Koyasan Choishi-michi Walking
There are several routes heading for Koyasan from the bottom. The official route to Koyasan from ancient times is the Read More
Koya-Ryujin Skyline 2020 / 高野龍神スカイライン 2020
Koya-Ryujin Skyline is the route connecting between Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe city. It runs for 42.7 Km through Read More
Benten-dake (Mt. Benten 984m)hiking /弁天岳ハイキング
Since the death of Kobo Daishi, an increasing number of people came to worship Kobo Daishi as the Koya Jodo Read More
Stunning Autumn Foliage in Koyasan 2020 / 高野山の紅葉
The season of autumnal leaves in Koyasan has come! Now is one of the best seasons to visit Koyasan.
Oishi-Kogen Highland /生石高原
Located 870 meters above sea level, Oishi Kogen Highland is famous for its vast Japanese pampas grass (susuki in Japanese) Read More
Day Trip to Hidaka and Arida Area / 日高・有田日帰り旅行
We took a day trip to Hidaka and Arida yesterday (September 28th). The weather was nice and firstly we had Read More
The Wonder Island, Aragijima-Rice terrace あらぎ島―棚田百選
Still hot in Japan but we’ve started seeing some signs of Autumn here and there. Today we will show you Read More
Plum fruits being dried under the Sun 2020
The season for plum fruits being dried has come this year. Wakayama is well known as a producing place for Read More
Peach fruit season has come!
Peach fruit season has come in northern Wakayama prefecture. These peach fruits are famous as Arakawa-no-momo (peach). We posted a Read More
Hydrangea (紫陽花) in Wakayama Castle Park
Hydrangea (Ajisai in Japanese) is a sign of the rainy season in Japan. If Ume (plum blossom) is the sign Read More
Aragijima-Rice Terraces (あらぎ島)
Aragijima is located in Aridagawa-Cho (town), Wakayama Prefecture. This fan-shaped river terrace was formed by the Aridagawa river meandering in Read More
Beautiful Rhododendron in Koyasan
Rhododendron season has come in Koyasan this year as well. Beautiful rhododendron flowers are in full bloom here and there Read More
Weeping cherry blossoms at Kongobuji temple in Koyasan 2020
The weeping cherry blossoms at Kongobuji temple in Koyasan has been in full bloom as usual this year, too. It’s Read More
The pond that looks just like Claude Monet The Water-Lily Pond in Koyasan
It is said that there are 7 Benten deities enshrined in Koyasan. Kukai, the founder of Koyasan, is said to Read More
Sakura cherry blossoms 2020-4 Negoro-ji temple in Iwade-cho, Wakayma Pref.
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
Sakura cherry blossoms 2020-3 Yura-cho, Wakayama Pref.
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
Sakura cherry blossoms 2020-2 Kinokawa city, Wakayama Pref.
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
Sakura cherry blossoms 2020-1
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
Spring flowers in Japan (3) Sumono (すもも）
This looks like sakura cherry blossoms but it’s not. It’s called sumomo in Japanese, a type of plum trees, and Read More
Spring flowers in Japan (4) Peach blossoms (桃の花）
Located approximately an hour drive south from Osaka, the area called Arakawa in Wakayama Pref is well known for delicious Read More
Spring flowers in Japan (2) Nanohana (菜の花）
Called Nanohana in Japanese, a type of canola or rape flowers, is one of the typical spring flowers in Japan. Read More
Spring flowers in Japan (1) Yama-zakura (山桜）
There are plenty species of sakura cherry blossoms found in Japan. Sakura can be seen not only in city parks Read More
Kumano-zakura （くまの桜）2020
Kumano-zakura (Kumano cherry) is in full bloom in Kumano area. Kumano-zakura is one of the early blooming type of sakura Read More
Nanki Kumano Geopark Center
Nanki Kumano Geopark Center is a facility where you can learn how beautiful land of Nanki Kumano was formed and Read More
Koyasan Full Day Tour on January 12, 2020
We had nice Filipino guests at Koyasan on January 12, 2020. They climbed up to Koyasan by using train, cable Read More
Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour January 2, 2020
We had a wonderful guest in Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour today!! It was a gorgeous sunny day and I Read More