Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
12 Culture Hongu Town Virginia Gonzalez Hongu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture that is famous for its World Heritage Sites: the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and the Ku...
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self de...
Culture Nachi Taisha - Kumano Kodo Katherine Moore Nachi Taisha with its waterfall and pagoda is one of the 3 sacred shrines of Kumano in the Kii Mountains - and probably the m...
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arid...
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...
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.
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
11 Culture Shingu's Jofuku Memorial Park Allison Morris If you’re visiting Shingu – especially via train – there’s no excuse to not stop by Jofuku Park as it’s across the street fro...
