Nachi, where the clean air will relax your mind and heart. We would like to introduce you to the sacred Mt! Since the Heian period (794-1185), many people, both aristocrats and commoners, have visited the Kumano Sanzan (three mountains) to purify their bodies and souls and offer prayers. Kumano Nachi-taisha is one of these three mountains. The vermilion-lacquered shrine pavilions stand out vividly against the deep green of the mountains. A majestic 850-year-old camphor tree stands tall within the grounds of the shrine, and is sure to provide visitors with a sense of power. Kumano Nachi-taisha Shrine is registered as a World Heritage site on the “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range! For all travelers, we would like you to see the “Yatagarasu” (three-legged crow). This lovely crow is said to have guided the first emperor of Japan from Kumano to Yamato, and is believed to be the god of guidance and traffic safety. After the guide finished his work, he is said to have transformed into a crow stone and rested here on Mt. The precious stone can still be seen today! There is also an ema (votive tablet) with a motif of Yatagarasu here. Tobitaki Shrine, a separate shrine of Kumano Nachi Taisha, enshrines the waterfall itself as its sacred body. There are a total of 48 waterfalls in Nachi, and Nachi Falls is said to be the one with the greatest drop. The waterfall is 133 meters high, the depth of the basin is 10 meters, and about one ton of water falls down every second, giving visitors a sense of the power of nature. Just visiting the waterfall has a mysterious power to refresh the body and mind. There is also water from the waterfall basin, known as water for prolonging one’s life, and fortune telling using the water from the waterfall. Nachisan Seigantoji Temple and Nanki-Katsuura Hot Springs are also located nearby. Seigantoji Temple, the first of the 33 sacred places of the Kannon Sacred Shrine in the western part of Japan, offers a beautiful view of its three-story pagoda and the Nachi Falls in the background. Another pleasure of traveling in this region is to enjoy the delicious seafood of the Kii Peninsula while relaxing in the hot springs!
Toretore Market Wakayama’s fish is very tasty and has a firm flesh. The fish boasts a plump texture due to the ocean currents of the Kuroshio Current and the Seto Inland Sea. Tuna from Katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture boasts the largest catch in Japan using the longline fishing method, and the fresh raw tuna is exceptionally soft and tasty, melting in the mouth. The popular tuna demolition show is a great opportunity to taste various parts of the tuna, such as the fatty tuna, kamatoro, and cheek meat! In this season when the rich bounty of the sea shines brightly, we hope you will try the “lobsters,” which boast the third largest catch in Japan. The sweet and plump lobsters are available throughout the year, but from September to April, when they are in season, they are relatively inexpensive, and now is the perfect time to eat them! Kue (kue), which has been called a “fantastic luxury fish” since the Edo period (1603-1867), is also in season. Kue, which has been called a “fantastic luxury fish” since the Edo period (1603-1867), is also in season. Its white flesh, which has accumulated a lot of fat in the cold, has a unique flavor that is hard to forget once tasted. Kue is so loved by the locals that they say, “Once you have tasted Kue, you will never taste anything else like it. Because of its rarity, it is sometimes sold out. Be sure to purchase your Kue nabe at home to maximize the flavor of the fatty Kue fish and enjoy a winter time that will warm your body and soul. While you will of course enjoy browsing through the fresh fish from all over Japan, be sure to talk to the staff at the restaurant. One staff member said with a cheerful smile, “I want to convey the value and deliciousness of fish through conversation with customers. The ability to casually ask for recommendations is a unique pleasure of the market, and we hope you will enjoy it to the fullest! The wide variety of souvenirs is hard to resist, but we recommend “soy sauce” and “pickled plums. The market is said to be the birthplace of soy sauce, and the traditional method of making soy sauce since the Kamakura period has been used to produce flavorful soy sauce. Its history dates back to about 770 years ago (around 1254), when it was accidentally created in the process of making Kinzanji miso. Please try the deep flavor of this additive-free, flavorful soy sauce. It is a great product not only for home use but also as a gift. The Nanko ume from Kishu is renowned as the highest quality variety, and its elegant taste and aroma are refreshing in the mouth. They are characterized by their large size, soft skin and thick flesh. In the Minabe-Tanabe area, known as the “home of ume,” high-quality ume cultivation has continued on the nutrient-poor slopes for more than 400 years since the Edo period, and its unique agricultural system has been recognized as a World Agricultural Heritage. This unique agricultural system has been recognized as a World Heritage of Agriculture. It is perhaps only in this region that such high quality pickled plums are available! –What are your future plans? Nanki-Shirahama Airport in Wakayama Prefecture is only 1 hour and 15 minutes away by direct flight from Haneda Airport. Please enjoy a memorable trip to Wakayama with its abundance of attractions. –What is your message to travelers? How was your trip? Why don’t you visit Wakayama with its abundant food, historic sightseeing spots, healing hot springs, and zoos for children to enjoy?
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