Cherry Trees at Kokawadera Temple Takako Sakamoto I walked on a pathway lined with blooming cherry trees to Kokawadera Temple feeling the soft breeze caressing my cheek.
Blossom Colored Kokawadera Temple Takako Sakamoto Wakayama's pride, spacious 115,850㎡ Kokawadera Temple was radiant with cherry blossom color.
Activities Hyakkenzan Gorge Alena Eckelmann Hyakkenzan Gorge, a deep valley in the south of the Kii Peninsula, has your ideal summer hiking course. Why? It is a short tr...
Transportation Kishigawa Line Mary Kawai Cats work as Super Station Masters at two stations along Wakayama Prefecture's Kishigawa Line.
Activities Shirahama Beach Ash Shirahama Beach boasts white sand imported from Australia and a pleasant blue expanse of water perfect for swimming in.
Beauty & Spa Shirahama Onsen Park Sougen no Yu [Closed] Ash Shirahama Onsen Park gives you a "super sento" experience while bathing in one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. This onsen...
Accommodation Meeting the Monks of Koya-San Lauren Jade Hill Find out what it's like to stay with the monks in one of Koya-San's Shukubo, and explore this beautiful mountainous region.
Accommodation Kiri-no-Sato Lodge Alena Eckelmann Kiri-no-Sato is a mountain-top lodge offering a splendid view, organic food for dinner and breakfast, and a soak in hot water...
Activities Touring Dorokyo Gorge by Hovercraft (currently Suspended Because of Corona) Alena Eckelmann Hovercraft trip to the emerald-green waters in Doro Gorge, Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
Accommodation The Sacred Valley of Koyasan Bonnie Waycott The Sacred Valley of Koyasan. A Unesco world heritage site in the Kii Mountain range.
Culture Hongu Taisha Spring Festival 2027 Alena Eckelmann Festivals to honor the Kumano Deities and the tradition of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage are an inherent part of the annual cale...
