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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Kumano in 3 days
If you only have 3 days to spend in Kumano, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
With favorites like Tategasaki, Yamatoya, and Owase, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Shikaroku and Yamatoya so you can get the best taste of Kumano while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Table of contents
Day 1
Most popular attractions
For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Mie, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 8 hours of your day.
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•Kelvin L — Google reviewEric C — Google reviewAlex W — Google reviewRedfern R — Google reviewErica M — Google reviewFCM F — Google reviewNali Y — Google review
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
4.4
(6580)
4.1
(321)
Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Kumano Hayatama Taisha is a renowned Shinto shrine and pilgrimage site located next to the Kumano River, surrounded by lush woodland. As one of the Kumano Sanzan shrines, it has stood on the riverbank since at least the 12th century. While its buildings have been reconstructed recently, it houses ancient religious artifacts dating back to the 3rd century, showcasing its enduring significance in Japanese folklore.
It’s a bit walk from the train station and most shops are closed for business but it’s still nice to visit. The temple itself is magnificent and the surrounding area is beautiful.
World E — Google review
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.
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!
Great place. If you take the walk, be prepared for a slightly higher difficulty. The nature stones are really slippery in rain, but you can easily get close via bus. Main problem might be fog. I recommend the pagoda for a great photo of the waterfall
Their bells make heavenly comfortable sounds!
1番地 Shingu, Wakayama 647-0081, Japan•
31 min · 18.2 mi
2•Ralf B — Google reviewBBman — Google review亜門槙史 — Google reviewまり — Google reviewAr K — Google review勝手に三重県観光大使 — Google reviewY T — Google review
Nunobikino Falls
4.4
(47)
3.7
(6)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
The journey to Nunobikino Falls offers a picturesque drive, though it may be narrow. Despite being in the year 2023, only two cars were encountered along a 20km stretch. Resting spots with breathtaking views await, surrounded by endless forests boasting crisp and unpolluted air. To reach the waterfall, one must traverse a somewhat trepidatious wooden bridge that shows signs of deterioration over time. The maintenance of this path seems to have been neglected in recent years.
(Translated by Google) The parking lot was along the road that climbed about 300 meters past the entrance to the waterfall.
The road is narrow, so be careful not to pass each other.
The scenery of the waterfall is amazing. I would like to come in autumn too.
(Original)
駐車場は滝への下り口を過ぎて３００ｍ程度登った道沿いに停めました。
道中は道が狭いので、すれ違いに注意しましょう。
滝の景観は素晴らしいです。秋にも来たいですね。
Ryuji K — Google review
The drive up here to the waterfalls is scenic, but a bit narrow. We just had 2 cars coming across in 20km. And this during GW 2023. Beautiful places to rest and enjoy the view. You will be traveling through endless forests with nice cool & clean air. The way to the waterfall starts by crossing a wooden bridge. Little scary, as there are already some holes and the wood looks little bit rotten already. Looks like the path wasn’t maintained during the last years… the waterfall is about 10 meters high and more of a slide than a fall. It will take you about 15 minutes to reach there. Follow the red rubber band marks and head more into the deeper forest. After some 5 minutes the regular way continues.
(Translated by Google) You can see waterfalls on the way. Please do not slip as the footing is not good. You have to walk a little bit from the parking lot to get there. The waterfall that can be seen after going down the stone stairs is very beautiful.
(Original)
行く途中にも滝が見れます。足元は悪いので滑ったりしないでください。駐車場から少し歩かなければ行けません。石階段を降りたあと観れる滝はたいへん綺麗です。
(Translated by Google) It is a very large and majestic waterfall, as it is included in the top 100 waterfalls in Japan.
There is also a waterfall of the same name in Kobe, Nunobiki Falls, which is also included in the top 100 and is very famous and attracts many tourists, but the size of the waterfall is about the same as the two, or perhaps this waterfall is larger.
Unfortunately, access is very poor, and although it says that it is 11km to the waterfall, it takes about three times longer than you would think because you have to go up and down the mountain path.
Also, the information board is unhelpful, and although it is persistently telling you that Nunobiki Falls is here, once you arrive at the waterfall there is almost no information and there is no parking lot.
After arriving at the spot to view from above, there are stairs, but I don't know whether to go down from here to the basin of the waterfall, or to go a little higher up to the torii path, or to cross the bridge on the right, so it is just unhelpful.
There is a parking lot at the torii, but it is very far away and there is no signal, so I can't check it out.
I probably should have gone down the stairs, but I ended up just looking at it from above.
(Original)
日本の滝１００選に入るだけあって、非常に
大きく、雄大な滝です。
神戸にも同名の布引の滝があり、神戸のも１００選入りで
とても有名で観光客が多いですが、滝の大きさは
両者同じくらいか、こちらのほうが大きいでしょうか。
残念ながらアクセスが非常に悪く、滝まで11kmと
書かれていますが、山道を登り降りしてなので
考えているより3倍くらい時間がかかります。
また、案内板が不親切で途中しつこいくらい布引の滝は
こちらという案内はされるのに、いざ滝につくと
ほとんど案内がなく、駐車場もありません。
上から眺めるスポットに到着後、階段がありますが
ここから降りて滝壺にいけるのか、それともちょっと
上に行った鳥居の道にいくのか、それとも右手の橋を
渡るのかも分からず、とにかく不親切。
鳥居には駐車場がありますが、かなーり遠いし
電波が届かないので調べることもできません。
多分階段を下りたらよかったんでしょうが、
結局上から眺めただけになりました
(Translated by Google) The waterfall flows vertically, and the rock surface is beautiful as if it had been polished.The stairs are well-maintained and easy to walk, but the climb is still difficult.
(Original)
滝が垂直に流れ、岩肌もまるで磨がかれたように美しい滝です、階段は整備され歩きやすいですが、上りはやはりきついです。
(Translated by Google) A four-tiered waterfall with a total drop of 50m, it is one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. Although it is a large waterfall, it is a quiet waterfall where you can hardly hear the sound of the waterfall even when the water is rising.
You can only see the third step from the bottom from the observation deck along the road, but you can see almost the whole picture, so you can enjoy the charm of the waterfall.
There is also a promenade that takes less than 10 minutes to get to the bottom of the waterfall.
The road conditions leading to the site are not bad, but there are usually fewer visitors. You can watch it in a calm atmosphere.
There is space for road parking nearby, but the road is not very wide, so the limit is 2 to 3 cars. If you continue up the road past the waterfall, there is a wide area where you can make a U-turn.
(Original)
総落差50mの4段瀑で日本の滝百選のひとつ。規模は大きいが増水気味でもあまり流れる音が聞こえない静かな滝です。
道路沿いにある展望所からは下から3段目までしか見えないが、ほぼ全体像を見れるので滝の魅力を楽しめると思います。
また最下段の滝前に10分以内で行ける遊歩道もあります。
現地までの道路事情は悪くないのですが、普段から見物客は少なめ。落ち着いた雰囲気で見ることができます。
付近に路駐できるスペースはありますが道がそれほど広いわけではないので、2~3台が限界です。滝を過ぎてさらに道を登るとUターンのできる広い場所はあります。
(Translated by Google) I don't know if it's a parking lot, but maybe an observation deck? I passed the entrance to the waterfall (it was like climbing a mountain while riding in a car), and after walking a little further, I saw a space with a torii gate on my left, so I parked the car there.
I wanted to ride on a wide road even if it took a long time, so I took the route north from Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture and into Mie Prefecture.
I thought I would take the same route for the return trip, but due to my lack of sense of direction, I ended up going to Yunoguchi Onsen and Iruka Onsen, where the trolley train runs.
(Original)
駐車場かはわかりませんが展望台？と滝への下り口を通過し（車に乗ったまま山を登る感じ）、少し行くと左手に鳥居があるスペースがあったのでそこに車を止めさせて頂きました。
私は時間がかかっても広い道を走りたかったので和歌山県新宮市を北上して三重県に入るルートで行きました。
帰りも同じルートと思っていたのですが天災的な方向音痴の私はトロッコ列車が走る湯ノ口温泉・入鹿温泉に出てしまいました。
(Translated by Google) It can be seen from the road, and you can go down to the water's surface from the nearby stairs. There are proper stairs, so even elementary school children can easily go down if they take their time.
The waterfall itself is incredibly smooth and has a great difference in height, making it a sight to behold. It's easy to see why it's an object of worship.
(Original)
道路からも見えるし、近くの階段から水面付近まで降りることもできる。きちんとした階段があるので、時間さえかければ小学校低学年でも確実に降りることができる。
滝自体も尋常でない滑らかさと高低差で、非常に見ごたえがある。信仰の対象となるのも納得。
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3•服部孝 — Google reviewZEN — Google review6no1 H — Google review久保康記 — Google reviewみねやん — Google reviewZwei B — Google review卍卍卍 — Google review
Kumano Itaya Kurobe no sato, Michino-no-eki
3.6
(882)
3.6
(7)
Toll road rest stop
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
Chicken restaurant
Coffee shop
Kumano Itaya Kurobe no sato, Michino-no-eki is a modern roadside station located in Kiwacho, Kumano City. The station offers a variety of local items and souvenirs for visitors to browse through. Additionally, it features unique displays such as the Kitayama gun barrel and a stuffed deer. Visitors can also find stamps and castle seals of Akagi Castle here.
Great road station clean and the landscapes are wonderful !
Great onsen very close and a restaurant of Japanese food 和食
Chloé O — Google review
(Translated by Google) I came here for the roadside station stamp rally 🏍💨
This is a remote area in Mie, and it's in the middle of the mountains
I went there to try the main dishes that I couldn't get anywhere else.
I stopped in to try Niihime soba, but they also had the seasonal Sakura soba, so I ordered both 😎💦
Niihime soba is a citrus-flavored soba with Niihime (kabosu?). It's warm but refreshing 😉✨
Sakura soba doesn't have a fragrant flavor, but it has a clear cherry blossom taste 😅💦
This place is in the mountains away from the main road, so there aren't many people, which is nice. I was able to eat without it being crowded.
The story of Itaya Kurobei was explained on a panel, but it was a bit surprising 😱
If you're interested, check it out on site 🏁
As a roadside station, the parking lot is large and clean, and the surrounding scenery is great, so it's a recommended place ✨
(Original)
道の駅スタンプラリーで来たよ🏍💨
ここは三重でも遠いエリアしかも逸れた山の中
どうせなら他で食べられないメニューをメインに食べてきた。
新姫そばを食べようと思って寄ったけど、季節限定のさくらそばもあったので両方頼んだ😎💦
新姫そばは新姫(カボス？)が入った柑橘系のお蕎麦。温だがさっぱりしている😉✨
さくらそばは風味が香るのではなくハッキリ桜のお味がする😅💦
ここはメイン道路から離れた山の中なので人が少なくて良いですね。混まずに食事できましたよ。
そもそも板屋九郎兵衛の逸話がパネルに説明されておったが、え〜っと思う内容だったじェ😱
気になる方は現地で🏁
道の駅としては駐車場も広く綺麗で周りの景色もよくオススメな場所ですよ✨
(Translated by Google) I stopped off for a break on my way to Toro Gorge by motorbike.
It's probably unusual for a roadside station to be named after someone like Itaya Kurobei.
The building is small to medium-sized. In addition to local specialties and souvenirs and restaurants, there is also an exhibition of materials introducing Itaya Kurobei. It's a sad story, isn't it?
But apparently, if you touch Kurobei's grave, your wish will come true.
It was still before 10am, so the restaurants weren't open, so unfortunately I couldn't try the local food, but I did buy some souvenirs and a locally made juice, which I enjoyed on the terrace in front of the building. A pleasant breeze was blowing, allowing me to take a breather.
The Itaya River flows behind the building, so it would be nice to take a break while watching the river flow.
