Shopping Spots in Nachikatsuura / Taiji / Shingu Area

  • Katsuura Fishing Port Nigiwai Market
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
    Shopping
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Tsukiji 7-12
    A fishing port located in Nachikatsuura Town, a part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage Site. The port serves as a base for tuna longline fishing and boasts the greatest catches of fresh tuna in Japan. Tuna auctions are also held here early in the morning, and visitors can watch this taking place from a second-floor observation deck. The Katsuura Fishing Port Nigiwai Market is held at the port every Sunday morning. Visitors to the market can purchase fresh seafood at bargain prices. In addition, the Nankikatsuura Onsen hot spring district is located right next door, making it easy to plan a fun-filled sightseeing route.

    Went in after the tuna auction for some fresh quality tuna. Did not disappoint ! Its a very small market with around 15-20 shops. But their food s great ! Outdoor dining area available as well

  • Hoko-an
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Taiji 2173-1
    A workshop in Taiji Town, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture which makes and sells whale-themed folk crafts; whales are a symbol of the town of Taiji. The cute, round bodies of the shop’s lucky earthenware whale bells called “Kissho Kujira Dorei”, which are based on a local legend about a whale, make them popular souvenirs. The workshop sells a wide variety of uniquely designed items, including tableware and toothpick holders. Hoko-an also holds classes in which participants can paint their own ceramic pieces (reservation required). You can bring home your completed piece the same day.
  • Katsu-ura Kaisanbutsu Center
    Shopping
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Tsukiji 5-1-1
    This souvenir shop is in front of Kii-Katsuura Station and carries nearly 500 specialty Wakayama products, with a focus on marine products. It is operated by a fish shop and guarantees the freshness of its fish and dried products. There’s tuna, whale, horse mackerel, common squid, and other fish along with processed goods. You’ll also find Kishu dried plums, kelp, wakame sea vegetable, local sake, sweets made from orange and plum, and more. There’s even a rest area you can use while waiting for the train.
  • Nachiguro-souhonpo
    Shopping
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimuroguntaijichou Moriura 438
    This long-established sweets manufacturer opened in 1877 and is famous for its “Nachiguro” black candy product, a well-known Wakayama product. The headquarters and factory are located in Taiji Town, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture. There’s a showroom where various Nachiguro products are sold, such as “kuroame Nachiguro” and “tokusei kokuto karinto (fried cookies).” There’s also brown sugar made from sugar cane from Tokunoshima of the Amami archipelago and other Nachiguro products that really make you feel the blessings of Nangoku. Tour reservations available.
  • Sabouchinchouan nachisanten
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Nachisan 39

    公共交通機関を使っての観光は、バスと足が頼りです。疲れた時に口にした「もうでもち」はとてもおいしかったです。

  • Yamaguchi Kohodo
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Nachisan 167-2
    "This souvenir shop is half way along the approach to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Seigantoji Temple. They sell traditional Nachiguro inkstones used for calligraphy, made of Nachiguroishi black stone. Officially designated Wakayama Prefecture souvenirs, these items are of such superb quality that they've been presented to the Imperial family as gifts. The second-generation shopkeeper is recognized as a Wakayama Prefecture master craftsman and has won the Japan Inter-Design Award. The shop is renowned for a kind of inkstone known as the ""Mandala-no-Michi,"" made from a particularly rare variety of Nachiguroishi black stone. Their figurines of owls and the mythical yatagarasu are popular."
  • Nachi Neboke-dou
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    3.5
    43 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Ichinono 3434-1
    This historic Japanese sweet shop was founded in Osaka in 1624. It's approximately five minutes on foot from Daimonzaka's Married Cedars on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. In the quest for the best water for making their sweets, they opened this store in Katsuura to use spring water from Mt. Nachi. Visitors can observe their facility's crafting process with its dedication to flavor and safety. They use Okinawa made sugar for an array of items like ice cream, karinto manju treats, and their original kuro-ame sweets that are meant to be reminiscent of Kishu binchotan charcoal. Meals that feature local marine produce like their raw tuna-topped rice bowls are available too.

    那智黒あめって食べたことありますよね。ソフトクリームはいかがですか?そのまま、期待通りの味をソフトクリームで味わうことができます。ご自身向けのお土産はこれですよ!

  • Kobaido
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Shingu-shi Ohashi Dori 3-3-4

    世界遺産に登録されている速玉神社や神倉神社を訪問した時に香梅堂に立ち寄りました。ベビーカステラのような「鈴焼き」が有名なお店です。一袋に15個くらい入っていて400円ほどだったと思います。温かくて美味しかったです。駐車場には8台くらい車を無料で停められます。

  • Doro Valley Meguri no Sato Kumanogawa
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Shingu-shi Kumanogawacho Hitari 272
  • Jofuku Park Shop
    Shopping
    Wakayama Shingu-shi Jofuku 1-4-24
    This park located a two-minute walk from JR Shingu Station. The park is dedicated to the Chinese alchemist and explorer Xu Fu, known in Japan as Jofuku. It is said that he came to Japan over 2,200 years ago in search of the elixir of life on the order of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang. The park features a particularly vivid Chinese-style tower gate, a stone memorial to Xu Fu, and seven stone monuments to his seven chief vassals. The park's shop sells a number of Xu Fu-themed merchandise including Jofuku-no-Yu bath additive and Jofukucha. Jofukucha is a blend of Kumano green tea and Japanese evergreen spicebush, which is said to have been discovered by Xu Fu on his search for the elixir of life. The park also offers bicycle and Chinese dress rentals.
  • Taiji Gyokyo(Fishermen Association) Supermarket
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
    Shopping
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Taijicho Taiji 3171-7
    This supermarket is located opposite and slightly to the left of Taiji Fishermen Association. It is directly managed by the fishing association, and sells fresh fish and processed goods such as dried food. In addition to whale meat, which is recommended to be eaten as sashimi, there is also a wide variety of bacon, de-boned fish, and canned food which is perfect for souvenirs. The store draws many local customers because it sells fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. Another appeal of the store is the wide variety of other goods apart from seafood, such as vegetables, clothing and everyday sundries. The store's whale meat is also sold online.

