This national treasure is a must visit when traveling down the coast of the Mie prefecture. Be careful when hiking the cliff side as the rails aren't completely safe, recommended to bring gloves as the railing could be severely corroded due to the salt water, and when the weather is wet, wear hiking boots. We hike about 1/2 way and turned back due the high winds that were blowing after passing the crest of the peninsula. Wear down and/or a windbreaker as the windchill can get pretty cold during the winter months.

So hot and humid! I felt like jumping into the ocean, but I barely resisted. We didn't want to go back the trail because of the heat, and a local guy kindly told us a tunnel walkway that we could go around. The tunnel was so cool that we got totally refreshed. (Jul. 2025)

Onigajo, located in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. The 1.2 km coastline of unique rock formations is said to have been formed by several rapid upheavals of the ground. The journey from the east exit to the west exit takes approximately 40 minutes and is free of charge. (However, it may be impossible to pass due to weather conditions or high waves.) To get to Onigajo East Exit, take Mie Kotsu Bus No. 13 from JR Kumanoshi Station and get off at Onigajo East Exit, then walk for about 10 minutes.To Onigajo West Exit, go 1.3 km west from JR Kumanoshi Station (about 20 minutes walk).

If you are in the area, this is a place you cannot miss. The walk through experience is unforgettable (extra unforgettable if you are afraid of height lol). There is no entrance fee, but it's a bit of walk/cycle to the entrance point, but it's definitely worth it. We parked our bicycle at the East gate, so we had to walk back from the West gate to East gate again, hence took us around 1 5 hours in total. The walk through is around 40 minutes one way, and the "path" is on the cliff, so you get the stunning view of the sea on one side, and on the other side you could touch and feel the rocks, and admire the amazing work of nature. We were there in September but it was still very hot, suggest to wear sunglasses and have sun protection if it's a sunny day.

A fun walk if you have a car. You can go back to the parking lot through a cool tunnel on the other side of the mountain.

A great place to go for a lovely coastal walk along the cliffs. The water here is beautiful and the cliffs are amazing. You can really get a sense of the power of nature by looking at all the erosion and the bent hand rails from the power of the waves. I recommend walking fully to the end and back to experience the whole walk. There is plenty of free parking at the local visitors centre and they sell drinks and snacks should you get hungry or thirsty. It is a little busy at the start of the walk but the further you walk the less people you will see.

Our knees can't handle it. Too hot when we went there. Evenso, place is beautiful. 😍

Felt there was nothing extremely special about the Taisha. Conveniently beside another attraction, the shopping alley. But worth skipping even if you are passing by via car.

One of the Kumano Sanzan (3 Grand Shrines of Kumano), it is the smallest but yet most accessible which is near to a railway station. The shrine is quite quiet on weekdays, and it does not have much to see other than the building itself. Would be a good start for the 3 Shrines Journey

Free parking is available and part of the world heritage shrine. Could be a little bit touristy when the tour bus arrive.

One of the very famous Kumano route shrines (Sanzan). You can pick up your Kumano Kodo walk stamp. It was not spread out like other shrines. I went in Autumn and the leave colours were amazing.

Lovely Shinto shrine. Small location. Popular but not crazy. Nice atmosphere. Well maintained.

A beautiful shrine breathed at the foot of the mountains. Definitely worth the visit if you're in Shingu!

Their bells make heavenly comfortable sounds!

Amazing place to be in the spring . Visited in April and the rice patties were filled with water. Spent there over 1 hour walking among the terraces and could have spent more time. There is a few designated parking areas (like 3/4 to the top and on the top as well, a toilet.

It was a scenic spot for rice terrace. Nothing special to see at the moment. Looked unattended. Road was narrow. Be aware of oncoming cars.

A beautiful traditional terraced rice field. Come here in April-May to see the planting season. Come in June/July/August to see the rice fields in full growth and come in the autumn to see the harvesting. There are a few places to park your car here but not many so it may be difficult to park. I recommend parking elsewhere and walking. There is a lovely hike nearby where from the top of the mountain you get a great view of the rice fields.