(Original)
バイクで瀞峡へ向かう途中、休憩で立ち寄りました。
道の駅に板屋九郎兵衛さんと言う人の名前が付いているのは珍しいのではないでしょうか。
建物は中規模の小さめと言ったところでしょうか。土地の名産品＆お土産、食事何処に加え、板屋九郎兵衛さんの紹介資料が展示されています。悲しいお話しですね。
でも、九郎兵衛さんのお墓に触ると願いが叶うとか。
まだ時間はまだ午前10時前で、お食事何処はオープンしておらず、残念ながら、地元料理はいただけませんでしたが、お土産と地元限定のジュースを買って、建物前のテラスでいただきました。気持ちの良い風が通り、一息つけました。
建物の裏には板屋川が流れていて、川の流れを眺めながら休憩するのも良いかと思います。
(Translated by Google) I stayed here in my car in mid-April and went to visit Kumano Shrine early the next morning. Although it was located along a main road, it was quiet at night and I slept well.
In the morning, I noticed an abandoned facility nearby and went to see it. I was told that it was the site of the Kishu Mine ore-dressing plant, which was apparently once the largest facility in the Orient.
(Original)
4月の中旬に車中泊で利用させて頂き、翌朝早くに熊野神社参りに行ってきました。幹線道路沿いの立地でしたが、夜も静かでよく眠る事ができました。
朝近くに廃墟みたいな施設があったのに気が付き、見学に行ったところ、紀州鉱山選鉱場跡との事で、かつては東洋一の施設だったそう。
(Translated by Google) This roadside station is perfect for lunch or a break. They also serve delicious soft serve ice cream and Kumano chicken ramen. Nearby you'll also find the Kishu Mine and the grave of Itaya Kurobei.
(Original)
ランチや休憩に寄るのに丁度良い道の駅です。ソフトクリームや熊野地鶏ラーメンなどもありとても美味しいです。近くには紀州鉱山や板屋九郎兵衛の墓などもあります。
(Translated by Google) I stopped in wondering who Kurobei was. It seems he was a chivalrous man with a sad, dark past who lived in this area.
The parking lot is very spacious and easy to park in. Lunch starts at 11am so I couldn't eat, but the fried chicken was 500 yen and was filling and delicious.
The view of the mountains behind it was also beautiful, making it the perfect place for a break.
(Original)
九郎兵衛って誰と思い立ち寄りました。どうやらこの地にいた悲しい黒歴史をもつ俠気溢れる人物の様です。
とても駐車場は広く停めやすいです。ランチは11時からで食べれなかったですが、唐揚げは500円でボリュームもあり美味しかったです。
背後の山々の景色も良く休憩にはちょうど良かったです。
(Translated by Google) Fried Chicken Rice Bowl - ¥980 (excluding tax)
Available only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Apparently, this fried chicken bowl is made with fried chicken from Yamatoya, a famous local restaurant.
I heard from an acquaintance that it tasted bad, so I tried it out of curiosity, but it really wasn't tasty. It's edible, but it's best not to.
The fried chicken had a slimy, soggy texture overall, the rice was so soupy it tasted almost like rice porridge, and the jagged seaweed had a fishy smell.
I've never tried Yamatoya's fried chicken, but based on reviews of the restaurant itself, it seems delicious. And yet, it wasn't tasty. The seasoning didn't blend well with the egg mixture, and it would be far better to eat them separately.
I'd like to ask the owner and chef if they really thought this was delicious. I'll never have it again.
Also, there were some small but noticeable imperfections, like the cashier handing me my change with one hand and the bowl still having grains of rice stuck to the outside.
While it's unavoidable given the location, there were several small insects flying around the restaurant. If you are concerned about this sort of thing, this is a store you should definitely avoid.
(Original)
からあげ丼 980円(税別)
金土日限定。地元の名店、大和屋さんの唐揚げを使ったからあげ丼とのこと。
知人からまずいと聞いて興味本位で食べたが本当においしくなかった。食べられなくはないが食べない方がいい。
全体的にべちゃっとぬるっとした食感の唐揚げ、汁が多すぎてまるで雑炊のようなごはん、生臭さがするぎざみ海苔。
大和屋さんの唐揚げは食べたことがないが、大和屋さん自体の口コミをみる限りはおいしいのであろう。それなのにおいしくない。味付けも唐揚げと卵とじが一体となっておらず、別々に食べた方が遥かに良いであろう。
経営者や調理者に、これをおいしいと思って出しているのか聞いてみたいくらいである。二度目はない。
また、レジの釣り銭を片手で渡されたり、丼の外側にご飯粒がついたまま提供されたりと、細いが雑な点も目に付く。
場所的に仕方がないことだが、店内に小さな虫が複数飛んでいた。こういうことが気になる方は、是非とも避けた方がいい店である。
(Translated by Google) November 2, 2025
We had lunch here, so we stopped by.
I had the fried chicken bowl.
My partner had the Niihime soba.
The fried chicken bowl was almost like an oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl). ꉂ🤣𐤔
It was just average, but
Really average.
The Niihime soba was super yummy.
It was refreshing and delicious.
It was so good I drank the broth.
Thanks for the meal. 🙏
(Original)
2025/11/02
ここで昼食予定してたので寄りました
私は唐揚げ丼
相方は新姫そば
唐揚げ丼は、ほぼ親子丼ꉂ🤣𐤔
普通に美味しかったけど
ホンマに普通
新姫そばは激ウマでしたね
サッパリと美味しく
汁が飲み干せる美味さでした
ご馳走様でした🙏
82 Kiwacho Itaya, Kumano, Mie 519-5413, Japan•
8 min · 3.8 mi
4•
Maruyama Thousand Rice Terraces
4.3
(599)
4.5
(109)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Maruyama Thousand Rice Terraces is a breathtaking agricultural landscape located in Japan. The terraces are meticulously carved into the hilly terrain, creating a stunning visual effect that changes with the seasons. Visitors can witness the traditional method of rice cultivation while taking in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.
４７ Kiwacho Maruyama, Kumano, Mie 519-5405, Japan•
4 min · 0.21 mi
5Dmitri N — Google reviewMartlet — Google reviewJoshua C — Google reviewSS S — Google reviewRahma A — Google reviewDaria — Google reviewM S — Google review
Maruyama Senmaida
4.5
(536)
Scenic spot
Farm
Maruyama Senmaida is a stunning traditional terraced rice field located in Yunoguchi Onsen. The road leading to the site is easy to navigate, but becomes narrow as you enter the mountain area. The rice fields, though empty after harvesting, are still impressive in number and are situated on the slope of a mountain. There are parking lots halfway up the mountain with restroom facilities and a rest area available.
The view is amazing and it changes with seasons. There is no walking path so you do need to share the road with car traffic.
World E — Google review
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.
It was a little detour for me, pretty but not really worth it. It was early Nov and everything was a little dry
318 Kiwacho Maruyama, Kumano, Mie 519-5405, Japan•
17 min · 9.8 mi
6
Mie
Mie Prefecture, situated in the Kansai region of Japan, boasts extensive protected areas and approximately 1,000 kilometers of coastline along the Pacific Ocean. The city of Ise is home to the revered Ise Grand Shrine, nestled within the picturesque Ise-Shima National Park. This park encompasses the Shima Peninsula, where visitors can marvel at the sacred Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), connected by a ceremonial rope.
Japan, USA
14 min · 0.72 mi
7•Lewis T — Google reviewMichel S — Google reviewあらりん850R — Google review10ヴェスティージョ — Google review爺王Gio — Google review草愛やし美 — Google reviewNoritaka N — Google review
Shichiri-mihama Beach
4.4
(107)
4.0
(39)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Shichiri-mihama Beach, also known as the longest pebble beach in Japan, offers a stunning coastal experience. The name "shichi-ri" originates from an ancient Chinese-Japanese measurement, roughly equivalent to 3.93 km. This 22km gravel coast is renowned for its natural beauty and is considered one of the top 100 beaches and natural sites in Japan.
(Translated by Google) The sight of carp streamers flying on the beach in celebration of Children's Day is a spectacular sight. On the way back, the roads tend to get crowded from the evening onwards, so be careful of traffic jams during the tourist season.
(Original)
こどもの日にあわせて鯉のぼりが浜を泳いでる様子は圧巻の一言。帰りは夕方から道が混みやすいので行楽シーズンは渋滞に注意です。
さくらぬこ — Google review
beach full of smaller stones. colorful water, cool breeze.
Impressive about the size. But beach is soso.
(Translated by Google) I was curious about the entrance to this windbreak and when I entered, I found a wide gravel beach.
I asked an old man fishing
The image of boat fishing, such as bonito and yellowtail, is that you can catch fish using artificial bait.
The size is 40-80cm, which is pretty good. I want to try it next time
(Original)
ここの防風林の入り口が気になり入ってみたら広い砂利の浜が広がってます。
釣りしてるおじいさんに聞いたら
カツオ、ハマチなど船釣りのイメージを魚が疑似餌で釣れるって
サイズも40〜80cmとまあまあ良いって。今度試してみたくなったよ
(Translated by Google) It's by far the best beach I've ever seen. I want to go again.
(Original)
今まで見た海岸でダントツ一位。また行きたい。
(Translated by Google) Japan's longest gravel beach.
When I visited, there was no one else there, so for me, who usually live in mountain scenery, it felt like I was in a different world.
The sound of waves washing over pebbles, the sound of the wind. I was surrounded by the overwhelming scenery and lost track of time.
(Original)
日本一長い砂礫海岸。
訪れた時は他に誰も居なくて普段は山の景色に住んでいる自分にとっては異世界に来たような感覚になりました。
波が小石を洗う音、風の音。圧倒的な景色に包まれて時間を忘れて佇んでいました。
(Translated by Google) I watched the first sunrise here on New Year's Day 2024.
It is a magnificent coast with endless sand and gravel. After a four-hour drive from Osaka at night, we arrived just before 5:30 in the morning. The parking lot closest to the beach is already full. I had no choice but to go back the way I came, and although there was no restroom, I found a space in the parking lot for one car and finally calmed down. Relief!
We warmed up in the car and waited for sunrise at 7:01. A little while ago, I moved to a parking lot with a toilet by myself. Everyone is gathering. There were many people going down to the beach, but we took our position on the embankment.
Get your smartphone ready now! I had to wait for 20 minutes, so I'm glad it's not so cold this New Year's Day.
Look closely at the place where the sea surface becomes brighter. It's fun to wait and I don't feel so cold.
Around 7:00, the light gradually became brighter.
"Ah! I saw the sun."
"Really?"
``Sunrise! Sunrise!'' I turned on the video on my smartphone camera while muttering to myself.
When the sun pops its head out a little, it rises in the blink of an eye. We pointed our smartphone cameras at them while muttering, ``Oh, oh, oh, that's so good.'' Although there were some clouds this year, I was able to take a pretty nice picture of the first sunrise.
Congratulations, Happy New Year. May this year be a healthy and fun one! I prayed.
Afterwards, we moved to the heart-shaped object set up on the beach and were able to take a beautiful sunrise there as well.
It's a wonderful spot with public toilets, clean sea, and the longest gravel beach in Japan.
