Go a bit farther!Located in Nanki-Katsuura, Kumano-bettei NAKANOSHIMA is a natural hot spring ryokan surrounded by the sea on all sides, providing a unique one-island, one-ryokan experience. Its open-air baths offer superb views, accompanied by the soothing sound of the waves. All rooms feature ocean views. For dinner, indulge in exquisite traditional Japanese fine dining made with seasonal ingredients for a luxurious dining experience. (Nearest station: JR Kii-Katsuura Station)◆ Wakaura TenmanguThis shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. The main hall, adorned with beautiful vibrant colors, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.◆ Kishu Toshogu ShrineThis shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogu-nate. It is known for its splendid shrine buildings and beautiful scenery. In spring, the cherry blossoms reach their peak, and the shrine offers the beauty of nature throughout the changing seasons.A scenic spot surrounded by the sea and mountains, located at the mouth of the Waka River. It is celebrated in Japan’s oldest poetry collection, the Man’yoshu, and is often referred to as the “Sacred Ground of Waka poetry.” Not only can you enjoy superb views mentioned in the poems, but there are also plenty of ac-tivities to enjoy in the sea.The three shrines—Tamatsushima-jinja Shrine, Kishu Toshogu Shrine, and Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine—are collectively known as the “Three Shrines of Wakaura.”◆ Tamatsushima-jinja ShrineThis historic shrine, mentioned in texts as early as 724, enshrines deities such as Wakahirume no Mikoto, the sister of Amaterasu Omikami, the supreme deity in Japanese mythol-ogy. The shrine features a rabbit, a symbol of the divine messenger bringing happiness, on items like the sacred crest and gifts.©2021 Kishu Toshogu inc.©2021 Kishu Toshogu inc.Image for illustrative purposeImage for illustrative purposePhoto Credit: Wakayama Tourism Federation7和歌浦三社碧き島の宿 熊野別邸 中の島和歌の浦紀伊勝浦Three Shrinesin WakauraAzure island accommodationKumano-bettei NAKANOSHIMAWakanoura BayKii-Katsuura
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