Went to see the Maruyama Senmaida rice terraces. Absolutely incomparable views, unforgettable experience! The hills are cut into terraces, fill them with rainwater, and plant paddy (rice). As scenic as it can get, when the coloured clouds and sun is also reflected from the water filled terraces; the sight offers great opportunities to the avid photographers or even amateurs. The landscape changes throughout the year, from the beginning of planting season where the terraces are water filled, then to the fields of green of the young rice plants growing up, and finally ripening to golden hues at harvest. These rice terraces are absolutely stunning! Definitely worth the trip out there.

Beautiful!! If you like photography, better you come early, because everybody booked place for take a good view. And also few area parking. People used parked the car in the side the road.

Very nice place to visit. Even in seasons other than summer the view is pretty and the terraces impressive. There is also a good toilet and a parking lot.

A beautiful Terrance field that has numerous steps. Came at the wrong season but I can imagine if you time it right, it's an amazing view up here at the viewpoint.

Highlight of our stay in Wakayama Prefecture… absolutely loved the boat cruise. We were lucky not many people on that day & only 2 of us in a boat. Definitely recommend this river cruise.

Foreigners unite! Don't miss this amazing, beautiful cruise. You have to make a reservation in the website, which doesn't have English translation, so use Google translate. It costs 3000 yen per person, and takes 40 minutes. It was a highlight of our kii trip.

This is a must site. Try go get here early in the morning and take the boat up the gorge. The boat staff are so friendly. They open at 8:30. Book in advance to make sure they are running.

Did a cruise which was wonderful. Very pretty and the only way to see the gorge. Tickets were around ¥3000 which seemed reasonable

Majestic & stunning view, every corner is a wow. Friendly & helpful boatman & lady at the ticket booth. The water is soooo clean & clear. The boat ride took about 40 min, we had the whole boat to ourselves. They even provide a soft blanket for me to stay warm.

Nestled in Japan, Dorokyo Gorge is a serene haven of lush landscapes and towering cliffs. A boat ride along the Kitayama River unveils breathtaking rock formations, including the iconic "Mani-iwa Rock." The gorge is a harmonious blend of nature and culture, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Silence and unforgettable river landscapes make you wonder and feel peacefully

Trail here is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about geographical and rock 🪨 formations. There is a lot of effort put into curating this trailhead to educate the public on the various changes that have taken place over millions of years. IMO, this doesn't lose out to more spectacular spots around the world. The variety of various formations and their maintenance are really well done. I'm guessing the ratings are lower due to Paris Syndrome than anything. Perhaps one day, when Onigajo Center becomes famous overnight, people will be rating this place 6 stars ⭐ out of 5 😆 Giving this place 4/5 stars due to completing the trail really early before 8.30am, so no clue as to how the cafes and shops here are like.

A neat souvenir shop with local snacks, crafts and t-shirts for purchase. Some mandarins on sale during the December month. Nice place to stop by before hiking Onigajo cliff and a nice rest stop after the hike before proceeding to the next destination.

Very interesting and unique clef walk. It was longer than anticipated. One need to set aside at least 60-90 min to truly enjoy it without being too rushed.

Good

Not much selection of souvenirs but enough to shop for local souvenirs. T-shirts are all 2500yen. Be aware everything you buy here in Japan will include tax. On everage, 2000yen will become 2200 yen 😐

good

Convenient

What a delightful restaurant. Made reservations 1 wk prior but somehow it didn't make it into their books. Manager was still generous enough to squeeze all 16 of us in somehow... Food selection was great. There's something for everyone. Their fresh seafood was really awesome. Great value for money.

A little bit hot in the summer time afternoon

Quite a busy restaurant! It also has a nice fish tank with loads of seafood altogether. The food came really fast so if you are looking for a quick meal, this is a convenient place. Theres a queue during busy hours though! The maguro set has pretty thick cuts of tuna which was satisfying!

Steak was so soft and delicious.

Super delicious food at good prices, just had an issue with some dessert that the owner quickly fixed. Great spot to relax after sightseeing. Would definitely go again.

Thought this was just a regular izakaya but the raw maguro (tuna) served here with the lunch set was some of the best I've ever had.

