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After visiting popular Tokyo and Osaka, where is worth traveling in Japan in summer? Of courseWakayama, Kumano, Ise,Along the way, there are seas, forests, and temples, which not only allow you to unlock the hidden beauty of Japan, but also provide delicious seafood.

I have compiled a route with many temples, lush forests, few people, beautiful scenery, and hot springs.Travel newbies can just copy it!

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Transportation Tips

Kii PeninsulaIt is the largest peninsula in Kansai, Japan, with many scenic spots such as Wakayama, Shirahama Onsen, Kumano Kodo, Horyuji Temple, etc. This Kansai niche route starts from Wakayama City.It is most convenient to fly to Kansai Airport, and it only takes 40 minutes to get to Wakayama。

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Can be obtained fromWakayama - Shirahama - Kii Katsuura - ShinguThe most important transportation route in the Kii Peninsula isLimited Express Train Kuroshio, you can reach important transit points such as Kii-Tanabe, Kii-Katsuura, and Shingu.

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Transportation in Japan is convenient but there are many routes. This route costs 3930 yen just from Wakayama to Shirahama, and a round-trip bus ride from Shingu to Kumano Hongu Taisha costs more than 5000 yen. It costs about 17000+ yen to complete the entire route.

If you plan to travel around the Kii Peninsula and take the haruka to and from the airport, this PASS is a good deal.

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Wakayama-Shirahama

It takes about 1.5 hours from Wakayama Station to Shirahama Station. JR Shirahama Station is a very small station.Full of cute panda elements,It can be seen that pandas are really popular in Japan.

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There are blue sea, white sand beach, hot springs and seafood here.Everything you want to experience on vacation can be found here.Shirahama Coast is so beautiful. No wonder Conan wants to come here for vacation. The Jelly Sea in the Pacific Ocean is really worthy of its reputation.

inSandanbeki, Senjojiki, EngetsujimaThese three are basically the places that everyone who comes to Shirahama for tourism will visit, and they are also the three main scenic spots promoted by the local area.

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Sandanbeki, Senjojiki, Engetsujima

Sandanbeki is a famous cliff located on the coast of Shirahama.The Sandan Wall is actually a large rock wall in the sea that is 2 kilometers long and 50-60 meters high.There is an observation deck on the cliff where you can enjoy the sea view of Nanki.

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This place was selected by the Japanese as a "holy place for lovers".So you will find many young couples coming here to play, and on the way to Sandanbeki you will pass by a shopping street with hot food, charcoal grilled food, ice cream and souvenirs, so you don’t have to worry about going hungry when you arrive.

SenjojikiIt is one of Shirahama's iconic attractions.It attracts tourists with its complex terrain and broad views.It is a natural wonder that looks like a thousand stacked tatami mats. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and it is also a great place to take photos.

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Yuanyue Island is famous for its unique full moon-shaped gap.You can see the golden sunset appearing right in the gap of the full moon.It is a perfect place to watch the sunset.

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Shiraharahama Beach

Shirarahama Beach is very popular.This is the first beach in Honshu where sea bathing is allowed.The white sand is very fine, and it is connected to the jelly sea like a colorful oil painting! It is very pleasant to sit here and bask in the sun, or to take a walk and enjoy the sea breeze. You will feel relaxed and refreshed.

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Shirahama Onsen

Shirahama Onsen has existed since the 7th century and is known as one of the "three oldest hot springs in Japan" along with Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture and Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture. There are many hot springs in Japan.However, there are not many places where you can combine hot spring bathing and sea watching, these two super attractive buffs.

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The most popular hotel where you can enjoy hot springs and sea views 📍The Infinity Hotel & Spa Nanki Shirahama, undoubtedlyThe first-tier hot spring hotelIt is located on a small hill, surrounded by mountains and the sea, with a wide sea view. The hotel has a shuttle bus to the scenic spots.

The hotel belongs toVery old western-style hotelThe guest rooms have Japanese and Western styles. When you walk in, you feel like you have fallen into a Japanese drama from the 1980s. However, because the hotel has been renovated, the facilities inside are still very new and it is very comfortable to live in!

Taking a hot spring bath is the most important thing.The hotel has three public baths, named Sea, Sky, and Subaru.Each bathing beach has a different orientation and unique scenery, so it is worth taking the time to unlock them one by one.

