Nanki-Shirahama Airport 2 hr 1
Seigantoji (36 min) Maruyama Senmaida (39 min) Daimonzaka (28 min) Shichiri-mihama Beach (20 min) Beach, sea turtles, and loggerhead sea turtle Kamikura Shrine (16 min) Shrine on a sacred boulder reached by climbing over 500 steps, with ocean & Shingu City views. Taiji-cho Whale Museum (36 min) Popular museum featuring a massive scale whale replica alongside 1,000 materials related to whaling. Hananoiwaya Jinja (31 min) This ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to a big rock formation holds a semiannual festival. Kumano Hayatama Taisha (13 min) Recently rebuilt, this well-known Shinto shrine from the 12th century is a well-known, scenic spot. Roadside station Kihocho Umigame-park (12 min) Sea turtles, autumn leaf color, and turtles Nakanoshima (30 min) Striking, clifftop hot spring hotel featuring an outdoor pool, an open-air bathhouse & ocean views. Shingū Castle (8 min) Stone remains of Shingū Castle, once home to a samurai warrior's daughter, set by the Kumano River. Hirou-jinja (33 min) Nachi Falls (32 min) This 133-m. flow of natural water is considered the tallest individual waterfall in Japan. Jofuku Park (4 min) Memorial park dedicated to Xu Fu from the Qin Dynasty, with a traditional gate & stone statues. Kumano-Nachi Taisha (37 min) Part of the Kumano Kodo UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Shinto shrine hosts a landmark waterfall. |