Good was amazing ! So fresh , very well worth visiting if you are in the area

This restaurant is one of my favorites in the area, it’s a bit of a drive from our house but well worth the trip. Everything we’ve had here has been fantastic, curry ramen is their signature dish and a must try 😎👍🏻

curry ramen was amazing!

Friendly staff and great cuisine!

(Translated by Google) [Hokusho, a famous hideaway restaurant surrounded by nature] ``Hokusho'' is located in a quiet place in the mountains. Although the exterior is rustic, the interior is clean and has a relaxing atmosphere. The sashimi set meal is extremely fresh and has plenty of thickly sliced ​​sashimi! The curry udon was also spicy and the soup stock was delicious. It seems to be a famous restaurant loved by local customers, and the parking lot fills up quickly during the day, so we recommend arriving early. Payment is in cash only. A restaurant where you can take a break in a location surrounded by nature. As others have said, I think people have different opinions about the store's response. It's probably a family business, with the father having previously run an izakaya, and the son taking over the business, with the mother and neighbors coming to help out. I felt that the son seemed to be speaking to the mother in a slightly harsh tone. I feel like it's because it's hard to manage and I'm so busy. (Original) 【自然に囲まれた隠れ家的名店「ほくしょう」】 山あいの静かな場所にたたずむ「ほくしょう」。 外観は素朴ながら、店内は清潔感があり落ち着ける雰囲気。 刺身定食は鮮度抜群で、厚切りの刺身がたっぷり！ カレーうどんもスパイシーで出汁が効いていて絶品でした。 地元客に愛される名店らしく、昼どきは駐車場がすぐ埋まるので早めの来店がおすすめ。 支払いは現金のみ。 自然豊かなロケーションで、ほっと一息つけるお食事処です。 他の皆さんがおっしゃられるように、お店の方の対応に関しては感じ方は様々だと思います。 おそらくですが、家族経営で、お父さんが以前、居酒屋をやっていた感じで、その店を息子さんが継がれて、お母さんと、近所の方がお手伝いに来てくれている感じです。 息子さんがお母さんであろう方に少し厳しい口調で話してみえるようには感じました。 切り盛りが大変なのと、忙しいのでそうなんだろうなとは、感じました。

(Translated by Google) I visited around 12:30 on a Sunday, but the parking lot was full, so I went up to a nearby hill to look at the Kumano Sea and returned after 13:00. I had a sashimi set meal made with fish caught at a nearby fishing port. I was surprised not only by the taste but also by the texture. The fish was not frozen and the knife was used to cut it, making it incredibly delicious. The miso soup with fish meat had a deep flavor, and the pickles that came with it were homemade. This alone made me want to have more rice. They told me that the mackerel sashimi set meal is not always available, depending on the catch. The woman sitting next to me ordered it and was eating it. I was a little jealous. The curry ramen seemed to be popular, and young people on tours were eating it with gusto while sweating. (Original) 日曜日の12:30頃にうかがったけど、駐車場がいっぱいだったので、近くの高台で熊野灘を眺めて13：00過ぎに再来店。近くの漁港で水揚げされた魚の刺身定食をいただきました。味もさりながらその食感に驚きました。冷凍されていない魚の身と包丁さばきによって、なんとも美味しいこと。魚の身が入った味噌汁は味が深く、添えられて漬物は自家製とのこと。これだけでもご飯がすすみます。おかわりしたくなりました。サバの刺身定食は漁によるとのことでいつもあるとは限らないと話してくださいました。隣の席のご婦人が注文されて食べておられました。ちょっとうらやましかったです。カレーラーメンも人気のようで、ツーリングの若者達が汗をながしながらおいしそうに食べていました。

