Buddhist or not, you cannot help but be impressed by the size and magnitude of the OTorii gate and the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and complex. It is one of the 3 main shrines on the Kumano Kodo network. It is a Shinto Shrine with 4 main Buddha's to worship. In these shrines, common folk are to look through fences. I don't personally connect with that. I like to look at the statues I'm praying to and connect with the eyes, etc. But this is the Shinto way. The complex is bustling with pilgrims, both Japanese and foreign, mixed together. Some are there because one of the most frequently walked Kumano Kodo Trails ends a stage here, and some are visiting Japan. It's well worth a visit and you could spend an hour on the grounds. It's blossom season, so I'm lucky!

As the main shrine in the Kumano Sanzan, the outlook of the shrine is more ordinary. You would need to walk up a long stairs before reaching the main shrine, which is quite spectacular when viewing from top. The place is quite spiritual with not much tourist and people but nature sounds and beauty. For me, it was quite refreshing to visit this place.

The fifth stop on the Kumano Kodo Hosshinmon-oji hike is Kumano Hongu Taisha, the main shrine of the trail. It's a beautiful and peaceful place to get your stamp and take a break after the walk.

Our pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodo trails began at Kumano Hongu Taisha, and it felt like both a natural and symbolic choice. In the tradition of the three Kumano shrines, Hongu represents the «present» — the moment that is lived here and now. For me, as a practicing Buddhist, this was a profound spiritual experience: the journey begins with the very moment where life, breath, and meaning exist. The shrine stands deep within the mountains of the Kii region, surrounded by dense forests and rivers that have been considered sacred for centuries. The landscape is both harsh and generous: the rushing waters of the Kumano River, the mist shrouding the peaks, and the thick greenery all give it a sense of being apart from the everyday world. It is no wonder that since ancient times people have come here seeking purification and renewal. The mythology of Kumano is closely tied to deities of death and rebirth. Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god, is worshipped here, as is Izanami, the primordial mother associated with the realm of the dead. Yet through these figures also runs the idea of renewal — entry into the «Pure Land», where past and future converge. It is no coincidence that emperors of the Heian period came here to pray for rebirth and the salvation of the soul. The history of the shrine has not been without hardship. In 1889, a flood destroyed the original sanctuary that stood on the banks of the Kumano River. Since then, the main shrine has been rebuilt on higher, safer ground, where it remains today. On the site of the former shrine now stand the great Otorii — the largest shrine gates in Japan. There is a rule that the inner sacred area should not be photographed, and it is important to respect that. We traveled between the main shrines mostly by bus, walking only parts of the route, and this became a reflection for me on what truly defines a pilgrimage. Yes, in the past people walked these mountains for weeks, but what matters is not the means of travel, but what you carry within. This journey is made with the heart. Each visit to a shrine, each prayer, and each pause became part of an inner journey, regardless of how I physically arrived there. The Kumano Kodo is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and to walk (or ride) along it is to join a thousand-year-old tradition. Beginning at Hongu means beginning with the present — with the living moment that opens the path to awareness. Pilgrims then usually continue to Hayatama Taisha (the past) and finish at Nachi Taisha (the future). This order carries a deep inner logic: to live the present, to recognize the past, and to face the future.

A beautiful smallish temple. Free to enter. There are a number of steps you have to climb to get to the top.

Finally reached after 2 days hiking and was totally worth it. Majestic, welcoming, inclusive, serene, beautiful, so many details to enjoy. Surprising not more busy.

End of Kumado Kodo pilgrimage trail 😃. Serene place where you can just close your eyes and medita... until the tourist next you starts eating chips 😃. You can buy some "merch" tho the hemp bracelet is overpriced and low quality but I mean it is what it is. The final stamp is awaiting you pilgrim. If you are dual pilgrim (did Camino) show up at the shrine office. The head priest will initiate drumming celebration of your achievement :).

I did part of the Kumano Kodo (Nakahechi route) on my first trip to Japan and loved it. I hiked sections like Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu and Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha, then used buses in between which made it doable in 3 days. Nachi Falls with the pagoda view is a must-see. Tip: You don't need to walk the full route. Plan with bus timetables and carry cash.

Kumano-Kodo Pilgrimage is an amazing experience walking from village to village in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan. Small villages with limited accommodation also means small numbers of walkers. Some great day hikes as you walk between villages - not technically difficult, but steep and a mix of dirt/gravel and stone paths and steps. Easy access from Tokyo and Osaka by train to Kii-Tanabe (or Kii-Katsuura depending on walks you are doing). Highly recommend this walk and in particular staying at @kiri-no-sato Takahara and Chikatsuyu Sakura-no-Sato.

I spent three days hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail and really enjoyed the overall experience. I was there in July 2019 and I admit it rained heavily nearly the entire time. I still found a lot of joy exploring the forests and being alone with my thoughts. I stayed at Ryokans and did one homestay. I met interesting people along the way. The quiet and solitude provided a unique perspective of Japan.

Amazing experience. 4 days walking. the trail and shrines and stories along the way were magical.

We did the Nakahechi part of the Kumano-Kodo route in May - it was warm but not that hot. Awesome but physically demanding experience. It took us 3 days to finish Nakahechi Pilgrimage: the first part of the route was more challenging than the rest. Every night we stayed at local guesthouses. If you want to get closer to Nature, recharge your energy level, and have a break from noisy World - this is the must do experience!

