" you can also relax with coffee or sweet sake. In addition, they sell mainly products from Nate Sake Brewery and also local Wakayama souvenirs such as sake vessels."

海南市にある、和歌山の銘酒、黒牛の蔵元のお店と資料館。駐車場も広くとられています。黒牛の大吟醸から新酒まで、あらゆる銘柄が購入できます。迷ったらこれ、純米吟醸をお土産に買って帰りました。
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route

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Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Nakahechichoukurisugawa

This mountain path is one of the Kumano pilgrimage trails leading to Kumano Sanzan, starting from Tanabe town, leading through the Hongu, Shingu, and Nachi shrines. From the Heian through Kamakura periods, famous for the Kumano goko (goko meaning an outing for the retired emperor, the monk emperor and imperial women) the emperor and the nobility repeatedly made this pilgrimage over 100 times. The Nakahechi path is the official pilgrimage path (the Gokodo) with many traditional remains of folklore along the way, including the Prince Takijirioji-jinja Shrine. This Nakahechi route is also considered a popular walking course, and called the golden route.
Kameike Park

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Wakayama Kainan-shi Sakai

This park is located about ten minutes from Kainan-higashi Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. Kameike Pond is a reservoir created by Izawa Yasobee during the Edo period. It is one of the largest reservoirs in Wakayama Prefecture and also the one in Wakayama Prefecture selected as one of the 100 Best Japanese Reservoirs. An artificial island has been built in the center of the pond. Soseikaku, a villa belonging to the Kishu Tokugawa family, was relocated to the island in 1968. The park is also famous for the 2000 or so cherry trees have been planted along the promenade that surrounds the pond as well as around Soseikaku.
Ryujin Village Mandala Art Museum

3.0

3 Reviews

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Wakayama Tanabe-shi Ryujinmura Ryujin 203

"Visitors can find this museum by following National Route 371 north along the Hidakagawa River from the hot spring resort area of Ryujin Village, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. As its name indicates, it houses over 100 mandalas. Some date back 1200 years, to the era when the Shingon monk Kobo Daishi founded the first monastery on Mt. Koya. There is a special exhibit in his honor called ""The Light of Kobo Daishi Kukai."" In addition to mandalas, the museum also exhibits haiku, poems, and other items connected with Buddhism."

2016年6月23日にみなべから高野山に向かう途中に立ち寄りました。トリップアドバイザーに施設の写真が掲載されていないことから行きましたが、曼陀羅の説明がないので、ただ見ただけという感じでした。
Kinan Tourist Vineyard

4.0

2 Reviews

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Wakayama Tanabe-shi Inaricho

This vineyard is located a six-minute drive from the Nanki Tanabe Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway via National Route 42 and Prefectural Route 29. Located next to Domeki Park, it is the oldest tourist-oriented vineyard in the prefecture. The summers are cool with a large difference in temperature between daytime and nighttime, making this an ideal environment for growing grapes. The owners do everything they can to grow high quality, sweeter grapes. Visitors can enter the vineyard free of charge and buy as many grapes as they want. They may not eat any grapes inside the vineyard, but after paying, they can go to the rest area and eat the grapes they have purchased along with any food they have brought in. It is recommended that visitors put freshly picked grapes in ice water before eating them.

お盆ごろいつも買いに行きます。いつも自宅用は少し難ありで安いのを買い、進物用は少し高いですが大きな房でぎっしり粒がついているのを買います。こんなところにブドウ園があるなんてびっくりするようなところにあります。
Shinjo Comprehensive Park

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Wakayama Tanabe-shi Takinaicho 24-16

This park located in Takinai-cho, Tanabe City has a rich natural environment on a vast site covering 23 hectares. Besides the existence of nature trails, this park has cultural facilities such as an outdoor music hall, art museum and large playground equipment. It is a park where you can enjoy cultural activities together with nature.
Noguchi Auto Camping Ground

Leisure / Hobbies

Wakayama Gobo-shi Noguchi 1069

This vast campground on the riverbed of the Hidaka River is about a two-minute drive from the Gobo Interchange on the Yuasa-Gobo Road. Each of its spacious auto sites has more than 150 square meters (10 meters x 15 meters) of well-maintained turf and is equipped with AC power. Camp facilities include flush toilets and heated showers. Campers can also rent outdoor equipment such as barbecue grills, and tents. A supermarket, liquor store, DIY store, deluxe bathhouse, and other businesses are conveniently located within a five-minute drive from campground.
Ubuyu Beach

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Wakayama Pref. Hidakagunhidakachou Ubuyu 727-2

Boasting the clearest sea waters in the Kansai region, this shoal beach is covered with over one kilometer of white sand. This easily accessible beach enjoyed by families and visitors in the summer, approximately 12 minutes by bus from the JR Kii Uchihara Station and just 10 minutes from the Kawabe Interchange off the Hanwa Expressway. In the winter, it is popular with surfers who take advantage of the favorable surf (not allowed in summer). This an attractive area not only for swimming, but for fishing, diving, locales serving the Kii peninsula specialty fish, longtooth grouper, and other hot springs facilities are nearby, making.

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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.