8 Culture Blood or Dew Euan Prentis Chikatsuyu offers more than an overnight stop for travellers walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha.
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the ...
Culture Niutsuhime-jinja Shrine & Jison-in Temple Róisín Finnerty Mount Koya's spiritual realm extends further, come and discover the Niutsushime Shrine and Jisonin Temple, which play their o...
12 Culture Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate Larry Knipfing Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) weighs 1...
Culture The Sandy Shores of Shirahama Róisín Finnerty Come and relax on the sandy beaches of Shirahama and explore the beautiful coastal landscapes nearby. A great place for trave...
Culture Kumano Kodo World Heritage Center Kenny King Hin Choi The rich history of Kumano Kodo and its vital position as a religious hub is clearly described in this information center.
8 Culture Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls Masayoshi Hirose Rare build-up of ice on the rocks of Nachi Falls, and beautiful Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
Culture Yuasa and Kushimoto Town Róisín Finnerty Going down to the southernmost tip of Honshu island, you can discover the delightful towns of Kushimoto and Yuasa. Boasting t...
Culture A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan Róisín Finnerty Discover a new world in the spiritual center of Wakayama. Mount Koya offers a new perspective on the traditional world of Jap...
Culture Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors c...