Other Sightseeing Spots in Kushimoto / Koza / Susami Area
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- Shionomisaki Tower
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- Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunkushimotochou Shionomisaki 2706-26
- Cape Shiono is at the southernmost point of Honshu, the main island of Japan. This observation deck adjoins the sprawling grass field that unfurls at its tip, offering a sweeping view of the vast expanse of sea. The stunning view of the horizon showcases the Earth’s curvature brilliantly. You can receive a certificate as proof of your visit, too.
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It could have been nice, the view is great, but poor maintenance of the building and bad smell in the elevator. Maybe it is because of the corona, not sure, but looks like a bit deserted, I was the...
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- Underwater Observatory
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4.071 Reviews
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kushimotocho Arida 1157 Kushimoto Underwater Park
- This observatory is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Susami-minami Interchange. It is situated inside Kushimoto Underwater Park, and there is a free shuttle bus that runs from the JR Kushimoto Station. As the name suggests, visitors can use the observatory to look underwater from above ground. The coastal area of Kushimoto is known as the world's northernmost coral colony registered in the Ramsar Convention. In addition to the table corals, there are also around 270 species of fish, including schools of Largescale Blackfish, which can be observed here. Depending on the temperature of the water, anywhere from 20 to 70 species of fish can be seen at a time. The facility is open all year round, and business hours are extended during long holidays.
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Dont just visit the aquarium. The giant turtles at the aquarium are a sight to behold but your visit is incomplete if you dont venture out, step onto the bridge, entered the Tower and go...
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- Shionomisaki Lighthouse
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kushimotocho Shionomisaki 2877
- It is one of the eight Western-style lighthouses built under the Edo Treaty in the early Meiji period. It is designated as a Grade A preservation lighthouse with high historical value and has been selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan.
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- Kashinozaki Lighthouse
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- Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunkushimotochou Kashino
- Standing atop the Kashino cliffs, this is Japan’s oldest lighthouse with a still working light. When ships from all over the world began visiting Japan after the country’s borders opened, this lighthouse was constructed according to a design by British engineer Richard Henry Brunton. The daffodils that bloom profusely on the premises are said to have been planted by the British engineers to remind them of their hometown.
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- Kanayama Observatory
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- Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunkushimotochou Oshima
- An observatory situated on Mt. Kana on the northern side of the island of Kii Oshima. Positioned 90 meters above sea level, the observatory offers a sweeping view of Kushimoto Town, Cape Shionomisaki, and, above all, the picturesque Hashiguiiwa Rocks on the opposite shore. On clear days, visitors can even see all the way to Mt. Nachi and Oshima Port. The roughly one-kilometer long trail leading from the base of the mountain to the observatory has no steep inclines; meanwhile, subtropical vegetation grows lushly along the trail. The observatory has benches and is a popular destination for those looking to enjoy a little mountain hiking.
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- Kushimoto Ohashi
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kushimotocho Oshima
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- Takano Sutembodai
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- Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunkushimotochou Kashino
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- Kuro Shima Observation Deck
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- Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Susami Cho Mirozu
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- Koza Kaido
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- Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kozagawacho
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- Yatara-zaka
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- Wakayama Prefecture Higashimuro-gun Kushimoto-cho
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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