(Original)
2024年元旦にこちらで初日の出を拝みました。
砂礫が延々と続く雄大な海岸です。夜駆けて大阪から車で4時間、早朝5時半前に到着しました。海岸に1番近い駐車場はすでに満杯です。仕方なくきた道を戻りトイレはないけれど駐車場に1台分の空きを見つけてようやく落ちつきました。ホッ！
車中で暖を取り7:01の日の出を待ちます。ちょっと前にトイレのある駐車場へ人だけで移動。みんな集まってきてます。浜に降りている人も多くいますが私たちは堤防上で陣取ります。
スマホを準備して今か！今かと待つこと20分、今年の元旦は寒さが酷くなくて助かりますね。
海面がボワっと明るくなっている場所に目を凝らします。待つのも楽しくてそんなに寒さ感じないですわ。
7:00頃、だんだん明るさが冴えてきました。
「あっ！太陽が見えた」
「ほんまや」
「日の出や 日の出や！口々に呟きながらスマホカメラの動画をオンですよ。
お日様はちょこんと頭を出すと瞬く間に登ってきます。おお、おおおー、いいねいいねと呟きながらスマホカメラを向ける私たち。今年は少し雲がありましたがかなりいい感じで初日の出を撮ることができました。
おめでとう、あけましておめでとう。今年も元気で楽しい年になりますように！祈りました。
その後浜に設置されているハートのオブジェへ移動してそこでも美しい日の出を撮れました。
公衆トイレもあり綺麗な海と日本一の長さという砂礫海岸は素晴らしいスポットですね。
(Translated by Google) A long coastline with the sea as far as the eye can see!
It's not a sandy beach, but a beach with small stones scattered around, but the sea is beautiful.
When I visited, there were a huge number of carp streamers on display, probably because it was May.
It was great to see the carp streamers swaying comfortably in the sea breeze!
Is it a tradition around here?
There are many famous places along this coastline, so let's enjoy them!
(Original)
見渡す限り海が続くなが～い海岸線！
砂浜ではなく小さい石がゴロゴロした浜辺なのですが海が美しいです。
訪れた際、５月だったからか凄い数の鯉のぼりが飾られていました。
海風に気持ちよさそうにそよぐ鯉のぼり見れて良かったです！
このあたりの風物詩なのかな？
この海岸線沿いに名所も続きますので楽しんで行きましょう！
Shimoichigi, Mihama, Minamimuro District, Mie 519-5203, Japan•
6 min · 3.8 mi
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Yamazaki Sports Park
4.1
(280)
4.0
(1)
Park
Nature & Parks
Athletic park
Beautiful, peaceful, enough space for exercise and parking
Ray G — Google review
Good facilities was nice to spend a day with family
of
Local sports park.
(Translated by Google) big park. There are complex play equipment, small play equipment for babies, and an indoor play area where you can play even on rainy days, as well as wooden play equipment. Moreover, it is empty and free to use.
(Original)
大きな公園。複合遊具やら赤ちゃん用の小さな遊具、雨天でも遊べる屋内遊戯場は木製遊具もあり至れり尽くせり。しかも空いてるし利用は無料。
(Translated by Google) August 18, 2025
A large, free parking lot. The white lines are quite hard to see.
It's a well-maintained park, and I had a pleasant time.
(Original)
2025.8.18
広い無料駐車場。白線がかなり認識しにくい。
手入れされている公園で、気持ちよく過ごすことができた。
(Translated by Google) It is a sports park with facilities such as a baseball stadium, rugby soccer field, and tennis courts. A place with a warm climate and warm even in winter
is.
(Original)
球場、ラグビーサッカー場、テニスコートなどの施設が揃っている運動公園です。気候が温暖で、冬でも暖かいところ
です。
(Translated by Google) It's raining lightly on March 15th, so I don't feel like cherry blossom viewing.
(Original)
３月１５日小雨、花見気分じゃないね。
4520-325 Arimacho, Kumano, Mie 519-4325, Japan•
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Where to eat
Under a 4-minute walk from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, here are a few close by recommendations for when you get hungry exploring around.
Shikaroku
4.2
(332)
4.5
(6)
affordable
Unagi restaurant
Shikaroku is a hidden gem that offers simple and traditional freshwater eel dishes. The restaurant is well-known among locals for its great food, and it's a popular spot for those looking to enjoy delicious unagi in a nice atmosphere. Visitors can expect super fresh eel served with omelettes, and the Japanese waitress speaks good English, making it an accessible dining experience for international guests.
Very well marinated and grilled unagi, definitely worth it for a once in while big treat.
Yi C — Google review
Freshest Unagi I've had. Cosy dining area with friendly staff.
Quite local grilled eel restaurant which is near to the Hayatama Taisha. It is a little bit pricy than those in City but it is quite delicious, both the eel is grilled to a firm but soft texture, the sauce is not overwhelming so that the rice is not soaked in sauce. Additionally you can add the premium sansho (Japanese pepper) on the table which greatly enhanced the flavor.
Unagi Restaurant. A great serendipidous find (chatting with locals)! Simple traditional and super fresh freshwater eel dishes (live eels are in tank in back). Japanese waitress speaks good English.
On a side street near popular Suzuyaki bakery shop on main road.
Very delicious sea eel in a very authentic Japanese way. Price is cheap too for the quality of the meal. Highly recommend d
Delicious unagi. Great service and nice atmosphere. The restuarant is well known with locals for great food.
The best eel I ever had!!!! So rich, so fresh. Want to have another visit again!!
Shikaroku is a must stop in Shingu. Their unagi (eel) is incredibly fresh and delicious. My wife and I make a point to stop here when we are in the area to visit family.
2 Chome-3-5 Motokajimachi, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0005, Japan•
Yamatoya
4.5
(117)
affordable
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
Japanese regional restaurant
Yamatoya, a Japanese regional restaurant located near Iruka Onsen Hotel Seiryuso, is highly recommended due to its excellent service and delectable cuisine. The owner of the establishment is known for being friendly and accommodating. Visitors are particularly impressed with the quality of food offered at Yamatoya, which has received rave reviews. The menu boasts an array of mouthwatering dishes such as pork teppanyaki sets and fried chicken.
Food is amazing, thank you so much.
There are spots for cars in front so very convenient.
Alex L — Google review
Yum yum 😋
We ordered fried chicken and pork teppanyaki, and 🍻. The fried chicken is super crispy outside and juicy inside. The pork is fresh and yum 🤭
I was soooooo tasty I would love to go back !!!
3 or 4 spots in the car park
Very nice owner, the food was amazing!!! Definitely recommend!!!
(Translated by Google) We had the pork teppanyaki set meal, which is a specialty here, and we also shared the fried chicken.
As expected, Teppanyaki is a specialty, and the pork is delicious and flavorful🐖＋🔥＝🍖
The homemade sauce is especially delicious and goes well with the pork and vegetables.
As for the fried chicken, it came in a heaping amount and I was completely satisfied 😋
When I came, it was packed with local customers, so I'm sure it was.
The landlady was also very friendly and made us feel comfortable. I want to come again.
(Original)
ここの名物である豚の鉄板焼き定食をいただきました、また唐揚げのみをシェアして食べました。
鉄板焼きは流石名物とだけあって、豚肉も美味しくて旨味があり🐖＋🔥＝🍖
特に手作りのタレが美味しくて豚や野菜にとてもマッチします。
唐揚げに関しては山盛り入ってきておなかいっぱい満足😋
私が来た時は地元のお客さんで満員だったので、間違いなしですね。
女将さんも愛想がよく、気持ちよく過ごすことができました。また来たいです。
(Translated by Google) I visited you today (March 16, 2025).
We had the pork teppanyaki set meal (1800 yen) and the fried chicken set meal (1300 yen).
The sauce that went with the grilled pork was delicious, so when I told him on the way home that the sauce was delicious, he said it was the owner's original.
The portions were perfect, and not only was the food delicious, but the staff was also very friendly, and it was a restaurant that I would like to visit again.
thank you very much. Thank you for the meal🙏
(Original)
本日(2025年03月16日)お邪魔しました。
豚肉鉄板焼き定食(1800円)と唐揚げ定食(1300円)を頂きました。
焼いた豚肉を付けるタレが美味しかったので、帰り際にタレが美味しい旨伝えるとご主人のオリジナルとの事でした。
ボリュームも申し分なく、お料理のお味だけでなく、お店の方のお人柄もよく、またお邪魔させて頂きたいなぁと思わせるお店でした。
ありがとうございました。ご馳走様🙏
(Translated by Google) I stopped by on a trip to Kumano from Aichi Prefecture.
The teppanyaki was really delicious, just as the reviews said. The sauce went really well with rice, and although I thought the amount of meat was a little too much, I ate it all up. I think it's worth going just for that.
(Original)
愛知県から熊野の旅行で寄りました。
口コミ通り鉄板焼きは本当に美味しかったです。タレがとてもご飯の進む味で、肉の量もちょっと多いかなと思ったけどペロリと食べてしまいました。このために行くのもアリだと思いました。
(Translated by Google) September 10, 2025
It was my first visit in 1 year and 9 months. This time, I had the pork teppanyaki, which I'd given up on last time. My husband, as usual, ordered the fried chicken set meal. The pork fat was soft and not too greasy, and it was delicious! I think I'll be hooked.
There was one other group of customers when we arrived shortly after opening, but more and more came in after us. My husband and I had seconds of rice!
I hope to go back this year!
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December 12, 2023
Finally made it. Finally got in!
I had breakfast at the hotel at 7:30, so I went in right when they opened, hoping to get in before it got crowded. Even though I wasn't that hungry, I ate it all up. The portions were generous, and the kinpira was a nostalgic delight, so I was very satisfied. My husband and I were the only ones there when they opened, but when I passed by later, there were several cars parked there. It was so hot even though it was this time of year that I had to give up on the pork teppanyaki. Next time I'd like to try the teppanyaki.
Thank you very much (*^^*)
(Original)
2025/9/10
1年9ヶ月振りに来店。今回は前回断念した豚の鉄板焼を頂きました。主人は相変わらず、からあげ定食。 豚の脂はしつこつなく柔らかくて美味しかった! ハマりそう。
開店早々入った時点で、1組お客さん居ましたが、私達の後も続々と入って来てました。夫婦でご飯お代わりしました!
今年中にまた行けたらいいなぁ〜と思ってます!
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2023/12/12
やっと来れました。ようやく入れました!
ホテルで朝食7:30に食べたが混む前に!と開店と同時に入店。そこまでお腹空いてなかったのにペロッと食べてしまった。ボリューミーで、きんぴらが懐かしい美味しさで大満足。開店と同時は私達夫婦しか居なかったですが、その後お店の前通ると数台の車が止まってました。この時期にも関わらず暑かったので豚の鉄板焼は断念しました。次こそは鉄板焼も頂きたいです。
有難うございました (*^^*)
84-12 Kiwacho Kogawaguchi, Kumano, Mie 519-5417, Japan•
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Dosanko
3.5
(232)
2.0
(2)
affordable
Ramen restaurant
(Translated by Google) It had a great atmosphere and I felt that it was loved by locals and tourists alike!
Miso ramen was popular and delicious.
It has a lot of vegetables and is crunchy.
Gyoza comes with rare grated radish
Is this the only place where you can eat it with grated radish? !
It was refreshing and delicious! !
(Original)
雰囲気もよく、地元の人や観光客にも愛されているのを感じました！
味噌ラーメンが人気で美味しかったです
野菜も多くてシャキシャキです
ギョーザは珍しい大根おろし付
大根おろしを乗せて食べれるのはここだけ？！
サッパリしてて美味しかったです！！
やっさん — Google review
(Translated by Google) Monday, September 15, 2025
Today, while I was shopping, I came to Dosan Musume in Kumano City to eat some delicious gyoza.
We hadn't been there for a while, but the owner remembered us and said he had paid us a lot about six months ago, so he handed us a plastic bag full of money and said it was our change. ...I was surprised, for lunch I had miso ramen with pork fillet, two servings of gyoza, and a small serving of fried rice.
My partner ordered two servings of gyoza, a small serving of fried rice, and four servings of homemade gyoza to take home for lunch. They were of the usual high quality and delicious.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Today, I went for a drive to buy some fall clothes, and since it was lunchtime, I stopped in for Kumano gyoza, a special menu item only available here.
I was full after eating pork fillet noodles, gyoza, and a small serving of rice♪...It was delicious! 🍜🥟🍚🥢
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Today, I went to the Kumano City Tourist Information Center for the 10th anniversary of the Nagi no Asukara festival, where I attended an exhibition and merchandise sales, then made a pilgrimage to the sacred sites along the coast after exiting the Arashika IC. Then, I stopped off for lunch.