Absolutely amazing! We've done many, many multi-day treks across a couple of countries, and this is well up there as the best. It is so culturally different with diverse scenery, places and experiences. We did the walk over 4 days with Home Comforts Hiking out of Australia, and Marcus was excellent as a guide and in the itinerary he put together. While doable, I wouldn't have liked to have tried to do this on our own - we would have missed so much with the local side tracks and accommodation/food experiences Marcus had arranged. Bags were transported ahead each day, with lunch provided, making the often times difficult grade walk much easier. A lot of steps/stairs, and a couple of long days, but with an Onsen, a comfortable room (with supplied Kimono) and delectable meal at the end of each day, it was easy to get up and do another! A highly recommended experience for anyone keen on walking and being imersed in local history and culture.

This may be controversial, but for those who are not spiritually inclined, this review is fair. Whilst it is nice to walk in the forest, it's important to note that none of the route is virgin or old growth forest. As a result, it does get fairly monotonous due to the monoculture nature of the tree plantations that make up the majority of the route. This lack of biodiversity meant we saw no fauna during our two day trip from Takijiri Ōji to Kumano Hongu Taisha - save a few birds. On the positive side, the trail is in good nick, and the journey provided a general lesson about the impacts of first urbanism, and then general population decline, on rural Japanese society.

Convenience store and toilets available. Eating place. Easy access 😊

The mountains lean close, and the air smells of cedar and sea. Kii-Tanabe is both a harbor and a trailhead — the doorway to Kumano’s sacred heart. Pilgrims arrive here quietly, their steps deliberate. Tourist Tip: Gateway to Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails. Visit Tokei Shrine and local bathhouses. Tourist center offers maps and trail info. Stay overnight before hiking to Hongu Taisha.

There is a kiosk just outside the passenger gate. Great if there is a 7-11 or any convenience store.

Clean and efficient train station for Kumano Kodo walk.

As is usual with tourist places in Japan, the service is remarkable! Well informed guides present with information related to activities, sights, latest information on trekking routes, and weather related alerts. You can get maps, schedules for free!

friendly station attendant,the place is clean

What can you day? It's a train station. However, the staff were really helpful and there was plenty of seating while I waited for my train.

(Translated by Google) I live in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, and I was looking for something I could do at home to train myself during the coronavirus quarantine period, and I came across an online martial arts class website. There was also judo, kendo, karate, and iaido, but I was somehow drawn to Aikido, and it seemed like I could practice it by myself at home, so I decided to join. Later, through some luck, I was invited by an acquaintance who practiced martial arts to join one of the Aikido clubs in the city. I'm at a good age, so it's difficult to be serious about it, but I continue to do it as a way to manage my health and learn new things. This time, I happened to take advantage of my day off from work and decided to drive between Kumano and Nanki, but I remembered that there was a memorial museum to the founder, Mr. Ueshiba, here in Tanabe, so I went to see it. Then, the teacher who was teaching the beginners came to the office and was very impressed. Although it was rude, I also asked a few questions about the philosophy of Aikido. This time, I also got to see the exhibition room inside. I have only ever practiced martial arts other than kendo and judo in junior high school physical education, but I was also introduced to the ideas of the founder, Mr. Ueshiba, and there is a deep philosophy behind Japanese martial arts. That's what I thought. I think I'm learning the techniques little by little, but I also think it would be great if I could apply the ideas of Aikido to my daily life. (visited on the evening of December 8, 2024) (Original) 島根県の松江に住んでおりますが、コロナの自粛期間に何か家でも出来て、自己鍛錬にもなることはないかと探し、オンライン配信の武道教室サイトを見つけました。 柔道や剣道、空手、居合道もありましたが、何となくこの合気道に魅かれて、一応は家で一人でも自習できるような感じもありましたので、入会してみました。 その後、縁もあり、武道をやっている知人から誘われて、市内の合気道同好会の一つに参加することになりました。いい年齢でもあり、本格的というは難しいですが、健康管理や新たな学びの一つとして、続けております。 今回、たまたま会社の休みを利用し、熊野～南紀を車で回ることになりましたが、ここ田辺に創始者植芝氏の記念館があったことを思い出し、訪ねて見ました。そうしますと、なんと入門者向けの指導をされていた先生が、事務室にいらっしゃって、大変感激した次第です。不躾ではありますが、合気道の考え方などについて、２、３質問もさせて頂きました。 今回、中の展示室も見させて頂きました。私は武道は、中学の体育での剣道柔道以外には、太極拳しかやったことがありませんでしたが、創始者植芝氏の考えについても紹介されていて、日本の武道には深い思想があるなと思いました。 技の方は少しずつだと思いますが、合気道の考え方も含めて、生活に活かせたらいいなとも思っております。（2024/12/8夕刻訪問）

(Translated by Google) I made a mistake in creating the chronology. Items that should be arranged from the left are arranged from the right. The people at the company that made it were probably too lazy to redo it. The basic technique experience zone is also suitable. You cannot perform the trick while looking at the light of the footprints. Also, the confirmation footage shows the left half of the body superimposed on the right half of the body, which shows that the production company is doing a fake job. Tanabe City, who requested it, should contact the production company and have them remake it. I guess no one checked the finished product. This is a bad example of how it doesn't matter if your money doesn't decrease. My long-awaited plan is ruined. It's even more disappointing since I was looking forward to it! (Original) 年表の作り方を間違っています。 左から順に並べるべきものが右からにしてしまっています。作った会社の人が面倒でやり直さなかったのでしょう。基本技体験ゾーンも、適当です。足跡のライトを見ながらでは技は出来ません。また、確認映像も右半身に左半身の映像を重ねたりしていて、製作会社がデタラメな仕事をしています。 依頼した田辺市?は製作会社に言って作り直してもらうべきです。誰も出来上がりの確認をしていないのでしょう。自分のお金が減らないならどうでも良くなる悪い見本ですね。 折角の企画が台無しです。 期待していただけに尚更残念!

