Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

View the world six meters below the water surface

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

Exquisite hamburg steak made from domestic boar

Enjoy a meal with brown rice in an traditional Japanese-style home

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

The starting point for the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, offering services that help visitors travel with confidence.

This observation deck lies at the southern tip of Shionomisaki. The seventh and eighth floors, which are 100 meters above sea level, are observation galleries, commanding a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On a fine day, the vista even takes in the distant Mt. Nachi. On entering the deck, you'll receive a certificate for visiting the southernmost point of Japan's main island as proof of your visit to Shionomisaki. The grasslands at the tip of the cape, called “Boro no Shiba,” stretch out over 100,000 square meters. A restaurant there serves a variety of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

Situated in Tanabe, 40 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 41 km from Kozan-ji Temple, Ryunohara Hatago features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. The kitchen features an oven, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Asian and vegetarian options. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. A car rental service is available at the country house. Tokei Shrine is 42 km from Ryunohara Hatago, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.

Pets are welcome. Wanko Gozen and dog runs are popular