I've been coming here often, but this is my first review. ...I had the usual delicious gyoza and ramen, fried chicken, and fried rice. Today, I ordered the medium portion, and it was delicious. 🍜🥟🍗🍚🥢
(Original)
令和7年9月15日（月）、
今日はね、買い物の流れで熊野市のどさん娘さんに美味しい餃子を食べに来ました。
暫く来店していなかったのですが半年ほど前に代金を多く頂いていましたと店主さんが私達を覚えていてくれていてお釣りと言ってビニール袋にお金を入れていた物を渡してくれました。…ビックリしました、お昼はチャーシュー入り味噌ラーメンと餃子2人前に焼飯（小）を食べました。
相方は餃子2人前と焼飯（小）で持帰りに手作り餃子を4人前頼みお昼を食べました、いつものクオリティーで美味しかった。
令和6年10月20日（日）、
今日はね、秋物の衣類を買いにドライブを兼ねて走っていて、お昼なので、ここだけの特別メニュー熊野餃子を食べに寄りました。
チャーシュー麺と餃子に小ライスで、お腹いっぱい♪…美味しかった！🍜🥟🍚🥢
令和6年1月13日（土）、
今日はね、熊野市で開催の凪のあすから10周年で観光案内所での展示とグッズ販売、それから新鹿ICを降りた海岸沿いの聖地巡礼に行ったついでに昼食に寄りました。
以前から、ちょくちょく食べに入ってはいたのですが始めてレビューしました。…何時もの美味しい餃子とラーメンに唐揚げと焼飯、今日はサイズ中にして食べました、美味しかった。🍜🥟🍗🍚🥢
(Translated by Google) I received lunch cent B.
An unusual style of topping gyoza with grated radish.
It was refreshing and had a good aftertaste.
The ramen was also safe and delicious, thank you for the meal.
(Original)
ランチセントBをいただきました〜。
餃子に大根おろしをトッピングする珍しいスタイル。
さっぱりして後味良く食べられました。
ラーメンも安心の味で美味しくごちそうさまでした〜。
(Translated by Google) I couldn't help but feel so nostalgic.
The store is kept very clean and the kitchen is also very clean!
The people at the store are also very nice and kind.
Nostalgic ramen from the Showa era.
(Original)
あまりもの懐かしさについ入ってしまいました。
店内はとても清潔に保たれていて厨房の中もすごく綺麗！
お店の人の感じも素晴らしくとても親切。
昭和の懐かしいラーメン。
(Translated by Google) There were reviews that the customer service was bad, but I didn't think so.
The gyoza topped with grated radish was delicious, but the miso ramen was a little warm and the taste was a little bland.
(Original)
接客が悪いとの評価もありましたが、特にそうは思いませんでした。
大根おろしを載せて食べる餃子は美味しかったですが、味噌ラーメンは少し温く味も少し薄かったです。
(Translated by Google) In Kihoku and Kumano, several Dosan Musume stores, the former leading miso ramen chain, are still alive and well. Of course, Dosan Musume has many branches and many similar shop names. I had the miso ramen for 700 yen. The soup is made with chicken stock and miso sauce, the noodles are almost straight square noodles, and the ingredients are bean sprouts, corn, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. It's a typical Tosan Musume miso ramen with a rich miso flavor and a bit of saltiness. The saltiness of the miso is pleasant, the oil is modest, the aroma is good, and the noodles and toppings are also good. I think it's a delicious cup. The hygiene inside the store is standard, and the price is reasonable these days. In terms of customer service, I was left with a good impression that the store owner and staff were friendly, polite, and efficient. I don't think it's outstanding, but the ramen is delicious, and the rest has the feel of a good old chain restaurant. The overall rating is 5 stars because it was delicious and there were no big chunks.
(Original)
紀北や熊野には、かつての味噌ラーメンチェーンの雄、どさん娘が数店健在です。尤も、どさん娘は系列が幾つもあり、類似屋号も多いのですが。みそラーメン700円にしました。スープは鶏ガラダシに味噌ダレかえし、麺はほぼストレートの正角麺、具はもやし・コーン・きざみネギでゴマも散らされています。味噌風味が豊かで塩辛いのも含めて、典型的などさん娘の味噌ラーメンです。味噌の塩辛さが心地よく、アブラは控えめ、香りはよく麺と具もいいですね。美味しい一杯だと思います。店内衛生面は標準的で、値段面では今時安くお得でしょう。接遇面では、店主さん店員さんたちが愛想よく丁寧でテキパキしていて好印象です。飛び抜けて素晴らしいとは思いませんが、ラーメンは美味しく、他も古き良きチェーン店の風情が感じられます。大きな粗がなく美味しかったので、トータル評価は星5つです。
(Translated by Google) I ate Dosanko Ramen for the first time in a while. The taste was average, but it felt nostalgic. Also, the gyoza came with grated daikon radish, which was refreshing and quite delicious. I think I'll try it at home next time.
(Original)
久しぶりにどさんこラーメン食べました。味は普通でしたが、なんか懐かしくてよかったです。あと、餃子に大根おろしがついて、んさっぱりとしていて結構おいしかった。今度家でもやってみようと思いますw
(Translated by Google) It felt like a good old ramen shop and was very comfortable. When I visited, there were many families using it. The store staff also seemed nice.
There is no children's menu, but the fried rice, ramen, and handmade gyoza with grated daikon radish were delicious and they ate them all.
I would like to visit again if I have a chance.
(Original)
古き良きラーメン屋という感じで、とても居心地が良かったです。訪れた時はファミリーの利用も多かったです。店員の方も良い感じでした。
子供専用メニューはないですが、焼き飯やラーメン、大根おろしで食べる手作り餃子が美味しかったみたいでペロリと食べていました。
また機会があれば訪れたいと思います。
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Northeast side of town
For day 2, we recommend exploring the northeast side side of town. Start the day off with National Natural Monument Onigajō Cliff., then wind down and take it easy by the time you get to Tategasaki. All together, your day would be filled with about 8 hours of non-stop fun.
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National Natural Monument Onigajō Cliff.
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National Natural Monument Onigajō Cliff is a must-visit for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. The 0.7 mi. coastline features unique rock formations and cliffs, creating awe-inspiring cave-like scenes. Hiking in the area offers both challenge and exhilaration, although the terrain can be difficult to navigate in some areas. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended for visitors exploring this remarkable site. The erosion has shaped the rocks into otherworldly formations, offering incredible views of the sea.
On a sunny day, a visit is a must. There is a large free car park. You walk down (light slope) to the cliff edge. You then follow the shoreline observing the incredible wind eroded rock face. The best time is late afternoon with the soft western sun. I can imagine wedding photographers loving this location.
Philip L — Google review
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)
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.
Breathtaking cliffside with small caves carved out of rock. They have interesting patterns like pores of rocks in caves. The ocean is beautiful as it crashes white foamy waves into the rocks basking in golden sun. There's a long trek from one side of the cliffs to the other, with a shrine on a hill at the end.
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. 😍
1835-7 Kinomotocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4323, Japan•
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Kumano City Tourist Information Center
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Tourist information center
Visitor center
there are stamps inside!
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Foreign people are not welcome here. Nobody says Hello when you enter. Nobody speaks English or tries to use a translation app... only information in Japanese language. Very poor
Kumamo's tourist information office. Limited items in English, but they do have in English a Kumano area guide map and a city map, of places to visit or things to try.
(Translated by Google) While walking along the Kumano Kodo, I learned that there was an anime with Kumano as a motif at Tennyoza, so I went there on my way to the station while walking along Matsumoto Pass. As for anime goods, key chains are sold out and will be made to order.
The 10th anniversary event had already ended, but I knew that a nearby clothing store was selling collaboration T-shirts, so I headed there.
(Original)
熊野古道を歩いていて天女座で熊野がモチーフのアニメが昔あったと知り松本峠を歩いて駅まで行く途中に行きました。アニメグッズはキーホルダーは完売で注文生産するらしいとのこと。
10周年記念イベントが終わっていたが近くの衣料品店ではコラボＴシャツが販売されていることを知っていたのでそちらに向かった。
(Translated by Google) I rented an electric assist bicycle. It's a reasonable price. The brakes were a little rough, so please fix it!
(Original)
電動アシストレンタサイクル借りました。良心的な価格です。ちょいブレーキのききがわるかったので整備お願いしますね！
(Translated by Google) I attended this year's Kumano Fireworks Festival.
As a participant from outside the prefecture, I left late at night to make sure I was in time for the numbered tickets to be distributed, arriving at the P13 Disaster Prevention Park parking lot around 4:40 AM. A long line had already formed when I arrived, so I joined the line without any guidance and slowly made my way there for about an hour and a half.
During that time, I saw many people walking to the festival behind us and wondered, "What are they doing?" However, when I actually arrived, I saw people walking behind us already receiving their numbered tickets and leaving.
The official website clearly states,
"One ticket per driver" and "Tickets cannot be sold to cars that are not at the ticket distribution center."
Despite this, pedestrians were able to receive their tickets first, which felt unfair to participants who had dutifully lined up in their cars.
For participants who arrived early from outside the prefecture and were following the rules, this management method was extremely disappointing and infuriating. I strongly hope that from next year onwards, the management system will be improved to prevent such unfairness from occurring.
(Original)
今年の熊野花火大会に参加しました。
県外からの参加で、整理券配布に間に合うよう深夜に出発し、4:40頃にP13防災公園駐車場に到着しました。到着時点で既に長蛇の列ができていたため、案内がないまま車列に並び、約1時間半かけてゆっくり進みました。
その間、私たちの後ろから歩いて会場へ向かう方々を多数見かけ、「何をしに行っているのだろう？」と思っていました。ところが実際に会場に着いた時、私たちより後ろにいたはずの歩きの方々が、既に整理券を受け取って出てくる光景を目の当たりにしました。
公式HPには
「チケットは運転者1人につき1枚」「チケット交付会場に来場していない車には販売できません」と明記されています。
にもかかわらず、徒歩で先に整理券を受け取ることが可能になっており、律儀に車で並んでいた参加者が不公平を感じる状況でした。
県外から早朝に到着し、ルールを守って行動している参加者にとって、この運営方法は非常に残念で腹立たしく思いました。来年以降は、このような不公平が生じないように運営体制を改善されることを強く願います。
(Translated by Google) There are no lockers at Kumano City Station. This is the only place where you can store your luggage. The location is right opposite the station. Thanks to this, I can easily go to the ghost town. The cost is not expensive and the service is very friendly. If I take JR It's easy to take advantage of by coming here, but be aware of the opening hours.
(Original)
熊野市車站沒有置物櫃，這邊是唯一可以放行李的地方，位置就在車站正對面，多虧了這我才可以輕鬆的去逛鬼城，費用也不貴，服務也很親切，假如是坐JR過來很容易利用到，但要注意營業時間。
(Translated by Google) Anyway kind
I only had two hours.
rent a bicycle
Onigajo Center → Matsumoto Pass → Around Shishiiwa
1 hour and 15 minutes while getting lost
The electric one cost 600 yen.
I was hesitant because I was told that the price difference between electric and normal bicycles is almost twice as much, but since there are a lot of hills to get to Onigajo Center, I would definitely go with electric bicycles! !
I usually walk a lot, but I was able to enjoy it quite a bit by renting a bicycle!
(Original)
とにかく親切
時間が二時間しかなかったのですが
レンタサイクルを借りて
鬼ケ城センター→松本峠→獅子岩を回って
迷いながらで1時間15分
電動で600円でした。
電動と普通自転車は倍近く値段違うと言ってたので迷いましたが鬼ケ城センターまでは坂道多いので絶対電動です！！
いつもは色々歩いてたのですがレンタサイクルでかなり満喫できました！
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Shishiiwa
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Shishiiwa is a remarkable rock formation in Mie Kumano, resembling a lion's head standing 25m tall and about 210m around. This natural monument is a result of ground uplift and coastal erosion, making it an intriguing sight for visitors. The surrounding Shichirimihama coastline offers spectacular views, adding to the allure of the area.
