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  • Taiji Whale Museum
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    4.0
    151 Reviews
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Taiji 2934-2
    A museum in Taiji, Taiji Town, Higashimuro County. Through various displays visitors can learn about the more than 400 year old relationship Taiji Town has had with whaling, as well as traditional whaling techniques, and the ecology of whales. Visitors can also watch the whales in action in dolphin and whale shows like the short-finned pilot whale show held in the natural pool built in the sea. The full scale skeleton of the world's largest animal, the blue whale, exhibited outdoors, is an impressive sight.

    Please do not patronize this cruel and inhuman “museum” the beautiful albino dolphin named Angel swims in circles in a filthy small tank. Horrible.

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  • Jofuku Park
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    3.5
    64 Reviews
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    Wakayama Pref. Shingushi Jofuku 1-4-24
    This spot is said to be where the sorcerer Jofuku arrived in Japan seeking the elixir of eternal youth at the behest of Emperor Qin of China, in third century BC. It was established as a park in 1994. The tomb of Jofuku, surrounded by the trees from which the tendaiu elixir was made, is here, as well as his epitaph and the Nanatsuka memorial to Jofuku’s seven vassals. At the shop one can buy tea that contains the tendaiuyaku (miraculous medicinal plant), as well as rent bicycles and Chinese style costumes.

    So Jofuku is really a court shaman from China and it was really interesting to learn more about him. I dont know if the elixir of life plant works for health, but you can buy some products .ade...

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  • Yoshino-Kumano National Park
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    Mie prefecture, Nara prefecture, Wakayama prefecture
    This national park straddles the three prefectures of Wakayama, Mie and Nara, and is made up of the mountainous areas located in the middle of the Kii Peninsula and the rivers and coastal areas located in the southern part of the peninsula. There are many scenic sights in the park such as Yoshino Mountain, famous as one of Japan’s top cherry blossom viewing areas, the well-known and highest peak in the Kinki region Mt. Hakkyogatake, Kareki Nada known for its beautiful scenery, as well as numerous historical buildings including the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. There are visitor centers in two areas of the park in Ukui and Odaigahara, exhibiting materials on nature and the ecosystems of each region, as well as periodically holding events such as nature observation sessions etc. Sign language or written messages may be used for communication.
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  • Okutoro Park
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kitayama Mura Shimoi
    A 60-minute bus ride from JR Kumanoshi Station. This public park is situated along National Route 169 facing the Kitayama River. The park grounds are dotted with a variety of facilities, including a restaurant, hot spring bathhouse, and camping bungalows and auto camping site, all of which are connected by a road. There's also tennis courts equipped for nighttime games and an outdoor adventure club base. The Kitayama Village Tourism Center accepts reservations for traditional log river rafting down the Kitayama River. The park is the perfect place to enjoy activities in the great outdoors.
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  • Tamanoura Beach
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Konoshiro
    A five-minute walk from the Konoshiro bus stop and 20 minutes from JR Shimosato Station. This beach is located next to the Tamanoura Enchi park beyond a residential area and before the Kisei Main Line railway crossing. There is a nearby parking area with space for 30 vehicles, and the beach is replete with changing rooms, showers, and toilets. The beach is open for swimming in most years for around one month from mid-July to mid-August. The beach's waters are shallow, making this a great destination for families with small children. Although barbecuing is prohibited on the beach, conversely this helps to make it quieter and more relaxing.

    小さい頃から高校を出るくらいまで、10年以上毎年通いました。入り江になっているので遠浅で遊びやすく、水もきれい。昔、砂浜に出来た水たまりに小さなエイが居たくらいです。簡易シャワーと更衣室はありますが海の家などはないので食事はコンビニなどで用意していく方がいいです。近所にご飯屋さんもほとんどありません。