(Translated by Google) During my trip to Kumano, I stopped by Hokusho, a rare restaurant where you can enjoy both fresh local seafood and ramen. When I visited, it was fully booked, highlighting its popularity (noticeable by the three parking lots). The restaurant's specialty is its rare curry ramen. The spicy yet mild and rich soup perfectly coats the noodles, earning it rave reviews of "It's hot! It's spicy! But it's delicious!" I saw many customers sweating and engrossed in the ramen. Despite being a ramen restaurant, the sashimi set meals and sushi, made with fish caught at the nearby fishing port, are also highly praised for their exquisite quality. The firm texture of the fresh, unfrozen fish is particularly astounding, and on some days, rare fish like mackerel sashimi are even available. Choosing between curry ramen and fresh seafood is a challenge, making this a must-try restaurant in Kumano. (Original) 熊野旅行中に立ち寄ったほくしょうは、地元の新鮮な海の幸とラーメンが同時に味わえる、非常に珍しい食事処です。訪問した際は満席で、その人気の高さを実感しました（駐車場が第3まであることからも頷けます）。この店の名物として知られるのは、他ではめったにお目にかかれないカレーラーメンです。スパイシーながらもマイルドで深みのあるスープに麺がよく絡みつき、「熱い！辛い！でも旨い！」と評判で、多くのお客さんが汗を流しながら夢中で食べている姿を見かけました。 一方で、ラーメン店でありながら、近くの漁港で水揚げされた魚を使った刺身定食や寿司のクオリティも絶品と口コミで高く評価されています。特に、冷凍されていない新鮮な魚のプリプリとした食感は驚くほどで、日によってはサバの刺身などの希少な魚が味わえることも。カレーラーメンか、新鮮な魚料理か、どちらか一つを選ぶのに迷うほどの魅力を持つ、熊野に来たら外せない名店です。

(Translated by Google) It's incredibly delicious. 🐟 The fish dishes, 🍣 the sushi, and 🍜 the ramen are all authentic. It's a big mistake to think this is a casual eatery or diner where anything goes. First of all, the 🐟 sashimi is incredibly good. And the portions are huge. It's a steal for a tourist. 🍣 The sushi, of course, is delicious, not just the toppings, but the rice. It could almost be a sushi restaurant. And at ¥150 per piece, it's just too cheap. And the popular 🍜 curry ramen, ordered by the majority of customers, was also really good. It's not ramen with just added curry flavor, but a very carefully crafted curry ramen. The noodles are tasty, and the toppings and soup are made to complement the curry ramen. Be careful, though, as it's quite spicy 🥵. Children and those who don't like spicy food might gasp. But it's incredibly rich and delicious. By the way, for an additional ¥250, you can get two pieces of sushi and a salad with your noodle order. I recommend it for those who want to try both curry ramen and sushi. This time, I stayed another night after finishing my Kumano Kodo trail run, but most restaurants are closed on Sundays. So, I searched for this restaurant, and a local taxi driver told me, "You can't go wrong with Hokusho." Incidentally, the driver said, "The father's generation ran a ryokan, so they have a good eye for fish. And now the son has started making ramen." So, it makes sense that both are authentic. There's also a parking lot 🅿️. It's a popular restaurant, so if you're going early, I recommend going after 5pm. It's not within walking distance, so travelers should take a taxi from Kumanoshi Station. The restaurant will also call one for you on your way back. There are many regulars, and everyone ordered the curry ramen, as well as the mimiten (bigfin reef squid tempura). I'd definitely like to try this next time. Since I was only staying one night, I didn't want to miss out, but it was a great hit. Thank you for the meal 😋 (Original) めちゃくちゃ美味しい。🐟魚料理も🍣寿司も🍜ラーメンも全部本格派。なんでもありの大衆的な食事処、食堂と思ったら大間違い。 まず、🐟刺身がめちゃくちゃ美味しい。しかもすごいボリューム。旅行者からすると破格です。で、🍣お寿司はネタはもちろん、シャリがとても美味しい。もう寿司店として利用してもいいくらい。これも一貫¥150だと、、安すぎる。 そして、お客さんの大半が注文する人気の🍜カレーラーメンもほんとに美味しかった。カレー味を足したラーメンではなく、かなりこだわりのカレーラーメン。麺も美味しいし具材もスープもカレーラーメンに合うように作ってある。なお、結構辛い🥵ので要注意。お子さんや辛いのが苦手な方はヒーヒー言うかも。でもめっちゃコクがあってほんと美味しいですよ。ちなみに麺類に＋¥250で寿司二貫とサラダが付いてきます。カレーラーメンも寿司も食べたい方はおすすめ。 今回は熊野古道トレラン終わってもう一泊したのですが、日曜日はほとんどのお店が休みなんですよね。で、探したのがこのお店で、地元のタクシー運転手さん曰く「ほくしょうさんなら間違いない」とのこと。ちなみに、運転手さん曰く「親父さんの代は料理旅館だったので魚の目利きが良い。で、息子さんがラーメンをやり始めた」ってことでどっちも本格的なのは納得。 駐車場🅿️もあります。人気店なので行くなら17時以降早めの時間がおすすめ。徒歩では行けないので旅行者は熊野市駅からタクシーで。帰りもお店で呼んでもらえます。常連さんも多くて、みんなカレーラーメンはもちろん、ミミ天（アオリイカの天ぷら）を頼んでました。これは次回ぜひ食べてみたい。 一泊だけだったのでミスりたくなかったのですが大当たりでした。ご馳走様でした😋