An interesting and beautiful rock formation. It was worth stopping by on our way to Ise.
Jerome B — Google review
It worths to spend 5 minutes to take good pictures. I went there in the early morning. And it’s easy to take quite stop
Great place
Shishiiwa is located on the Kumano Kodo trail along the Iseji route, and its distinctive shape resembles a lion roaring towards the Kumano Nada Sea.
(Translated by Google) I came across this Lion Rock by chance while driving from Nara over a mountain pass toward Kumano. It's located along National Route 42, so you can see it from afar. When I got closer, it was even more impressive than I'd imagined, and it really did look like a lion roaring toward the sea.
I later learned that Lion Rock is a national natural monument and, along with Onigajo Castle, is registered as a World Heritage Site. When you consider that it's a natural creation, its sheer scale is truly astounding.
It's also interesting to hear that this rock is a "komainu" (guardian lion) of Ouma Shrine. There's something romantic about the shrine's guardian lion glaring out at the sea.
Since I visited on a weekday, I was able to park a few cars, but the parking space isn't very large, so be careful. There's a coffee shop right next door, so be careful not to park in their parking lot without permission.
It was a sunny day, and the Shichiri Mihama coastline beyond the rock offered a stunning view. I also recommend going down to the coast. Onigajo Castle and Hananoiwa Shrine are also nearby, so it would be a good idea to visit them together.
(Original)
奈良から峠を越えて熊野方面へ車を走らせた時、偶然この獅子岩を見つけました。国道42号線沿いにあって、遠くからでもその姿が目に入ります。近くまで行ってみると、想像していたよりもずっと迫力があり、本当に獅子が海に向かって吠えているように見えました。
この獅子岩は国の天然記念物であり、鬼ヶ城とともに世界遺産にも登録されていると後から知りました。自然が作り出したものだと考えると、そのスケールの大きさに改めて驚かされます。
また、この岩は「大馬神社の狛犬」だという話も面白いですね。神社の狛犬が海を睨んでいるなんて、ロマンがあります。
訪れたのが平日だったこともあり、車は数台停めることができましたが、駐車スペースはあまり広くないため注意が必要です。ちょうど隣に喫茶店があったのですが、そちらの駐車場には無断で停めないように気をつけたいですね。
晴れた日だったので、岩の向こうに広がる七里御浜の海岸もすごくきれいに見えました。海岸に降りてみるのもおすすめです。鬼ヶ城や花の窟神社も近いので、一緒に回るのが良いと思います。
(Translated by Google) The nearby coffee shop was closed on the day, but there was space to park a few cars. I just happened to stop by, but I could tell at a glance that it looked like a lion.
(Original)
当日はそばの喫茶店？はやっていませんでしたが、車は数台停められます。何気なく寄っただけですが、ちゃんとひと目みて獅子ぽいのはわかりました。
(Translated by Google) Visited October 2025
It's about a 10-minute walk from JR Kumanoshi Station. 🚶 There's a parking lot, so you can drop by by car. 🚘️
As its name suggests, the rock formation resembles a lion roaring toward the sea. It's a designated World Heritage Site and a national natural monument. On a clear day, the contrast of colors is stunning, so it's definitely worth a visit. 👍
(Original)
2025.10訪問
JR熊野市駅から徒歩10分ほどのところにあります🚶駐車場があるので車でも立ち寄ることができます🚘️
名前の通り、獅子が海に向かって吠えているような岩で、世界遺産ならびに国の天然記念物に指定されています。天気のいい日は色のコントラストが見事だったので、一見の価値ありです👍
(Translated by Google) I saw a sign on the way there and was intrigued, so I stopped by on the way back!
There is free parking for a few cars.
This is also a World Heritage Site!
(Original)
行きに看板見つけて気になったから帰りに寄った！
車は無料で数台駐車可。
これも世界遺産！
4 min · 1.6 mi
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Ubuta Shrine
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Ubuta Shrine, known as the birthplace of the fire god and home to many deities, has been revered since ancient times for bestowing the gift of children and ensuring safe childbirth. It is associated with Japanese mythology, particularly the story of Izanami Mikoto and her husband Izanagi Mikoto who are believed to be creators. The shrine's serene precincts exude a sacred atmosphere, enclosed by a stone wall and featuring a main shrine area paved with white stones.
This is one of the oldest shrine of Japan - 2000 years old deity
Akhilesh M — Google review
(Translated by Google) [Visit date and time] Saturday, August 2024
[Parking] Free
[Goshuin] Available *Available at Hananokutsu Shrine.
When I visited Uta Shrine, I was impressed by its quiet and sacred atmosphere. Although the shrine is small, it has a deep historical background, and is especially known as the place where Izanami no Mikoto gave birth to Kagutsuchi, the god of fire. There is a place in the shrine grounds covered with white stones, and it is said that if a pregnant woman closes her eyes and picks up a stone, it will be a fortune telling that if the stone is long and narrow, she will give birth to a boy, and if the stone is round, she will give birth to a girl. We recommend visiting this together with Hananokutsu Shrine.
(Original)
【参拝日時】2024年 8月 土曜日
【駐車場】無料
【御朱印】あり ※花の窟神社にていただけます。
産田神社を訪れた際、その静かで神聖な雰囲気に感動しました。神社は小規模ですが、歴史的な背景が深く、特に伊弉冉尊（イザナミノミコト）が火の神カグツチを生んだ場所として知られています。境内には白い石が敷き詰められた場所があり、妊婦さんが目をつむって石を拾うと、細長い石なら男の子、丸い石なら女の子が生まれるという占いがあるそうです。花の窟神社と併せて訪れることをお勧めします。
(Translated by Google) This is the place where Izanami-no-Mikoto gave birth to Kagutsuchi-no-Kami.
Unlike the bustle of Hanano-Iwaya, this place has a quiet and mysterious atmosphere.
(Original)
伊弉冉尊が軻遇突智神を産んだ場所。
花の窟の賑やかさとは違い、静かで神秘的な雰囲気がありました。
(Translated by Google) Uta Shrine, which is said to have a very long history dating back to the Yayoi period, is said to be the place where the god Izanamino, who appears in the Nihon Shoki, gave birth to the god Kagutsuchino.When I was raised locally, I was taught to visit Uta Shrine first before going to the Flower Cave for the New Year's visit.
Uta-jinja Shrine has its origins in mythology and is known as the god of safe childbirth and child-rearing.When a woman gives birth to a child, she picks up one of the white stones facing backwards within the shrine grounds. If it's a round stone, it's said to be a girl, and if it's a long, slender stone, it's a boy.When a child is safely born, a white stone is brought to Shichirimihama Beach and two pieces are given back.
An annual festival is held on January 10th every year, and many families come to pray for the healthy growth and safe delivery of their children, and it is customary to eat a meal called ``Hohan'' (rice with soup, saury with bone-in sushi, and squid with green seaweed) in the shrine office in front of the shrine grounds. (Hohan has not been held for about three years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hohan was revived at the regular festival on January 10, 2025.)
(Original)
弥生時代からつづくといわれ、大変古い歴史を持つ産田神社は、日本書紀に登場するイザナミノ尊がカグツチノ神を産んだ場所と言われていて、地元で育った私は、お正月の初詣の時は産田神社をお参りしてから花の窟にお参りに行くように教えられました。
産田神社は、神話に由来して､安産と子育ての神様として知られていて、子供を授かると女性は、境内の白石を後ろ向きで一つ拾います。丸石だと女の子、細長い石だと男の子と言われ、無事に子供が産まれると七里御浜で白石を一つ持ってきて、２つにしてお返しします。
毎年１月１０日に例大祭がおこなわれ、境内手前の社務所の中で｢奉飯｣と呼ばれる膳（汁かけ飯、サンマの骨付き姿寿司、イカの青のり和え）をいただく習わしがあり、子供の健やかな成長や安産を願いに多くの家族が参拝します。（コロナ禍で奉飯は３年ぐらいおこなわれていません。2025年1月10日の例大祭では奉飯が復活しました。）
(Translated by Google) The history of Uta Shrine dates back to the Yayoi period.
Because he gave birth to the god of fire, the god of wisdom
It is said to have been passed down as the place where he died.
Enshrined deity: Izanami no Mikoto
Kagutsuchi no Mikoto
When entering the shrine, you must take off your shoes.
It's a holy, pure place.
Parking lot free
10 minutes by car from JR Kumanoshi Station
(Original)
産田神社の歴史は弥生時代に遡る。
火の神 軻遇突智神を生んだがために
亡くなった場所として伝わってきたそうです。
ご祭神 伊弉冉尊（イザナミノミコト）
軻遇突智神（カグツチノミコト）
拝殿へは、靴を脱いでのお詣りとなります。
神聖な清らか何聖地ですね。
駐車場 無料
JR熊野市駅より車10分
(Translated by Google) Shoes are prohibited on the white stone pavement in front of the main shrine, so I changed into the slippers in the worship hall before praying.
You can get a goshuin (temple seal) at the nearby Hananoiwaya Shrine.
It cost 300 yen, but it was colorful and beautiful.
There's a parking lot behind the shrine, but the road is narrow and difficult to find, so I recommend parking next to the torii gate. The sacred cedar tree to the left of the torii gate splits into two along the way, and I felt a certain power in it!❗
2024.5.5 (Sun)
(Original)
本殿前の白い石畳は土足禁止なので拝殿にあるスリッパに履き替えてお参りします。
御朱印は近くの「花の窟神社」でもらえます。
３００円でしたがカラフルで素敵でした。
駐車場は神社の裏にありますが道が狭くて分かりにくく、鳥居横に停めるほうがいいと思います。鳥居左手横の杉の木の神木？が途中で２本に分かれていて何かパワーを感じました❗
2024.5.5㈰
(Translated by Google) It's a quiet shrine away from the hustle and bustle. 😌
Uda Shrine is said to be the place where Izanami-no-Mikoto died after having her genitals burned while giving birth to Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto. She was later buried at Hananoiwaya Shrine🌸, located along the coast. 😌 For this reason, the two shrines are considered a pair. Legend has it that Emperor Sujin had a dream in which he transferred the deity enshrined here to an island at the confluence of the Kumano River, Otonashi River, and Iwata River, which is where Kumano Hongu began. 😌
It's truly beautiful.
Since it's considered a pair with Hananoiwaya Shrine, I recommend visiting both. 😊✨✋
2019.11
#HananoiwayaShrine #HananoiwayaShrine
(Original)
喧騒から離れた静かな神社です😌。
産田神社は、伊奘冉命<ｲｻﾞﾅﾐ>が軻遇突智命<ｶｸﾞﾂﾁ>を産んだ時に陰部を焼かれて亡くなった地とされています。その後、海沿いにある花の窟神社🌸に埋葬されたそうです😌。このことから二社で一対とされているそうです。また、崇神天皇の夢見で、この地に祀られていた神様を熊野川・音無川・岩田川の合流地点にある中洲に分霊したのが熊野本宮の始まりとする伝承もあります😌。
とても素敵に感じます。
『花窟神社』と一対と謂われているため二ヶ所の参拝をお勧めします😊✨✋。
2019.11
#花の窟神社#花窟神社
(Translated by Google) The grounds are quiet and filled with a sacred atmosphere. Like Hananoiwa Shrine, located about 2km from here, it enshrines Izanami-no-Mikoto and Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto, so visiting both is recommended. While the grounds aren't particularly large, they're quiet and filled with a divine aura. Stone walls surround the grounds, and shoes are prohibited in the area paved with white stone in front of the main hall, creating an even more mystical atmosphere. Next to the shrine's name monument, there's a wooden monument that suddenly declares this place the birthplace of sanma sushi, which seems to be related to the Uda Shrine's grand festival.