(Translated by Google) I visited on Monday, but it was closed. I was disappointed that I couldn't enter the museum because I had to leave Kiitanabe early the next day. I've been interested in Aikido since I was young, so I'd like to stop by when I come to Tanabe again. (Original) 月曜に訪れたのですが休館日でした。 翌日は早く紀伊田辺を発つため、入館できず残念でした。 合気道は若い頃から興味があったのでまた、田辺に来た時には寄りたいですね。

(Translated by Google) I had always been interested in Aikido, and I often visited Tanabe for scuba diving. Free admission. It was a great experience to be able to see a photo of Morihei Ueshiba when he was young. You can also simulate foot handling. (Original) 合気道に以前から興味が有ったのと、田辺にはスキューバダイビングでよく訪れていたので。入場無料。植芝盛平さんの若い頃の写真が観れたのは収穫でした。足捌きのシミュレーションもできますよ。

(Translated by Google) It was very easy to understand for beginners, as it was very easy to understand for beginners, as it was a video-based practice where you could teach the practice on a panel and check your own weaknesses. (Original) パネルで稽古を伝授し　自身の悪いところをチェックできる　映像による稽古　初心者には大変わかりやすくありがたかったです

(Translated by Google) This is a museum that compiles the footsteps of Morihei Ueshiba. Although the scale is not large, you can learn about Aikido in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition to exhibiting Okina Sensei's calligraphy and gi, you can also try out footwork in an Aikido simulator using a projector. (Original) 植芝盛平翁の足跡がまとめられた資料館です。 規模は大きくはありませんが、わかりやすく合気道のことを知ることができます。 翁先生の書や道着の展示がある他、プロジェクタを使った合気道の体験シミュレータで足さばきなども体験できます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by after going to the beach. I don't know much about Aikido, but I learned that Morihei Ueshiba was very skilled in bayonet fighting in the military. (Original) 海に行ったついでに来訪。合気道はよく知らないが、植芝盛平氏は軍隊で銃剣術がとても強かったことなどわかった。

The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is a great place to stop and stretch your legs. They have displays on the history and importance of the area and you can learn more about the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage trail similar to the Camino de Santiago in Europe. They have a dual pilgrim program for people who complete a certain percentage of each trail. If you are walking the Kumano Kodo, there are boxes with stamps along the trail. As you encounter these boxes, you stamp your Pilgrim's passport booklet (available at the start of the trail) to mark your progress. The center's staff will verify your completion of the pilgrimage. Dual pilgrims received a special certificate for completing both trails.

If you finish your pilgrim hiking with a stamp book, they put a completion stamp on the stamp book. If you already finished Santiago, you can get a dual certification.

I can't say enough in how helpful people are and at information centres in the region, we keep running into people who have studied in Australia or Australians working in Wakayama which made it super helpful with no barrier in language. Super great service!

The most helpful tourist information center I've ever been. People here are comprehensive and full of kindness. They gave us perfect informations about the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage we wanted to do. Then they called our hotel and japanese speaking restaurant when we had troubles. They always find solutions (two times in two days in our case).

Best place to get information about the hiking area. People who work here are very nice, and give very good advice, thank you for your help.

After exhausting arrival we wanted to rent bicycles as offered. the bikes were on site, but not available, our plan of the day was ruined, completely incomprehensible and absurd

I've lost my bag in a car and they find it, help me during the day and take it to my place an hour from the heritage site. I've loved their kindness.

Stay here and you can enjoy one hour hiking to kumano hongu taisha.

A nice stop area with some local suveniors and small eating place. Simple tasty meals and you can enjoy some red maples if you're in the right season.

Convenient little place to stop at if you're hiking the Kumano Kodo. Had very clean bathrooms and a good selection of snacks and cold drinks w/vending machines outside for additional options. Good area to sit and eat a snack or light lunch if you're hiking between Takahara and Chikatsuyu.

This was an unforgettable hike! We went through Oku Japan, who scheduled our hotels and meals. It was truly an amazing experience!

Delicious and warm food, especially after a long hike.

It was an unforgettable experience. Super special.

Great place to stop and recharge while doing the Kumano kodo. Toilets, food, drink and seats, all you need.

Lovely waterfall and river! The trail leading to the waterfall is peppered with little shrines, culminating in a temple with large window views of the waterfall. Behind the rest area, there are two water pipes. The pipe nearest to the parking lots is sought after by the locals who will bring their large water containers to collect the cold spring water. We did the same. 😉 Awesome!

I went to this location because of the autumn leafs report said the leafs here has started turning red. Today 15th Nov, 2023. I could see a bit of them has turned red. It’s alright. I just had to wait for the right weather to see the red leafs. Anyways, I just like to shared, at this location, there is a few space for car park, and a public toilet to use, before you cross the bridge into park. Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful nature, an iconic red bridge surrounded by fresh green (we visited in April but it’s probably amazing in fall), and there’s a waterfall and some shrines. If you follow the path up the mountain, you can find a huge Buddha relief carved into a rock wall. It’s pretty impressive. Lovely spot!

