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.
Hayatama Shrine & Giant Holy Rock Tomoko Kamishima Kumano Kodo 1: One of the three great shrines of Kumano, Hayatama Shrine, is a place to purify the soul.
Secret Cove of Pirates of Kumano Tomoko Kamishima The San-dan-beki Cliffs of the Kii Peninsula (Wakayama Prefecture), are exceedingly steep. One thousand year ago, Kumano pira...
Shirahama Beach Sand Art Contest Tomoko Kamishima Shirahama Kaigan Park: This Sand-Art Contest started 47 years ago and has taken place every year, much like the famous snow f...
8 Negoroji Temple is Pure Japan! Masayoshi Hirose Enjoy a feeling of Japan and tranquility at a spacious historical site, Negoroji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture.
8 Perfect Day for Cherry Blossoms Masayoshi Hirose Gorgeous cherry blossoms blooming under the soft spring sunshine at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama. What a perfect day for cherr...
8 Strolling around Negoroji Temple Masayoshi Hirose A tranquil walk at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms along the river.
8 Cherry Trees at Kokawadera Temple Masayoshi Hirose I walked on a pathway lined with blooming cherry trees to Kokawadera Temple feeling the soft breeze caressing my cheek.
Accommodation Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Mandy Bartok Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama is centrally located and has comfy beds, copious breakfasts and its own on-site onsen.
Culture Sky Lantern Festival 2025 Kim Bergström As the weather cools down, a wide variety of illumination events begin to pop up at various locations across Japan. One such ...