(Original)
境内は静かで神聖な雰囲気に覆われています
ここから2kmほどの花の窟神社と同じく伊弉冉尊と軻遇突智尊をお祀りしますので、セットでお詣りがおすすめです
境内は広いわけでないですが、静かでご神気が満ちています
境内の周りは石垣が組まれ、本殿前の御白石が敷き詰められている場所では土足禁止で、いっそう神秘的な雰囲気です
社号碑の隣には唐突にさんま寿司発祥の地という木製の記念碑があるのですが、産田神社の大祭に関係があるようです
7 min · 3.9 mi
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Kiyo Falls
4.0
(8)
3.8
(5)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
Kiyo Falls can be spotted from a distance while traveling along the national highway. To find its approximate location, Google Maps proved to be useful for many visitors. The waterfall exudes an abundance of negative ions, creating a soothing and tranquil atmosphere that is highly rejuvenating. It is regarded as a remarkable power spot due to its unique qualities. However, one drawback is the absence of a designated parking area, forcing visitors to park alongside the road without the opportunity to capture picturesque moments.
(Translated by Google) I could see the waterfall from far away on the national highway, so I used Google Maps to figure out its approximate location and arrived here.It's impressive considering it's an underground waterfall, and it's easy to get to since it's mostly along the road. . Surprisingly, a lot of negative ions were emitted from the waterfall, making it very relaxing! Nice power spot! !
(Original)
国道の遠いとこからがっつり滝が見えたのでグーグルマップで大体の位置を把握してここに辿りついたのですがアングラな滝の割には迫力もありなおかつほぼ道沿いのため安易に行きやすいです。意外にもマイナスイオンが沢山出ていて凄く落ち着く滝でした！ナイスパワースポット！！
亀達磨 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Parking space is located behind the guardrail in front of the waterfall. The amount of waterfall is enough to make Nagashi Somen noodles. The rock surface was screaming in pain.
2025Mid April
(Original)
駐車スペースは滝の目の前のガードレール 裏にあります。 滝の量は 流しそうめんができるぐらいです。岩肌が苦しそうに叫んでいました。
20254月中旬
(Translated by Google) You can easily stop by along the national highway. It shows a different look every time.
(Original)
国道沿いで手軽に寄れる。毎回違う表情を見せてくれます。
(Translated by Google) There is a waterfall on the right after getting off the interchange! You have no choice but to go (lol) ⚠There is no parking space, so you can only park on the roadside.
(Original)
インター下りて右側に滝が！行くしかないでしょ（笑）⚠駐車場スペースが無く路肩駐車のみ。
(Translated by Google) Can be parked next to car. Mr. Fudo is here.
(Original)
車横付け可。不動さんがおられます
(Translated by Google) There's no parking lot, so I couldn't take pictures of it, although it's along the road...
(Original)
駐車場がないので、道沿いにあるけど、写真は撮れず…
7 min · 4 mi
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新鹿
4.1
(60)
4.2
(5)
Beach
Nature & Parks
(Translated by Google) The environment, the surrounding atmosphere, the beauty of the sandy beach, and the beauty of the seawater are all excellent.
Because it is located far from the Keihanshin and Chukyo areas, there are relatively few beachgoers, and even in the height of summer, the beach is empty and you can enjoy a leisurely swim. The transparency of the sea is ranked among the most beautiful in Japan as it faces the Kumano Sea in the Pacific Ocean.
(Original)
環境、周辺の雰囲気、砂浜の美しさ、海水の美しさ 共に非常に優秀です。
場所的には京阪神や中京地区から遠い為に比較的 海水浴客は少なくて 夏の盛りでも空いていて ゆっくり泳げます。海の透明度は太平洋の熊野灘に面している為に国内でもトップランクの綺麗さです
Masami N — Google review
A lovely natural beach. the sand is lovely and the sea is beautiful. The water can get a little deep quickly so care should be taken when swimming, especially with young children. Parking is available at the back of the beach but can be a little pricey during swimming season. You are able to BBQ on the beach which is nice but again the locals will charge you a few hundred yen for it which doesn't seem too fair but what can you do. Overall a great beach to visit.
If you're looking for a unique and beautiful natural setting, this place is definitely worth a visit. Located in a rare area where mountains and sea come together, you'll be able to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a unique and beautiful natural setting. With the rare combination of mountains and sea, the clean and clear waters, and the well-maintained beach, this is a destination that's sure to please any nature lover.
(Translated by Google) This is a beach that makes you wonder why parking fees are so high in such a region.
The beach is located at the back of the bay on the Rias coast, so even though it faces the open ocean, the waves are calm.
It has a beautiful bow shape, and if you look closely, you can see that the shore is a sandbar formed by the sediment of the river flowing into it.
(Original)
なぜこんな地方で駐車料金がこんなに高いんだろう、というビーチです。
リアス海岸の湾の奥の方にあるビーチなので、外洋に面してるとはいえ、波も穏やかなビーチ。
綺麗な弓形で美しく、よくみると流れ込んでいる川の土砂で形成された砂州が海岸になっています。
(Translated by Google) This is a hidden gem of a beach with few people.
・Visibility: ☆☆☆☆
・Hidden gem: ☆☆☆☆
・Facilities: ☆☆
Facilities...
If you don't choose your spot, it's far away.
Everything is far away.
Shade is across the river.
There's a fee to set up a tarp.
Parking is also a significant fee.
1,000-2,000 yen
Shower:
Water: 100 yen
The water around here is crystal clear,
I think I'll go somewhere more accessible.
This place...isn't really okay.
(Original)
人も少ない穴場の海水浴場です
･透明度☆☆☆☆
･穴場度☆☆☆☆
･施設度☆☆
施設…
場所を選ばないと遠い
全てが遠い
木陰は川を渡ればある
タープ張るのも料金かかるし
駐車場料金しっかり取られます
1,000～2000円
シャワー
水だと100円
この当たりの海は透明度高いので
利用しやすい所へ行こうと思う
ここは…別にいいかな
(Translated by Google) The sea is so beautiful. Although it's sea water, it doesn't have that much of a salty scent, perhaps because it's mixed with river water? The parking lot along the street is privately owned by locals, so there is a parking lot down the narrow road to the south. It was free outside of the season. It's a really beautiful sea.
(Original)
海がすごく綺麗。海の水なのにそこまで潮の香りがなく、川の水と混ざっているためでしょうか？通り沿いの駐車場は地元の人たちの私有地なので、南の狭い道を下る所に駐車場があります。シーズン以外は無料でした。ホントにきれいな海です。
(Translated by Google) It's a sparsely populated area, so don't expect too many facilities, but if your kids are afraid of waves, it's a beautiful beach where you can play in the river.
(Original)
過疎地なので設備は期待しない方が良いですが、子供が波を怖がるようなら川遊びも出来る綺麗な海水浴場です。
(Translated by Google) Even in Kumano, it is a relatively hidden gem, so it is rarely crowded. There are good waves, so there are surfers, but the number of surfers is small, so you can enjoy it even with children. Buoys also clearly mark swimming areas. I think it's very safe because it's shallow compared to the ocean.
A river flows into the area, so the sandy beach is beautiful and perfect for collecting shells.
For information, the parking lot is 1250 yen/regular car/vehicle (there are at least two places, I think 50 cars can be parked), the shower is 310 yen/time, and since 2021 is a corona whirlpool, there are no commercial facilities such as beach houses. The facility was not empty.
(Original)
熊野でも比較的穴場的な要素があり、ほとんど混雑しません。よい波がたつのでサーファーがいますが少人数、従いまして子供連れでも楽しめます。ブイで遊泳区域も明確にわかりましす。海にしては遠浅ですので安全度は高いと思います。
川が流れ込んでいますので砂浜が美しく、貝殻採取にも向いてます。
情報として駐車場は1250 円/普通車・台(少なくとも二ヵ所あり、50台は停めれると思います)、シャワーは310円/回、2021年度はコロナ渦ということもあり、海の家等商業施設は空いていませんでした。
9 min · 6 mi
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Tategasaki
4.5
(172)
3.9
(18)
Scenic spot
Tategasaki is a stunning rocky cliff that rises 70m above the water, boasting a circumference of 600m. The geological structure features numerous pillars known as joints, creating a phenomenon called columnar jointing. The hike to Tategasaki spans around 4.4-4.5 km round trip and offers breathtaking views of the ocean's blue hues and diverse landscapes along the way. Visitors are advised to wear sturdy hiking shoes due to muddy terrain and some inclines on the trail.
The path is a moderate hike for me. Some panting but don’t really need to stop. Slowing down is enough. Around 4.4-4.5 km around trip according to my watch. The first stretch was 1 km to the Tori/shrine. It was 80% decline and 20% incline to the sea. Then was up and down and up and down for another 1 km or so until you reach the loop which was claimed to be 300 meters but it turned out to be 500. Anyway, you have to continue to see the main attractions of this hike.
It was worth the walk though. Total trip took me 1 hr and 35 minutes. Found lots and lots of deers. A couple of bride and groom came to take wedding photos??? Wow!! May be I am too old for this.
Julin L — Google review
The hike to the viewpoint from the car park takes about 40 minutes each way. Beautiful views of Cape Tategasaki with the columnar joints. It’s easier if you have a car, but I didn’t so had to walk from Nigishima JR station (about 55 minutes walk). NB The entrance to the walk is about 100m downhill from the car park. Spectacular views up and down the coast. There was a shrine down by the water which I walked past.
This place was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The color of the ocean is also this beautiful shade of blue as well depending on where you are on the peninsula.
You'll need to drive to the parking lot here as there's no public transit nearby and then it's about a 3 mile round trip hike up and down the peninsula. You'll want decent hiking shoes because it can be wet and muddy in addition to the cliff side you'll need to wall through to get to see the amazing tategasaki rock!
You'll see plenty of fishermen as well and unfortunately fishermen have a bad habit of leaving trash everywhere no matter what country you're in 😢.
There's a small shrine here but it didn't look very well maintained. I came during December 30th and the weather wasn't too cold! Maybe at most 20C or about 65F
- Mr. Rengoku
Very cool spot with amazing views of sheer cliffs. The hike is doable (even for an unfit person like me). We spent about 3 hours total for a round trip, because the views were so good once we got here. Worth it!!
A terrific hidden scenic spot that is extremely remote and is not very well known even within Mie prefecture, let alone the rest of Japan. Park your car in the parking space on highway 311 and get ready for a full two hour trek for a spectacular view at the end. You cannot reach the huge rock and do not even try to because the drop will kill you. Do not go close to the edge if heights make you feel giddy.
There are lot of ups and downs in between but shouldn't be a problem for people with normal fitness levels.
Although great for a visit anytime of the year, I wouldn't recommend it on a rainy day.
The road is under maintenance (possibly till January; *We came by car from nigishima station*) so we couldn't go to Tategasaki this time (we were just 3km from there). Actually, the guy was working there, told us that the road would be partially open at 15h, then completely open from 17h, but we decided to go back and stopped at a beautiful beach!
Walked around on the big rocks feeling ancient times! (Jul. 2025)
4.4km walk out to the point and back takes you past huge camphor trees, groves of wild camellia and amazing rock formations. Once you get out to the point, you feel like you are far out to sea. Great any time of year.
Hobocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4202, Japan•
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When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 1-minute walk away from Shishiiwa.
Sukiya R42 Kumano
3.6
(452)
cheap
Gyudon restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
Coffee shop
Family restaurant
Was quick and very tasty food. Recommended
Ant T — Google review
Ample parking space. Food quality and taste is good and as expected of Sukiya! Was happy to find some comfort food here. Staff were very friendly and polite as well.