This slightly out of the way place has it all: big, noisy waterfall you can stand under, 400m of uphill jungly hiking to to a mysterious carved Buddha in the cliff, and a wild river gorge you can take a dip in amongst the boulders and pools. Free parking.

Stop by here in the way to Ryujin onsen. Lovely place. It will be more beautiful with autumn leaves.

Beautiful scene with small red bridge.

Place of beauty!

We arrived in late afternoon in Tanabe and haven't taken out lunch. Tourist information centre staff recommended this restaurant to us. No doubt it is authentic Japanese style, the food is delicious and the owner is friendly. Speak fluent english and give good recommendations.

Absolutely wonderful place! The food is so tasty and fresh! The owner so considerate and attentive. It was gastronomical feast in my mouth. Thank you so much, what an amazing discovery in tanabe ❤️ I’m pilgrim and was delighted to be your guest today 🙏⛩️

Amazing little gem in Tanabe. Hosts are very attentive and food was fantastic. All my favourites and too many to try in one sitting. For those on the Kumano, they can also provide a take away Bento. Food, beer, sake and service were all outstanding, very happy to recommend. Like many places in rural Japan you’ll need cash too. Thanks for providing such a tasty late lunch! English menus available also.

Had a superb dinner in this delightful old restaurant. Very thoughtful combinations, excellent quality, high quality sashimi, tempura. Lovely home made sesame ice cream. Very friendly and welcoming. Perfect for before starting Kumano Kodo.

We had lovely meal here the night before doing Kumano Kodo. A bit far away from station but worth the walk ! Thank you for your hospitality 🙏🙇‍♂️

Really nice vegan set meal. The sweet miso eggplant is escpecially delicious. Everything just perfect. Very nice feeling in the restaurant. Old Japanese style.

It was a surprise that this was a very old restaurant since 1870’s. The host was very good and speaks English quite well. The food was also very food and with the wait and price.

Excellent food. Friendly host. English menus. Budget price.

Super friendly staff, and cozy little izakaya. Sat at the bar and enjoyed heaps of tempura treats while the chefs used their limited English to talk to us, sake samples were shouted and food was awesome, the chefs even served us up a complimentary sample of milt which my partner couldnt handle but I enjoyed a new experience

Following the advice of another reviewer, my family came to this izakaya. Very glad we did. They served a bomb otoshi with six small servings. We tried their umeshu (the liquor made from pickled plums), my wife ordered a second while I'm working on my second nihonshu. Shrimp cakes were amazing as was the sashimi platter. But better than the food is feeling like you entered as a regular at Cheers. The staff was so welcoming. The couples at the bar made us feel welcome (the child of one of the couples is still playing with our daughter). If you like good eats and drinks in a low key and cheerful atmosphere, Kanteki is for you.

Delicious local food. Family operated restaurant/izakaya provided me with outstanding service: funny, generous and kind.

(Translated by Google) It's a popular restaurant so it's usually hard to get in, but I managed to go by chance. The moray eel sashimi is delicious. (Original) 人気店のため、普段はなかなか入れないですが、偶然にも行けました。 ウツボの刺身は美味しいです。

(Translated by Google) A local person told me about this restaurant, so I was a little hesitant to enter, but the sashimi was delicious. I was feeling unwell and couldn't drink alcohol, which was a shame, but I'd like to enjoy some sake next time. I was able to talk to people I didn't know, and it was a really fun time. (Original) 地元の方に教えていただき、恐る恐る入店しましたが、刺身はとても美味しかった。体調が悪くお酒飲めなくて悔しかったが、次回は日本酒を楽しみたいです。 知らない方とも話ができて、大変楽しい時間でした。

(Translated by Google) Through my sister's introduction, we went to Kanteki on Ginza Street in front of Tanabe Station to eat for the first time with a reservation for four of us! Please note that if you do not make a reservation, there is a high probability that you will not be able to enter! I was told that there were not many fish during Obon. Everything else that came out was delicious! Tsukidashi: edamame, isomon, boiled chicken liver, salad The sashimi platter🐟 is also great with raw bonito, grilled tuna cheeks, grilled scallops, flounder, flounder, and squid! And then there's the famous shrimp dumplings! Shrimp mayo, shrimp puipui, and eel liver! Fried chicken and plum salad! Stewed deer meat, one piece of eel sushi, and mackerel stick sushi! It was truly the best restaurant I've ever eaten! (Original) 妹の紹介で 田辺駅前 銀座通りにあるかんてきさんに初で予約4人で食べに行きました！ 予約しないと高確率で入れませんのでご注意！ お盆で魚が少ないとの事でしたが 以外にあって出てくる物 全て美味しかった！ つき出しも えだまめ、いそもん、鶏肝煮、サラダ 刺身盛り合わせ🐟もカツオの生、マグロのほほ肉炙り、貝柱の炙り、ヒラメ、アマイカ、いさぎと最高です！ あとは名物のえび団子！ エビマヨと エビぷいぷい、うなぎの肝！ 鳥のからあげ、梅サラダ！ 鹿肉筋煮、うなぎの1本寿司 鯖の棒鮨！ ほんま何食べても最高のお店でした！

The town and streets were silent on a Monday night till coming through the door to the hustle and bustle of this amazing place. Loud and vibrant, efficient, crammed, amazing service and superb food. No wonder the shrimp paste balls are famous. Moshi katsuo! The salad with bonus ham. Horse mackerel with pickled plum sushi. Divine. Fisherman fan action. And an English menu! Must be the most exciting place in town.

