Kansai International Airport 52 min
Manpa Resort (33 min) Down-to-earth hot spring hotel featuring a restaurant & bay views, plus karaoke & bathhouses. 生石高原 (44 min) Highland plateau reached by hiking trail & known for views of seasonal Japanese pampas grass. Wakayama Marina City (21 min) Port area with a fish market, local fruits & vegetables for sale, a theme park & hot springs. Kishu Kuroshio Hot Spring (22 min) Indoor & open-air thermal spring pools, plus a wood-paneled sauna that overlooks Wakayama Bay. Porto Europe (20 min) Quaint European-style streets, in full-scale replica, are featured at this enchanting theme park. Dōjō-ji (30 min) Ancient temple with picture scrolls telling the story of Anchin & Kiyohime, plus sacred statues. Jino Island (26 min) Tamatsushima Shrine (28 min) Washigamine Cosmos Park (29 min) Shirasakikaiyo Park Rest Area (32 min) Seaside natural area featuring rugged limestone cliffs, a campground & an observation deck. Tomogashima (34 min) Edo-era garden with a seawater pond & mountain views, landscaped with pine trees & hydrangea blooms. Marina City Umitsuri Fishing Park (23 min) Kishu Toshogu Shrine (30 min) Kimiidera (27 min) Saikazaki Signal Tower (39 min) Rugged headland offering views of Awaji & Shikoku islands from a lighthouse's observation decks. |