Across from the train 🚂 station 🚉. Different Japanese foods to choose , you can see food display with prices in outside window. Very reasonable prices, larger portions. Photo show Mehari Sushi, a regional dish and an early type of sushi, and a Soba dish of noodles, soup, etc. You can ask by their name or point to the window photo dish display. Visited by locals.

(Translated by Google) Visit date: November 29, 2022 (rain) This restaurant is famous for its Sanma Sushi and Mehari Sushi. This time, "Mehari Sushi" is 520 yen and "Nabeyaki Udon" is 660 yen. I ordered. An elderly man cooks the food by himself. (Original) 訪問日：2022年11月29日（雨） さんま寿司とめはり寿司が有名なお店です。 今回は、「めはり寿司」520円と「鍋焼きうどん」660円 を注文しました。 高齢のおじいさんが1人で料理を作ってくれます。

(Translated by Google) I like Kiraku's Sanma Sushi the most. When I visit Kumano, I always stop by here. (Original) 喜楽さんのさんま寿司が一番好きです。 熊野を訪れる際は必ずと行って良いほど寄らせてもらってます。

(Translated by Google) There is also a parking lot next to the store, right in front of Kumanoshi Station. The retro style of the restaurant and the kind-looking old man who owns the restaurant tell the story of its history 😊Mehari sushi comes in 5 large pieces for 490 yen (I'm sure) 😲 And it's delicious with exquisite seasoning 😊 Shop I have eaten cold mehari sushi bought at other stores many times, but this was the first time I had eaten warm, freshly made mehari sushi, so soft and fluffy. Sanma sushi also had one piece of sanma, and it was also delicious at 490 yen (I believe) ❗This is a restaurant I would like to visit again when I go to Kumano 😊 (Original) 熊野市駅の真ん前、お店の隣に駐車場もあります。お店のレトロさと店主の優しそうなおじいちゃんが歴史を物語っています😊めはり寿司は大きめサイズのものが５個出てきます、それで490円(確か)です😲そして絶妙の塩梅でとても美味しい😊売店などで買った冷めためはり寿司は何度も食べたことがありましたが、握りたての温かいめはり寿司は柔らかくふわふわで初めて食べました。 さんま寿司もさんま一本分あり、こちらも490円(確か)で、これまた絶品でした❗熊野に行った際は再訪したいお店です😊

(Translated by Google) I came from Kanagawa to try the famous Sanma Sushi and Mehari Sushi during the Golden Week holidays. You can buy pre-made packs at the store, but at this store you can eat freshly made food. The warmth and hardness of the rice was perfect, and the amount of salt on the sushi was perfect. Both items cost ¥500 and you get change. They also had noodles, set meals, and rice bowls, but I highly recommend you try Mehari Sushi. (Original) GWの連休を利用して神奈川から名物のさんま寿司とめはり寿司を食べに来ました。 作り置きのパックのはお店で買えますが、こちらのお店では出来立てが食べられます。 ご飯の温かさに硬さ共に絶妙でめはり寿司の塩加減なんて最高でした。 両方とも１品で￥500でお釣りが来ます。 その他にも麺類や定食に丼もありましたが是非一度めはり寿司を食べてみて欲しいです。

(Translated by Google) Mehari sushi and saury were delicious! (Original) めはりずしとさんまずし、美味しかったです！