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  • Enmanji Park Auto Camping Ground
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Ono 216
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  • Nachi Beach (Blue Beach Nachi)
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Hamanomiya Chinai
    Located approximately five minutes by bus from JR Kii-Katsuura Station, this beach adjacent to JR Nachi Station is open from around mid- July every year and is crowded with many beachgoers. The sandy beach continues for approximately 800 meters, and the major draw is being able to see the clear blue Pacific Ocean, just as the name Blue Beach suggests. It was chosen by the Ministry of the Environment as one of Japan's top 100 beaches, a special evaluation given to particularly excellent beaches. You can also enjoy beach volleyball competitions and marine sports.
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  • Dolphin Resort
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Moriura 703-17
    This dolphin petting facility is located in Taiji Town, known for whales, in Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture. You can feed the dolphins, experience what it’s like to train them, and swim alongside them in the pool on the beach and at the poolside. Children as young as three can feed the dolphins, and other activities have a minimum age of five, so this place is great for some family fun. You can also feed seals, goats, sheep, giant tortoises, and sea turtles.
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  • Dolphin Base
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    Wakayama prefecture Higashi Muro-gun Taicho cho 686-17
    You’ll find this leisure facility in Taiji Town, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture, famously known as “whale town.” You can pet and swim with dolphins, and in the “petting course,” in which you sit on a stage in the water, children as young as two or three can feed and pet the dolphins. The swimming course lets visitors grab onto the friendly dolphins’ dorsal fins and swim a lap. Group members can do different activities in the same area. Reservations required.
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  • Nanki Marine Leisure Service
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Ugui 285-2
    This whale watching ship operates from late April until around the end of September. The Sea of Kumano is famous for whale and dolphin sightings, and each trip lasts three and a half to four hours. When in season, there are about 20 species of whales and dolphins off the coast, from sperm whales over 18 meters long to humpback whales, minke whales, killer whales, false killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, and more. Seeing these majestic creatures swinging their tail fins is a sight to behold. Reservations required. The closest station is Ukui Station.
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  • Taiji Kujirahama Park
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Taiji
    This Park is 10 minutes by municipal circulating bus from JR Taiji Station, right at the Kujirakan Mae bus stop. The park contains a whale museum, an aquarium, a whaling ship, and other facilities that allow visitors to learn about whales. At the whale museum, the attractions include shows by performing whales and dolphins, and afterwards, visitors can interact with the animals by feeding them or pretending to be a trainer. The complete skeleton of a blue whale is on exhibit, and visitors view it up close. A diorama that recreates traditional whaling methods is exhibited.
  • Kiyomaru Tosen
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Yukawa 932
    This whale watching and surf fishing vessel sets out from Katsuura Port in Nachikatsuura Town. Nanki Katsuura Bay is dotted with about 40 large and small islands, and the influence of the Japan Current throughout the year means it's a great place to enjoy fishing for largescale blackfish, red sea bream, black porgy. They also have whale watching cruises that will let you see sperm whales up close. A minshuku lodge beside the port is available for guests who want to stay over, and the boat staffs are glad to provide their local recommendations and other information too.
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  • Kujirahama Beach
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    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Taiji
    "This is a beach located near the Taiji Kujirahama Park. True to its roots of being the home of whale hunting, every year in the summer, one can enjoying watching smaller whales freely swim at the Whale Museum where they are nurtured, making this ""the beach where you can meet whales."" Events where you can swim with the whales are held, and depending on the time, you can watch others swimming next to the whales. The beach has parking and changing facilities on site."
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  • Ruins of Shingu Castle (Ruins of Tankaku Castle)
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    Wakayama Shingu-shi Shingu 7691-1
    "This park built on the former site of a castle is located a 10-minute walk from JR Shingu Station on an elevated spot with the Kumano River on the back. It conveys the historic prosperity of Shingu City. The castle was originally known as ""Tankaku Castle"" because it was the residence of Princess Tankaku, a daughter of Minamoto no Tameyoshi. There was once an inn located on the site of the castle's Kanenomaru enclosure. The remains of a cable car track running up the hill to the castle's foundation are a relic from this time. The castle's foundation and the ruins of its main enclosure are located at the top of stone steps that start at the parking lot. The north side of the main enclosure offers a sweeping view of the Kumano River and the Kumano Ohashi Bridge. Visitors can also enjoy seeing the park's famous cherry blossoms, which are especially beautiful at night, from the end of March to early April."
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  • Koguchi Natural no Ie
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
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    Wakayama Shingu-shi Kumanogawacho Nishi 398

    When I was making the reservation one month before, Ive asked if they can prepare vegetarian meal for me, and they replied they can. However, they seem like havent done any vegetarian meals before...

  • Okutoro Park Camping Ground
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kitayama Mura Shimoi
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  • Gorogoro
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Kujinokawa
  • Ugui Beach
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Ugui
  • Yukawa Beach
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Yukawa
  • Noroshi Yama Park
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    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Katsuura
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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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