Moreover, the hotel's furniture is of the highest quality.The table in the picture below is imported from Italy, and the chair is designed by Danish designer Hans Jacobsen. If you have enough budget to come to Shirahama, it is really worth staying for a few nights.

Tore tore fish market

A great place for gourmets, it is said to be the largest seafood market in Kansai. After taking a hot spring bath, you can go to Toretore Market for a stroll.Here you can find the freshest fish and various delicacies of Shirahama.

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Shirahama - Kii-Katsuura

On the third day of the trip, you can try to move towards a farther destination, such asKii Katsuura, located on the southeast coast of the Kii Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean,It takes about 2 hours from Shirahama.This is one of the important production areas of Japanese tuna (now you know what to eat when you come here).

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A quiet and lively tuna auction

The city ranked first in tuna fishing in Japan. In the early morning, the bigeye, yellowfin, longfin and bluefin tuna caught were arranged in a regular pattern, and the bidders skillfully selected them. After the auction, the fish were sold out."Kii Katsuura Raw Tuna"It is sold in the form of to Tokyo and Toyosu markets.

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Guests canFree to visit the 2nd floor, the view is great,There is a tuna-related information museum in the small building next door, which is also open to tourists for free. I would like to recommend a few restaurants with good reputations to you.

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📍Nigiwaiichiba Market：It's right next to the fish market, opens at around 8am, and has fresh tuna donburi for you to try. If the weather is nice, you can sit outside facing the sea and enjoy freshly caught delicacies.

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📍Yamato:The tuna restaurant with the best reputation in the town uses the freshest tuna from the port every day to make rice bowls. The price of set meals is basically less than 100 yuan, and you can eat as much as you want of the plump and fresh tuna.

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📍Bodai：It is located directly opposite JR Kii-Katsuura Station. In addition to tuna dishes, they also offer unique whale dishes, whitebait rice bowls, etc. You can try it out. It is a small restaurant with a lot of style.

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Most people come to Kii-Katsuura asThe next stop is Kumano Sanzan.This is an important transportation hub to the Kumano Sanzan and one of the important stations on the Kumano Kodo. Next, let’s set off for the Kumano Sanzan!

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Kii Katsuura - Kumano Sanzan

The Kumano Sanzan are not three mountains, but the three most important shrines on the Kumano Kodo.Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha ShrineSince ancient times, countless people have visited the Kumano Sanzan along the Kumano Kodo.

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Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine

The most beautiful of the three Kumano mountains, it originated from the primitive natural worship of Nachi Falls and is located halfway up Nachi Mountain.The mountains are filled with fog all year round, like a fairyland.To visit the shrine, you need to climb very high and long steps. You can also go inside the towering old trees in the shrine, which is quite interesting.

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Kumano Sanzan - Wakayama

It takes about an hour to drive from Kii-Katsuura to Shingu and the other two major shrines of the Kumano Sanzan.The bus was running through the green mountains and forests, which was very pleasing to the eyes.

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Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was originally built on Nakasu Osaigahara where the Kumano River, Otonashi River, and Iwata River meet, but was rebuilt at its current location after it was washed away by a flood in the late 19th century.

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The shrine has a history of more than 900 years. Kumano Hongu Taisha is not only the intersection of all the Kumano Kodo, but also the gathering place of the gods. Oh, and it is a pet-friendly shrine, with cute dogs everywhere.

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The Great Torii is the original site of the Kumano Hongu Shrine and is one of the shrine's iconic buildings. It is 10 stories high and is surrounded by extremely open fields and mountains.Only by being there can you feel the shock that this combination of nature and humanity brings to the soul.

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine

One of the three Kumano shrines, Hayatama Taisha, is located in the city of Shingu. According to legend, the gods of Kumano first descended on Mt. Kamikura, and later during the reign of Emperor Keikyu, a new shrine (palace) was built on the current site of the shrine, hence the name "Shingu".

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Unlike the ancient architectural style of Hongu Taisha,The vermilion shrine is the symbol of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine.It looks very grand and magnificent, showing the unique charm of Japanese shrine architecture, and is more like the shrine style we know.

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Next to the shrine is a 1,000-year-old sacred willow tree.The thousand-year-old sacred tree "梛の大树" is registered as a national natural monument. The willow leaves are considered to be the sacred leaves that connect humans and gods, so you can ask for a willow leaf-shaped fortune.

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The above recommended routes can not onlyHiking, mountain climbing,StillTake a hot spring bath and stroll along the coastline, it is truly a people-friendly holiday paradise.