It's a cute little place, hidden. The people are super nice. I went by myself so didn't get to try a lot. There's an English menu. Lots of variety. There was the option to order just one (ebi Dango), instead of the listed amount (3). They also just charged it accordingly by unit. They offered me peanuts and ice cream for free. The owner was super nice and tried to talk to me despite the language barrier. It's a good hangout place for a drink and food after a long walk. Sure there are more top notch places out there, but this is good overall. Sashimi was not top quality but good variety and value.

Delicious menu-we had the local benito and the shrimp balls and they were AMAZING. The chef/staff were so friendly and welcoming and helped us work out what we were meant to be eating with what-even though we speak very little Japanese! One of the best meals we had in Japan. Would definitely eat there again.

Great food with great vibe! English menu perfect for non-japanese speaker. Many locals arround the counter. Remember to use this app! :)

We had an amazing meal at this restaurant which we happened upon during a rain shower. The staff could be more helpful. Amazing eggplant and tomato and waygu beef dishes, as well as soba noodles. Highly recommend!

This place was incredible. Myself and my partner (both from Australia) came here by chance. It was one out of . . . . . . . . 30 we could have picked but extremely grateful our gut lead us to this one in particular. The food was honestly what you would get at a 5 star restaurant in Perth. We paid $50AUD for something we are used to paying $200AUD for. Not to mention the entire staff could not help us enough. My partner is vegetarian so eating out in rural Japan is quite difficult sometimes but these guys had heaps of vegetarian options. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you very much guys 🙏🏻

Finally some great vegetarian food!! And plenty of options for vegans / vegetarians’ which is a hard to find in Japan, so i am very happy!

This all about the spectacular water views with fishing boats bobbing effortlessly in the water.

Good location and very friendly service even if english is not spoken the staff is very helpful (and they have an english menu)

it's awesome place and burgers are very good i love it

This is my definitive my favorite MOS burger branch. It has a stunning view and you can sit outside. I'm pretty sure there is no second MOS with this great surrounding. I went there several times and it was never really crowded so I really enjoyed the atmosphere. They even have a second restroom for customers sitting on the terrace. Parking is also no problem. Highly recommend even if you are not a fan of (japanese) burgers.

Very nice building and dining environment.

Beautiful scenery.....nice food and good service👍👍✨

Amazing Mos Burger with a drive through n great view of the water front.

This is a lovely restaurant. The bar counter is decorated with many cute lucky cats, and I noticed many tourists enjoying their meals too. We ordered a tonkatsu and a beef bowl. While the flavors might not surprise you, the taste is definitely worth the price.

Kitchen is a great spot to grab a hearty meal after hiking from Hosshimon Oji to Hongu Taisha. I especially recommend their Karaage Teishoku set (fried chicken lunch) — the portions are gargantuan, the chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the whole meal filling. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and they’ve been consistently kind whenever I stop by for lunch. It’s also incredibly convenient — just a short walk (less than five minutes) from the World Heritage Center and Hongu Taisha.

Thursday 2.30pm Just walked out of Kumano trail and was very hungry. Have been planning to have soba but most other places are closed. So disappointed but at least this place stayed open!! Order and service was prompt. Food was served without much wait, serving temperature was perfect. Taste was pretty standard with Japanese food. Nothing out of the ordinary. Most importantly the place was clean and orderly. Only one toilet available and it is the old fashioned squatting type. Convenient place to pop by after your trek.

Nice teishoku (japanese set meal) restaurant just next to Kumano Hongu Taisha 🍱 We got the karaage chicken set meal - highly recommended! You get 3 big pieces of delicious fried chicken that are incredible juicy with rice and other side dishes such as pickles, miso soup and salad. It’s great quality and really filling for such a good value, only 1200 JPY. After finishing our kumano kodo trail, it was one of the few options that were open (until 15:30). Around 14:00 we did not have to wait for a table. English menu is available with pictures so it is very helpful if you are not familiar with the japanese set meals.

Great food - had an amazing karaage set, one of the best and I eat them a lot. Generous portion. Nice menu range. Super friendly and efficient service.

Nice spot for lunch. Staffs super friendly with my limited Japanese. Draft beer certainly welcomed on this hot day!!

Great spot for lunch ! I went back to back two days and had iced coffee, tonkatsu and mixed sandwiches . It’s a nice vibe , well priced and the food tastes fantastic! It’s cash only however it is directly across from the post office where you can get cash out via the ATM

Very cute and vintage restaurant by the river. The price was very affordable for such a delicious meal! It also gives a homey and cozy vibes ❤️

Lovely cosy restaurant with very delicious food. We tried the omu rice and summer cold udon set. Will come back to eat again! ☺️ they also have a cute black shiba.

It was a nice restaurant with a unique atmosphere. We ate yaki curry and duck udon. Both were very delicious. Parking is easy and staff is friendly.

This was a very lovely cafe/restaurant. The interior felt very charming and there's an area that overlooks the river. Their menu is great as well, they have a wide selection such as breakfast, burgers, pizza, pasta, and traditional Japanese meals. But I think their dishes containing Kumano-gyu (kumano beef) are especially delicious. My husband tried the Kumano beef burger and said it was amazing. He highly recommends it! Some of the meals come with side dishes too, perfect for if you're very hungry. There is also chocolate caramel popcorn they sell for you to take home, which I highly recommend because it's very tasty! This place is also English friendly! There are English menus and one of the owners can speak English well!

Wonderful views of the nearby Kumano river, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and incredible food. We tried their curry dishes, some udon noodles and the Kumamoto beef set - everything was delicious!