(Translated by Google) I came here for work and had a hearty portion of sushi while waiting for the express train. (Original) 仕事でこちらに、特急の待ち時間に食べたボリューム満点のお寿司でした。

(Translated by Google) This is an izakaya located on the first floor of a business hotel I came to on a business trip. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. The sashimi was so delicious! There is a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, and I received some high-quality sake. I was very satisfied and enjoyed the meal. I've completely recharged my energy for work! (Original) 出張で来たビジネスホテルの1階に併設されていた居酒屋さん。 店員さんの感じも柔らかいし料理も美味しい。 お刺身すごい美味しかったです！ お酒の種類も豊富でちょっと高級な日本酒作を頂いてしまいました。 大満足で気持ち良くごちそうさまでした。 仕事の活力チャージ完了ですね！

(Translated by Google) Whatever you eat is delicious. I had read about it in other reviews, so I tried it and it was really delicious. I'm so happy that the beer mug is iced. (Original) 何を食べても美味い。 他の口コミにも書いてあったので、来てみたが本当に美味い。 ビールジョッキが氷ってるのが嬉しすぎる。

(Translated by Google) I was taken there for the first time. No, the atmosphere is really nice and the people are wonderful! And the food is delicious! If I come to Kumano again, I would definitely like to go there again! However, the person who brought us there told us that reservations are required, so be careful! (Original) 初めて連れて行ってもらいましたけど いや、めちゃくちゃ雰囲気もいいし、人の感じもすばらしい！ そして、料理が美味しい！ もしまた、熊野にきたらぜひもう一度行きたいと思います！ ただ、連れてきて頂いた方からは予約必須との事だったので、気をつけよう！

(Translated by Google) A seafood tavern located on the first floor of Business Hotel Kawakami. Cost and performance are high. It was a charm that the cold sake I ordered wasn't cold. (Original) ビジネスホテル河上の一階にある海鮮居酒屋。 コ・ス・パ高い。 頼んだ冷酒が冷えていなかったのはご愛嬌。

(Translated by Google) Enjoy assorted sashimi and sake! I almost forgot to take a picture, but the sashimi platter is 1,100 yen with 5 types! Bonito, tuna, gravy, squid, octopus, and especially bonito can be served with garlic and ginger. The fat is as sweet as the tuna ♪♪♪ The photo shows grilled tuna skirt steak! This one has more fat♪♪♪ Namerou, whole dried saury, Shuto, tartare fried horse mackerel, and yam with tuna were delicious! I was happy that they also made local sake ^ ^ It was my first time trying Hayashi, and there were 3 types, and the dry and fruity one was delicious! We highly recommend that you enjoy the fresh fish with sake! (Original) 刺し盛り、日本酒に舌鼓！ 写真ほぼ取り忘れましたが、刺し盛りが5種1,100円！鰹、鮪、グレ、イカ、蛸、特に鰹がニンニク生姜で戴けます。鮪とともに脂が甘い♪♪♪写真はマグロのハラミ焼！こちらはもっと脂がたっぷり♪♪♪ なめろう、サンマの丸干、酒盗、タルタルアジフライ、突き出しのマグロのとろろ、美味しかったです！ 地酒も作があったの嬉しかったな^ ^ 颯も初めてでしたが、3種あって辛口フルーティが美味しかった！ こちらはぜひ新鮮な魚を日本酒と堪能いただきたいです！

(Translated by Google) A memorable place where I went out to eat for the first time after traveling to Kumano. I was impressed by the deliciousness of the sake made and the beautiful Kumano beef, and I was shocked to see how the taste of food can be so different in a land with good water. I am very grateful to you for introducing me to Tamaki Shrine. (Original) 熊野へ旅をして初めて外食をした思い出の場所。 日本酒　作　や　美熊野牛　の美味しさに感激しましたし、水の良い土地ではこんなにも食事の味が違うのか、、と衝撃を受けました。 玉置神社さんをご紹介頂けたことにもとても感謝しています。

(Translated by Google) The sashimi...or should I say, the fresh fish was mediocre. Other than that, it was quite delicious. (Original) お造り…と言うか、鮮魚系は可もなく不可もなくと言ったところ。 それ以外はわりと美味しかった。