Mountain Spots in Kainan / Arita / Minabe / Tanabe Area

  • 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.
  • Mt.Takao
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Toyajo
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Arida-gun Aridagawacho Nakaibara
  • Mt.Mazuma
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    Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
  • Mt.Inugajo
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    Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
  • Mt.Yahazu
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    Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho
  • Mt.Ryuzen
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    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Kasato
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Nakahechicho
  • Mt.Nyoho
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Oto
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kozagawa Cho Matsune
  • Mt.Hoshi
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama
  • Mt.Shirama
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama
  • Mt.Oishigamine
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    Wakayama
  • Shogunzan
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Omoriyama
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Kinugasa
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Nakamisu
  • Omoriyama
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Mugikomori
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Kuronomori
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi
  • Mt.Fudontonomine
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi

Wakayama Areas

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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.

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