The food was amazing with good quantity and quality of food. Amazing ambience and vibe, it has separate kids area for playing. You can buy hand made souvenirs from here. I wanted to give 4 stars but due to the long waiting time and long service time i have given 3 but it was a busy Sunday too. A must visit atleast once. People who serve here are very sweet.

Family friendly , Good Ambience, River view,nice food . Parking available.

Fun local restaurant with a nice interior. We were here for a quick lunch. The tempura dishes were fresh and yummy.

Reasonable Japanese restaurant with English menu featuring both traditional and local delicacies.

Really great tempura and fish. Good vibes.

Efficient

(Translated by Google) A very refined and intimate restaurant a stone's throw from the station. The service was excellent, the guys were very nice and friendly, they were able to recommend an excellent lunch. The fish is very good and fresh and an excellent tempura. Fast and attentive service. We had a very good time. Compliments. (Original) Un ristorante molto curato e intimo a due passi dalla stazione. Il servizio ottimo, ragazzi molto simpatici e cordiali, ci hanno saputo consigliare un ottimo pranzo. Il pesce molto buono e fresco ed un ottima tempura. Servizio veloce e attento. Ci siamo trovati molto bene. Complimenti.

(Translated by Google) Visited with a reservation for 12:00 on August 2, 2025. Ginchiro set meal: 1,980 yen including tax. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 2025年8月2日12時予約訪問。 銀ちろ定食税込1980円。 大変満足しました。 ご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) Monday, December 30, 2024 Today, I stopped by the main store in Tanabe City to eat. Because it's the end of the year, I didn't make a reservation and went early, thinking that if I went around 11am when they opened, there might be a room available, so I was able to eat. I'll upload the food here, but it's always of good quality, and in addition to the main dishes, the fried moray eel and the winter chicken offal stew were also warm and very delicious. Friday, February 24, 2023 Today, I visited the main store in Tanabe City. The dishes I had for lunch were the Lord's Meal, stewed offal, and fried tsubu. Today's hits were the fresh, sweet, and delicious shrimp sashimi, and the fried moray eel was crispy on the outside and chewy inside, and it had no particular odor when it was warm, so it was delicious. (Original) 令和6年12月30日(月)、 今日はね、田辺市の本店さんに食べに寄りました。 年末と言う事で予約無しで行くには11時開店頃に入れば、お部屋も空きが有るかなって早めに向かいましたら食べる事が出来ました。 お料理はアップしておきますが、何時も良いクオリティーで、メインのお料理以外にも、ウツボの唐揚げや冬場の鳥モツ煮込みも温かい仕上がりで、とても美味しかったです。 令和5年2月24日（金）、 今日はね、田辺市の本店にお邪魔を致しました。 お昼に食べた料理は殿様御膳とモツ煮込みと靭の唐揚げです。 今日の当たり品は、お刺身の海老の 身に頭と内蔵が新鮮で甘く美味しかった事と、ウツボの唐揚げが外はカリカリで中はモチモチで温かいうちは独特な臭みが全く無くて旨かったです。

Amazing experience, they offer an English menu with most of dishes are on there (I only found one of the three fish collars for instance) Fully recommend the Enoki Mushrooms (A26) and Grilled Seabream [collar] (A29) they were amazing 😍 best mushrooms of my life! Must order Mixed veggie tempura was well executed as was the chicken and onions skewers and fried tofu. We ate in the back on the tatami which felt very communal and authentic

The fish was fresh and delicious! We ordered 5 dishes and a bottle of rice wine for only ¥3500! waitress was polite and grateful. A good place where the local goes.

Amazing izakaya packed with locals. A man in a Versace tracksuit bought us chicken porridge and beer, 10/10.

Yes! Go here! Real izakaya experience with menus in English. The man sitting next to me recommended the bonito sashimi and it did not disappoint! I loved it. Keep in mind that people are allowed to smoke in izakayas. I loved the tempura and mushrooms as well. So many dishes to try!

Great! Delicious food, especially the egg and tempura. Family-run and nice service, even letting us come back to pay with cash when we forgot!

This place is amazing! Even though the staffs could not really speak English, but they are so helpful and kind. The menu are in English. The food is great plus afforable! 😍👍🙏

The food is just ok and the stuff are very friendly.

Can be quite noisy, but food is good.