Tablet order. Useful. Staff friendly.
When it is too late or too early, it is the best place to have your simple but tasty dinner it breakfast in the town.
Sukiya has same taste always
(Translated by Google) [A reliable beef bowl with a spicy topping]
There's always a line during the Kumano fireworks 🎇!
This classic beef bowl is topped with garlic sprout kimchi. The sweet and spicy flavor of the tender beef complements the crunchy, tangy garlic sprouts, creating a truly appetizing combination.
The food is served quickly, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The prices are reasonable, and the food is consistent with the trustworthy chain restaurant feel.
(Original)
【安定の牛丼にピリ辛トッピング】
熊野の花火🎇の時、行列！！
定番の牛丼にニンニクの芽キムチをトッピング。柔らかい牛肉の甘辛い味付けと、ピリッと辛味の効いたシャキシャキのニンニクの芽がよく合い、食欲をそそります。
提供も早く、手軽にしっかり食べたい時にはぴったり。値段もリーズナブルで、安心感のあるチェーン店らしい安定感でした。
(Translated by Google) I've ordered the Negi Tama Gyudon several times, but the amount of gochujang used this time was ridiculous.
First of all, the onions were bright red, and even the rice underneath was bright red. I don't like spicy food, but the spiciness was manageable the last time I tried it, so I ordered it again, but this time it was too spicy. I paid for it, and there's no way I could eat something this spicy. Unbelievable. I wish they'd make a manual or something so the amount of gochujang used was consistent.
Apologies because the picture is half-eaten, but that's how red it is. All the rice was this red. The only place the red could come from is from gochujang. Too much on, too spicy. Unbelievable.
(Original)
ねぎ玉牛丼、何度か注文していますが、今回コチュジャンの量がありえない。
まずねぎも真っ赤だし、下のご飯まで真っ赤。辛いのは苦手ですが、以前食べた時に食べれる辛さだったのでまた注文しましたが、今回の辛さは食べられない。お金払って買ったのにこんな辛いもの食べられたもんじゃない。ありえない。かけるコチュジャンの量はしっかりマニュアル化するなりで一定の量にしてほしい。
画像は食べかけで申し訳ないけど、これくらいの赤さ。全部の米がこれくらいの赤さ。赤いのってどこからでるかってコチュジャンしかないよね。かけすぎ辛すぎ。ありえない。
(Translated by Google) It is located right in front of the Shishiiwa, a tourist spot in Kumano City.
It is not clear whether they will be open during the Kumano Fireworks on August 16th, but the view of the Pacific Ocean makes this one of the best Sukiya restaurants.
There are few restaurants along Route 42 where you can eat, so you tend to be drawn to this popular restaurant. You order from the stable counter seats using the touch panel. There is a wide variety of dishes, from seasonal specials to standard menu items. There are also many combinations, so you can rest assured.
Is the drive-thru currently closed? There were cones used at construction sites blocking the way.
(Original)
熊野市の観光地「獅子岩」の目の前のある。
8月16日の熊野大花火の際は営業するのか定かで無いが太平洋が見渡せるシチュエーションはすき家の中でも最高ランクの店舗では無いだろうか？
42号線沿いに食事ができる店舗が少なく大衆店に吸い込まれる。安定のカウンター席からタッチパネルにて注文。季節限定から定番メニューまで豊富。組合せもたくさんで安心できる。
ドライブスルーは休止中なのか？工事現場で使われるコーンが立って通せんぼしてました
4899 Idocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4324, Japan•
Onigajō cliff Center.
3.9
(776)
3.8
(48)
Souvenir store
Restaurant
Onigajo Center is a hidden gem that offers an enriching experience for those eager to explore the wonders of geological formations. The meticulously curated trailhead provides insights into the Earth's history, showcasing how landscapes have evolved over millions of years. Visitors can enjoy easy access and free parking, although it may soon transition to a paid attraction.
Amazing view of the sea also very delicious food 😋😋
Ahmed M — Google review
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
1835-7 Kinomotocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4323, Japan•
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Mos Burger Kumano
3.8
(315)
3.5
(2)
affordable
Hamburger restaurant
Mos Burger Kumano is a pleasant and compact eatery that offers a drive-thru service. Despite the busy drive-thru, the restaurant itself was practically empty. They provided high chairs for young children, which was an essential consideration. The food at Mos Burger Kumano was both appetizing and freshly prepared. The staff members were amiable and efficient, willingly making an effort to comprehend non-Japanese speakers. Additionally, they had vegetarian burger alternatives available.
The staff were efficient and friendly. They went out of the way to understand us since we don’t speak Japanese.
Francis N — Google review
Nice small restaurant. The drive through was very busy, but we were the only ones in the restaurant. They had high chairs for toddlers, which was important for us.
Tasty and fresh food. Staff were nice too.
Staff is very friendly and the food is delicious! Drive thru option as well makes it very convenient.
Food was hot! Great fries. Special burger, chopped meat, not so good.
Ok 👌 Mos, same as others, clean and good service. Vegetarian burger 🍔 option. Across from the bay.
Excelent service, nice people, little English but very patient
Good products.
Closed early
285 Kinomotocho, Kumano, Mie 519-4323, Japan•
Hokushou
4.2
(308)
4.4
(9)
cheap
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
Hokushou, a popular eatery in Kumano, is gaining attention for its delectable curry ramen. Priced at 750 yen, this dish is served alongside mini fried rice and salad for an additional 250 yen. The restaurant has managed to exceed its reputation by offering a flavorsome blend of curry soup with udon noodles. The stock used in the soup creates a delightful taste that keeps customers coming back for more.
Crazy delicious soba here, but their signature dish is the curry ramen. Basically one of the only places that serves it in Kansai.
Service was very warm and the boss gave me a free bowl of rice to go with my leftover curry.
My experience here made the rest of my day really positive. Do make a trip here if you are in the area.
Phil — Google review
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.
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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) I had the curry ramen lunch set.
The ramen was so hot it almost burned my tongue! It was an unusual lunch set combination, with two pieces of sushi and a mini salad for 250 yen.
I sat alone at the counter, so I had a good view of the cooking.
I couldn't see the brand, but they did add solid curry powder (commercially available).
It was a bit disappointing, considering I ordered the most popular item at this highly rated restaurant. The taste was just as I expected!
However, the ramen was piping hot and the complimentary lunch set was good, so I'm giving it this rating.
Thank you for the meal.
(Original)
カレーラーメンのランチセットいただきました。
熱々のラーメンで舌が火傷するくらいでしたね！めずらしい組み合わせのランチセットで250円の寿司二貫にミニサラダ付。
1人でカウンターに着席しましたので調理風景がよく見えました。
銘柄までは見えませんでしたが、固形のカレー粉(市販の物)を投入してましたね。
評価が高いお店で人気Ｎｏ．1をオーダーしたのに少し残念な感じになりましたね。予想通りの味でした！
しかしラーメンが熱々でサービスランチセットも良かったのでこの評価です。
ごちそうさまでした。
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Day 3
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For day 3, we bundled attractions like Akagi Castle Ruins and Kumano City Kiwakozan Museum and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is less than one hour. Combined with the average time people spend there, your day should take about 4 hours.
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Akagi Castle Ruins
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Akagi Castle Ruins, dating back to the Tenshou period around 1588, were fortified by Toyotomi Hidenaga's vassal Todo Takatora to quell an insurrection from Kitayama. The remains of this early modern castle are well-preserved and accessible via a narrow mountain road. Visitors can explore the ruins, which include a pavilion and public toilets, with a short walk from the parking lot.
(Translated by Google) ☆Remains of the early days of master castle builder “Todo Takatora”👀
The ruins of Akagi Castle that suddenly appear on the ridge around the summit of a mountain with a relative height of about 30m (about 230m above sea level) are more attractive than you can imagine😁
The trees around the castle have been neatly cleared and maintained, so you can get a good view of the territory and the surrounding area. Centering around the main castle at the highest point, the northern, eastern, and western walls are arranged in a Y-shape along the three ridges. The southern enclosure was placed on the flattened ground, and the southern enclosure was assumed to be a place for living, such as the barracks for the castle soldiers, as there were ``furnace ruins'' and ``building foundation stones.'' However, if the enemy attacked and invaded the southern enclosure, it was territory that could be intercepted all at once from the eastern and western enclosures, making for a solid stance! ️
☆Toyotomi Hideyoshi Gohojo clan/Construction of the castle around 1589 (Tensho 17), the year before the conquest of Odawara, construction during the transition period from medieval castles to early modern castles (Oritoyo period castles), main castles etc. may have had foundation stones and structures such as watchtowers, relatively low-height fields in each castle. The stone walls are stacked in piles, and the wooden blocks are unfinished, but on the contrary, the rugged and rough natural stone masonry has a great atmosphere and is full of charm.In addition, each gate trace has multiple masu-gata tiger entrances and exit corners, and the ingenuity of setting up yokoya-kari.It is very moving to think that Todo Takatora constructed the territory.
A strong castle built deep in the mountains, suppressing the Totsukawa Kaido and Kitayama Kaido roads, rich in copper and other mineral resources, and Kumano's timber resources are also important. Kitayama, where the fierce general Todo Takatora resided for about 11 years from 1585 (Tensho 13), a large-scale "Kitayama Uprising" broke out and was suppressed, and the stone-walled fortress "Akagi Castle" was built to govern the important base and maintain public order ⚔️
☆The road in the middle of the mountain is a little narrow and has many curves, so if you drive carefully and arrive at the castle ruins, there is a large free parking lot with toilets right below the castle ruins.It takes about 5 minutes to climb up the castle road from the parking lot to the main castle, and it is a castle ruin that is very easy to attack. Exploring the Akagi Castle ruins is beautifully maintained and you can really feel the atmosphere and taste. It's much more attractive than the castle ruins that have become strangely tourist spots, just as it was about 430 years ago, and I'm even more happy when I think that "Todo Takatora" was here🤔
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☆築城の名手『藤堂高虎』初期の遺構👀
比高約30m(標高約230m)の山頂部一帯の尾根に突然現れる赤木城跡、想像以上に魅力的😁
城郭の樹木が綺麗に伐採整備されているので縄張と周辺の眺望が良く分かります、最高所の主郭を中心に三方の尾根筋にＹの字状に北郭・東郭・西郭の曲輪群を展開、Ｙの字の谷部には三段の削平地に南郭を配置、南郭には「かまど跡」や「建造物礎石」あり城兵の兵舎など生活の場と想定、しかし敵勢来襲し南郭に侵入したら東郭と西郭から横矢一斉迎撃出来る縄張、堅固な構え‼️
☆豊臣秀吉の後北条氏/小田原征伐の前年1589年(天正17年)頃の築城、中世城郭から近世城郭(織豊期城郭)への過渡期的な普請、主郭などには礎石あり物見櫓の様な建造物もあった可能性、各郭に比較的高さの低い野面積乱積の石垣、算木積も未完成で逆に武骨で荒々しい自然石の石積みは凄く雰囲気あって魅力満載、その中に各門跡には複数の枡形虎口や出隅入隅を設け横矢掛りを仕掛ける工夫もあり藤堂高虎が縄張普請したと思うと感慨深い😄
これほど山奥に堅固な城郭築城、十津川街道と北山街道を抑え、銅などの鉱山資源豊かで熊野の木材資源も重要、1585年(天正13年)から猛将/藤堂高虎が約11年在所した北山、大規模な「北山一揆」が発生し鎮圧、重要拠点の統治と治安維持のため石垣の要塞『赤木城』築城⚔️
☆山奥で途中の道も少々狭くカーブ多し、運転注意して辿り着けば城跡の真下にトイレ完備の広い無料駐車場あり、駐車場から主郭まで登城路登り約5分と非常に攻城しやすい城跡です、城跡を探索するのも綺麗に整備され凄く雰囲気や趣を実感出来ます、変に観光地化された城跡よりも数段魅力的な約430年前のままの赤木城跡、更に「藤堂高虎」がここに居たと思うと余計に嬉しい🤔
Toshi A — Google review
It's a nice place for a picnic or just to check out an old castle ruins. Unfortunately there are no English sign boards to tell you about its rich history dating back over 400 years.