    9月に「白鯨」に宿泊し、鯨料理と温泉を楽しんだ。 白鯨と漁協スーパーは少し離れているが、漁協と漁協スーパーは隣同士で、潰れたスーパーを挟んで町役場などは中心の町内のご近所である。 ふるさと納税という制度があって、うまく使う能力のない自治体から、魅力的な物品や企画を提供できる自治体に納税先を自由に選択できる制度でもある、と見ることもできようか。 2019年の太地町が企画したふるさと納税は何の魅力...

  • Kame Hachiya
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Taijicho Taiji 3383
    This Japanese confectionery store is located down the road from the entrance of Tomyo-ji Temple, in a residential area of Taiji Town. Their specialty is Tetsumen-mochi. About the origin of this famous rice cake, itis said that a monk once visited this place looking for an inn, while on the pilgrimage to Kumano. He could not find the inn, but an old man of the town, called Kamehachi, let the monk stay at his home, and by way of thanks, the monk taught the old man how to make the special mochi (rice cake). The name of the Tetsumen-mochi is derived from the name the monk gave when asked who he was. It is made by wrapping Azuki beans from Tokachi in a layer of rice flour. It is also sold as a set, and is recommended for souvenirs and gifts.
  • Katsuura Port Nigiwai Hiroba Morning Market (Union of Kansai Governments Direct Sales Market)
    Shopping
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tsukiji Katsuura Fishing Port
    This morning market, located in Nigiwai Plaza in Katsuura Fishing Port, is open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. It is also occasionally open for special events. Tuna caught at Katsuura Fishing Port, the site of Japan's largest freshwater tuna haul, is sold here. Fish may also be filleted and sold here on an irregular basis. A reservation made at least three days in advance allows visitors to enjoy the experience of canning tuna. It is also highly recommended to have breakfast of the local specialties such as saury sushi, mehari-zushi (sushi wrapped with takana leaves) and rice bowl dishes. There is also a parking area nearby, which is only open on Sundays.
  • Chinchoan Katsuura Store
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tsukiji 4-3-13
    "This Japanese confectionery store can be found by following Prefectural Route 238 from the JR Kii-Katsuura Station, and taking a left at the intersection one turn before the dead end. It has a main store in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, and six stores in the southeastern part of the prefecture. It sells Annoshi and Mikasa, which are Wakayama Prefecture's most highly coveted confections on the Kumano Pilgrimage, and customers can request to purchase any number of confections. For a limited time only, the store also sells unique products such as the ""Little Rumor Potato"" Japanese-style sweets, which have a slight cinnamon fragrance, while preserving tradition.,."

    裝潢及佈置尚算舒適,燈光柔和,前一日去很多人,第二日去不用預約也有位置,服務好,但係不太有禮貌,可以更友善,不用等位,上菜如果能一次上就更好,食物份量足夠,味道很新穎特別 ,大家都讚不絕口

  • Fujino Soy Sauce Brewery
    Shopping
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tenma 1537
    This brewery is located a little to the north along National Route 42, from the JR Kii-Temma Station. The long-established store was founded in 1920, and uses underground water that springs from Nachi Mountain Range to create a special soy sauce that is made with particular techniques and ingredients. The organic JAS-certified factory sells organic dark-colored koikuchi soy sauce which clears all testing standards, as well as a variety of other soy sauces, such as dark-colored koikuchi, light-colored usukuchi and sashimi soy sauce. Factory tours are available only by making a telephone reservation in advance.
  • Marusho Rice Vinegar Brewery
    Shopping
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tenma 271
    This brewery is located approximately a two-minute walk from the JR Kii-Temma Station. It can be found by taking a right when exiting the station, then taking a left. The long-established brewery was founded in 1879, and has been featured in many different forms of media, including magazines and television shows. Its owners have used underground water from Kumano Mountain Range for brewing vinegar, expending time and effort, since its founding. Its products range from brewed vinegar such as the 12-time Monde Selection award-winning Nachikurokomesu as well as vinegar for seasoning, ponzu and other varieties.
  • Wakaya Honten
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Nachisan 456

    熊野那智大社と飛瀧神社を参拝して歩き疲れたので、休憩とお土産購入で利用しました。焼き立てのお滝もちは、熱々でもちもちで優しい甘さでした。なお、お滝もちの賞味期限は一週間とのことです。

  • AEON Shingu
    Shopping
    Wakayama Shingu-shi Hashimoto 2-14-23
  • Super Center Okuwa Nanki
    Shopping
    Wakayama Shingu-shi Sano 3-11-19
  • Familymart Nachikatsuura
    Shopping
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Hamanomiya 97-banchi 3

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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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