(Translated by Google) We stopped by for lunch on the way back from Ryujin Onsen. The restaurant is divided into a restaurant and a shop, but the cash register is in the same place. The restaurant has table seats and counter seats where you can see the river. Apparently shiitake mushrooms are a specialty here, so while I was attracted by the shiitake burger, I ordered a shiitake bowl (the soba set was sold out) and shiitake soba at the restaurant. I was surprised at how big the shiitake mushrooms were. The shiitake in the shiitake bowl were big and thick, but soft and delicious! It was a sauce cutlet bowl type with cabbage on top of rice, a little bit of bacon, and a shiitake cutlet on top! It was covered in sauce. The soba noodles were topped with grated yam and sweetly simmered shiitake mushrooms. This was also delicious. They also had shiitake curry, which looked delicious. The shop sold souvenirs and local products (for some reason there was a Moomin corner), but the shiitake mushrooms were sold out. I asked the shop assistant if they sold them anywhere else and he told me a few places, so I went there (the closest was the Dragon Museum) to buy some. A pack of five cost 350 yen. Not too expensive. This roadside station, Ryuyu, has a long parking lot that stretches horizontally. There are two other buildings in addition to the main building (?). It feels a bit cramped, but I think it can fit about 15 cars. There were also tables under a roof where you could take a rest. There are other food stalls as well, so it's a good place to take a break. (Original) 龍神温泉の帰りにお昼ご飯休憩で寄りました。 店内は食堂と売店でわかれてますが、レジは一緒。食堂はテーブル席と川を眺められるカウンター席もあります。 ここは椎茸が名産らしく、椎茸バーガーに心惹かれつつ食堂で椎茸丼（蕎麦のセットは売り切れてた）と椎茸そばを。もう椎茸の大きさにびっくりです。椎茸丼の椎茸は大きくて分厚いのに柔らかくて美味しい！キャベツがご飯の上に乗ってるソースカツ丼タイプで、ベーコンもちょろっと、そしてその上に椎茸カツがどーーん！ソースがどばーって。そばはとろろと甘く煮しめた椎茸が。これも美味しい。椎茸カレーもあってそっちも美味しそうでした。売店ではお土産物や地場産品など（なぜかムーミンコーナーもあった）の販売もあるのですが椎茸は売り切れ。店員さんに他に売ってないか聞いたら何ヶ所か教えていただいたのでそこまで（近かったのはドラゴンミュージアム）買いに行きました。５個入り350円。高くない。 この道の駅龍遊は駐車場が横に長いです。メインの建物（？）以外に二つほど建物があります。 手狭な感じはしますが15台ぐらいは止められるかな、と。休憩できるような屋根付きのテーブルもありました。他に屋台もあるので休憩にはいいところだと思います。

(Translated by Google) A restaurant attached to a roadside station deep in the mountains. Stopped by on the way to Ryujin Onsen. I didn't expect it based on my experience, but I was disappointed in a good way. The food was very delicious. The thick fried shiitake mushrooms are plump and have a strong flavor, making them the main dish. I had the bowl, but I'm sure the other menu items are delicious as well. Meat udon made with Kumano beef is also quite delicious. The meat is of high quality, firm, tender and sweet. Therefore, I have to say that this price is reasonable. Both menu items can be sold as signature items. Please stop by. (Original) 山奥の道の駅に付属の食事処。龍神温泉に向かう途中で立ち寄る。経験的に期待していなかったがいい意味で裏切られる。料理がとても美味しかった。分厚い椎茸の揚げ物はふっくら肉厚で旨みも強くメインとして機能している。どんぶりを頂いたが他のメニューも間違い無く美味しいと確信。熊野牛を使った肉うどんもかなり美味しい。肉が高品質でこ柔らかく甘みもある。それでこの値段は良心的と言わざるを得ない。いずれのメニューも看板商品として売り出せる。是非立ち寄って欲しい。

(Translated by Google) It's located inside the Mizunosato Hidakagawa Ryuyu Roadside Station. I had the shiitake mushroom bowl. I was happy to be able to change the bacon to onion. I guess they fry the shiitake mushrooms with egg on them. It was more filling than I expected, which I was happy about, but I got the impression that it was a bit pricey for a bowl of rice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 道の駅 水の郷日高川 龍游　の中にあります。 椎茸丼をいただきました。 ベーコンを玉ねぎに変更できるのは嬉しかったです。　椎茸に卵を付けてフライにしているのでしょうか。想像より、ボリュームがありうれしかったですが、丼の割にはお値段はそこそこするかなと言う印象を受けました。 美味しくいただきました。ご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) It may be rude to say "deep in the mountains!" Beautiful scenery. River. Mountains ⛰. Delicious food and friendly staff surrounded by nature. You can spend a relaxing, leisurely, and calming time. You can buy lots of local products at the roadside station. (Original) この山奥で！と書けば失礼になるかと思いますが、 綺麗な景色。川。山⛰。自然に囲まれて美味しい食事と優しい店員さん。 のんびり､ゆったり、気持ちの落ち着く時間が過ごせます。 道の駅では地元の物が沢山買えます

(Translated by Google) Shiitake mushroom burger 🍔 It's rare I thought 850 yen (+50 yen for cut) was expensive, but I tried it as a memory of my trip It was delicious. The seasoning was like Neapolitan, and it was a new and fresh way to eat shiitake mushrooms. It was in a different category from a thick and hearty hamburger, and it was really delicious. I wanted to give it a 5 for the taste, but 850 yen is still a bit expensive. So I gave it a 4. The staff were polite, and the atmosphere of the roadside station was nice. (Original) 椎茸バーガー🍔 珍しいですね 850円（カット有りは＋50円）は高いなーと思いましたが、旅の思い出に食べてみました 味は美味しかったです。ナポリタンみたいな味付けで、椎茸の食べ方としては新しくて新鮮でした。コッテリガッツリのハンバーガーと違った分野で、本当に美味しかったです。 味は5付けたかったのですが、850円はやはり高いかな。なので4にしました。 店員さんも丁寧で、道の駅の雰囲気も良かったです

(Translated by Google) I had the Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowl and Ryujin Soba Set. I also got a Shiitake Mushroom Burger for takeout. It was delicious. (Original) しいたけ丼と龍神そばセットをいただきました。テイクアウトでしいたけバーガーも。おいしかったです。

Tonkatsu in Shirahama wakayama, has parking space, server speak english well

I ordered the beef and it was slightly overcooked... but the service and deco of the restaurant were all good.

Visited here in Sep 2019. Excellent place. Excellent staff. Excellent service. Excellent food.

Passing by this place on our way to hotel, tried the beef set and pork set, had a very satisfying meal, soup and cabbage refill for free, excellent service staff, accept credit card payment, too, highly recommemded!