Such a beautiful place and view around. I love it so much.
Probably interesting, but I couldn't get there riding my motorbike. There was lots of walking involved.
(Translated by Google) Akagi Castle (No. 155 on the Top 100 Castles Continued) is a flatland castle built on a 230m-high hill in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. It is believed to have been constructed by Todo Takatora around 1589. After suppressing the Tensho Kitayama Rebellion, which broke out following Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Kishu, Todo Takatora built the castle as a base for governing the region. Its structure, which makes use of the ridge of a medieval mountain castle, combines with modern stone walls and gates, making it a valuable historical site that demonstrates a transitional period in castle-building technology. Another uprising occurred during the Keicho era, and the castle was abandoned in 1615 due to the One Castle per Province Law. It is now a nationally designated historic site, and its mystical stone walls have earned it the nickname "Castle in the Sky."
On the day of your visit, collect your stamp and castle card at "Kumano Itaya Kurobe Village," then drive to the site. Please drive carefully as some roads are somewhat narrow. There is a free parking lot just below the east enclosure, and pamphlets are available. Although the castle grounds are small, defensive measures such as a series of square gates and horizontal arrow traps can be seen everywhere, and the rough-faced stone walls remain well preserved. Although it is in an inconvenient location, it is a mountain castle worth visiting.
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赤木城（続100名城 No.155）は、三重県熊野市の標高230mの丘陵に築かれた平山城で、藤堂高虎が天正17年（1589年）頃に築城したとされます。豊臣秀吉の紀州攻め後に発生した「天正の北山一揆」を鎮圧した後、藤堂高虎はこの地を治める拠点として築城。中世山城の尾根を活かした構造に、近世的な石垣や虎口などが融合しており、築城技術の過渡期を示す貴重な史跡です。慶長年間には再び一揆が発生し、1615年には一国一城令により廃城。現在は国指定史跡として整備され、幻想的な石垣が「天空の城」とも称されています。
当日は「熊野・板屋九郎兵衛の里」でスタンプとお城カードを入手後、車で現地へ。途中やや狭い道もあるため運転には注意が必要です。東郭のすぐ下に無料駐車場があり、パンフレットも置かれていました。城域は小規模ながら、連続した枡形の虎口や横矢掛かりなど防御の工夫が随所に見られ、野面積みの石垣もよく残っています。不便な場所にありますが、訪れる価値のある山城です。
(Translated by Google) [Castle Climb Date] Saturday, August 2025
[Castle Name] Akagi Castle Ruins (Japan's Top 100 Castles)
[Stamp Location] Roadside Station Kumano-Itaya Kurobei-no-Sato
[Parking] Free
[Castle Stamp] Available. Sold at Roadside Station Kumano-Itaya Kurobei-no-Sato. 330 yen
■ Impressions
I climbed Akagi Castle to collect the 100 Great Castles stamp.
The castle ruins, quietly nestled in the mountains, are striking in their beauty of the stone walls. Despite its compact size, I could feel the weight of history.
The quiet environment allows for leisurely strolls, making it a charming experience. Depending on the season, the greenery is striking, making for excellent photos.
I also received a castle stamp, which made for a wonderful keepsake.
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【登城日】2025年 8月 土曜日
【城名】赤木城跡（続日本100名城）
【スタンプ設置場所】道の駅 熊野・板屋九郎兵衛の里
【駐車場】無料
【御城印】あり 道の駅 熊野・板屋九郎兵衛の里にて販売。330円
■感想
続100名城スタンプを目的に赤木城へ登城しました。
山間にひっそりと佇む城跡で、石垣の美しさが印象的。こじんまりとした規模ながら、歴史の重みを感じることができました。
静かな環境で、ゆっくりと散策できるのが魅力。季節によっては緑が映えて、写真映えも抜群です。
御城印もいただけて、良い記念になりました。
(Translated by Google) The castle ruins floating among the mountains can look like a fantastical "castle in the sky," and some people may be captivated by its majestic atmosphere. The harmony with the surrounding abundant nature is also attractive, and if you visit during cherry blossom season, you will surely be able to see an even more impressive sight.
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山間に浮かぶ城跡が幻想的な「天空の城」のように見えることもあり、その荘厳な雰囲気に心を奪われた方もいるかもしれません 周囲の豊かな自然との調和も魅力的で、桜の時期に訪れていればさらに感動的な景色に出会えたことと思います。
(Translated by Google) It is said that the castle was built by the master castle builder Todo Takatora to secure timber from the Kumano region and to suppress uprisings. It is rare to find a castle in such good condition, including the stone walls, so although it is located deep in the mountains, it is well worth seeing.
(Original)
築城の名手、藤堂高虎により熊野地区の木材確保と一揆鎮圧の為築城されたという。石垣を含めて、これほど綺麗な状態も珍しいので山深いところではあるが一見の価値ありです。
122 Kiwacho Akagi, Kumano, Mie 519-5404, Japan•
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Kumano City Kiwakozan Museum
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The Kumano City Kiwakozan Museum is a fascinating local history museum that offers a small but impressive exhibition on the 300 Iruka Boys - British prisoners of war who worked in the coal mines during the 1940s. Sadly, 16 of them lost their lives, and they are still revered by the community. The museum also provides information about a nearby graveyard where these fallen heroes are laid to rest.
(Translated by Google) All you need for ¥310.
I think this exhibit should be more appealing as it is just a short walk from the roadside station 🅿️.
Mine basement 1F? We also went down to take a tour. We were told that the length of the mine road is from Tokyo to Lake Biwa, and we were surprised at the scale of the mine.
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料金¥310にありあまる内容。
道の駅🅿️から歩いてすぐなのでもっとアピールすべき展示だと思います
鉱山地下1F？にも下りて見学🥳鉱道長さは東京→琵琶湖を越える程と案内していただき、そのスケールの大きさにびっくり致しました。
Macchan N — Google review
Coal mining museum that includes a good, small display about the 300 Iruka Boys - British POWs who worked in the mines here in 1940s. 16 of them died and they are remembered and honoured by local people.
Their graves are just a short distance away off the main road towards the river, look for Little Britain sign.
A local woman, who lives in the UK, brings POW groups on reconciliation visits.
If you can visit the museum and the graves - please do. We owe it to take a little time out if our holiday to remember these people.
(Translated by Google) Admission fee is 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children, which is very reasonable.
This is a valuable museum where you can learn about mined minerals from all over the world, including the minerals that were actively mined around Kumano.
Being able to touch and feel the real thing increased my interest in minerals.
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入場料は大人300円、子ども150円でとてもリーズナブルです。
熊野周辺で盛んに採掘されていた鉱物をはじめ、世界中の採掘鉱物を学習できる貴重な博物館です。
実物に触れて感じることができ、鉱物への関心が高まりました。
(Translated by Google) The elevator design is interesting.
The exhibits are also fascinating and educational.
Admission fees can only be paid in cash. The receptionist lamented the fact that credit cards and code payments aren't accepted. There are a lot of options.
(Original)
エレベーターの演出が面白い。
展示も興味深く学べる。
入館料の支払いは現金のみ。受付の方がクレジット、コード決済が導入されない事を嘆いていた。色々あるのだな。
(Translated by Google) (2024.11.12) I went inside for the information about Akagi Castle. There is a model of Akagi Castle and a little introduction to the city ruins. The famous city certification is also here. But if time is very tight, I think there is no need to pass by.
The main information in the museum is the history of mining development nearby. But this museum gives me the feeling that it is like the fate of the mine, which is gradually withering away. After all, few people would brave the traffic and make a special trip just to visit this museum.
(Original)
(2024.11.12) 我是為了赤木城的資訊才入內參觀的，內有赤木城的模型和一點點的城跡簡介，名城認定証也在這。但如果時間很緊湊的話，我是覺得可以不用特別路過。
館內主要資訊，還是附近的礦業發展歷史。但這資料館給我的感覺，正如同該礦場的命運，逐漸的凋零。畢竟很少人會為了參觀這資料館，而克服交通專程前來吧。
(Translated by Google) There is a fee for the history, explanations, and exhibitions of the mine, but it's cheap, so there's no harm in seeing it. You can go directly to the mine site and see it, but there's basically nothing there, so the museum is more interesting. The parking lot is closed, so please park your car in front of the Ocean Center that leads from the roadside station, or in front of the roadside station!
*Admission hours 9:00-17:00
Adults: 310 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
Closed: Every Monday (open on public holidays)
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鉱山の歴史、解説、展示で有料ですが安価格なので観て損は無いです、直接鉱山跡にも行って観る事は可能ですが基本何もないので資料館のが面白いです、駐車場は閉鎖されていますので車は道の駅から続く海洋センター前に停めるか道の駅の前に停めて下さい！
※入館可能時間 9時～17時
大人310円 小・中学生100円
休館日 毎週月曜日(祝祭日は営業)
(Translated by Google) Although it is a mining museum, it also has displays of pottery discovered nearby and a reproduction of an Edo-period village headman, so it feels more like a general museum with a heavy emphasis on mining.
There aren't many customers, so you can enjoy your time in peace and quiet.
The elevator that goes down from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor resembles an elevator that goes underground, which is a lot of fun.
(Original)
鉱山資料館となっていますが、近くで発見された土器の展示や江戸時代の庄屋の再現などもあり、鉱山のウエイトが高い総合博物館といった感じです。
お客さんもあまりおらず、静かにゆっくり楽しめます。
2階から1階に降りるエレベーターが地下に潜るエレベーターを模しており、とても楽しいです。
(Translated by Google) I went there after seeing the mine ruins. It's a wonderful facility. It's very interesting for those who are interested.
For some reason, there were even artifacts excavated from Akagi Castle.
(2020)
(Original)
鉱山跡を見てから行きました。立派な施設です。興味ある人には大変面白いです。
なぜか赤木城の出土品までありました。
（2020年）
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- Map of Kushimoto-cho
- Map of Koya-cho
- Map of Yoshino-cho
- Map of Asuka-mura
- Map of Sakurai
- Map of Tanabe
- Map of Shirahama-cho
- Map of Shima
- Map of Matsusaka
- Map of Ise
- Map of Ikaruga-cho
- Map of Kashihara
- Map of Nara
- Map of Izumisano
- Map of Toba
- Map of Wakayama
- Map of Iga
- Map of Sakai
- Map of Tsu
- Map of Nippombashi
- Map of Namba
- Map of Osaka
- Map of Hirakata
- Map of Suita
- Map of Uji
- Map of Toyonaka
- Map of Yawata
- Map of Takatsuki
Kumano throughout the year
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- 3-Day Sakai Itinerary
- 3-Day Tsu Itinerary
- 3-Day Ise Itinerary
- 3-Day Takatsuki Itinerary
- 3-Day Uji Itinerary
- 3-Day Matsusaka Itinerary
- 3-Day Toba Itinerary
- 3-Day Hirakata Itinerary
- 3-Day Shima Itinerary
- 3-Day Tanabe Itinerary
- 3-Day Iga Itinerary
- 3-Day Suita Itinerary
- 3-Day Toyonaka Itinerary
- 3-Day Asuka-mura Itinerary
- 3-Day Koya-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Yawata Itinerary
- 3-Day Kashihara Itinerary
- 3-Day Izumisano Itinerary
- 3-Day Shirahama-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Sakurai Itinerary
- 3-Day Kushimoto-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Shingu Itinerary
- 3-Day Ikaruga-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Nachikatsura-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Yoshino-cho Itinerary
- 3-Day Namba Itinerary
- 3-Day Nippombashi Itinerary
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