Very special texture of the coating!

(Translated by Google) I happened to pop into this restaurant, but was surprised by how delicious the food was. The portion of beef was generous, and you could choose from three main dishes: Koshigaya rice, Takikomi rice, and Ten-grain rice. You could also have as much rice and miso soup as you wanted. It was delicious, and it was the cheapest beef cutlet set meal I'd ever had. Two days later, I drove 60km to come back and eat it again. (Original) たまたま入ったお店でしたが、思いがけず料理がとても美味しくて驚きました。牛肉の量は十分で、主食は越光米・炊き込みご飯・十穀米の3種類から選べ、さらにご飯と味噌汁はおかわり自由。味も良く、しかも今まで食べた中で一番安い牛カツ定食でした。2日後には車で60kmかけて再び食べに来たほどです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on a weekday around 5pm. You can choose from Niigata Koshihikari rice, ten-grain rice, or the daily cooked rice, and your miso soup can be made with either Hitohame Wakame or Nameko mushrooms. You can have refills so you can try all the types. You can also have more cabbage, and the homemade dressing is delicious. For pickles, you can enjoy Kishu small plums, homemade yuzu radish, and green cucumber. Both the yuzu radish and small plums are very tasty. The cutlet is tasty, as is the tartar sauce. It was a very satisfying dinner, the first time in a while. If you want to know what to do, just ring the bell on the table. Payment can be made by card or electronic money. (Original) 平日17時ごろ訪問。 ご飯は新潟コシヒカリ、十穀米、日替わり炊き込みご飯から、お味噌汁はひとはめわかめ、なめこから好きなのを選べます。 おかわりもできますので全種類試すこともできます。 キャベツもおかわりでき、自家製ドレッシングもおいしいです。 お漬物も紀州小梅に自家製ゆず大根、青きゅうりをいただくことができます。 ゆず大根も小梅もとても美味しいです。 カツもおいしい、タルタルソースも美味しい。 久々の大満足の晩御飯となりました。 おわかりはテーブルにあるベルで呼ぶ、でOKです。 支払いはカード、電子マネーOKでした。

Arrived at Terminal 2 for the first time in early July recently by budget Peach airline. The plane was parked out in the tarmac and had to walk with no shade to the terminal building. It was also quite a bit of walk to the immigration section. There were a few kiosks to register first and then join the long queue for the immigration counters. To get to the city by train, must first get on a free shuttle bus to Terminal 1 which is where the train station is The shuttle was efficient and it was just a short ride. Overall it was not so bad, just a process to go through like most airports.

A large but very well-designed airport with a large selection of quality shops and restaurants and snack bars with a good selection of refreshments at relatively reasonable prices. The airport is very easy to get to, both by taxi and via the airport express. The modern security control is also very comfortable, as you no longer have to take electronic devices and hygiene products out of your hand luggage. As a passenger, I was very satisfied every time I used the airport's services.

Check-in crew was professional and quick, security check was smooth and fast as well. It was my first time in KIX airport (departure) and I wasn’t aware there’s an additional shuttle ride required to get to my gate; thinking it’s just right around the corner while I casually shopped around for more souvenirs and a meal for in-flight. When I come to realize that a shuttle was required, I was worried I’d be late. I usually leave sufficient time if not more for boarding but that was a different story. Ofc, it was partially my fault too for not familiarizing with a foreign new airport. They have limited restaurants around the area I was going before the shuttle and a particular Japanese restaurant felt very hostile. The gift shop was very packed and was rather small with limited choices. The queue took forever which ended up wasting around 10-15mins for me and they weren’t very professional either. Had to walk quite a distance (two vending machines away) from my gate to a different vending machine to find some cola. Apparently Coca Cola isn’t that popular so it’s not available in all vending machines. Luckily I had plenty of time left to get a soda to cool off.

Nice airport. We landed without any waiting to get to a gate. Passing through the customs was fast. We filled out the entry form and declaration form on the flight so did not have to stop at any point. The airport is very organized. Pretty much every corner you will see staff directing people in Japanese English and other languages. Some tax free stores on the way out. Snacks, cigarettes, wine etc. Then we exited to the luggage claim. The luggage came out lined up with handles at outside so easily for us to grab. Again, very organized. The airport is clean and easy to navigate.

Quite a unique place. At this airport there is nothing that you will miss. All of the facilities and services are just right there. Well if you will be there during some rush hours then you should be not surprised that if you wanna buy some Japanese snacks you will need to wait for a while in a Que to n every store. But generally good experience for all. Thank you🤩

For Muslim Travellers, there is a Halal Certified Food Stall on 2F call Kiko Magimaru inside "Tasty Street" outlet. There are Muslim Prayer rooms for Muslimin and Muslimah on the 3F. Another Prayer Rooms are found inside Departure Hall. Praying mats are available. Muslimah is advised to bring their own telekong. Shuttle Bus to Rinku Premium Outlet is located at berth 12 at 1st Floor. Fare ¥300 only. Good if you have big luggage. Train Fare cost ¥370 and could be crowded.

Very modern and clean with clear English signs. Many seats and toilet. However, the seats with plug are not enough. Many food stalls are provided but most of them are quite expensive. The souvenir ahop and duty free provide lots of stuff that something cheaper than in town shopping😆 but close very early. At 9.30pm, many shops were already closed including the lounge!!!! About the immigration is quite slow, take long time waiting. You can get in town with many ways for example airport limousine bus, train.