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Kishu Tanabe Ume Orchard (Ishikami Ume Orchard)
This is the largest open plum groves in Tanabe, a major producer of plums. There are said to be 300,000 trees that tinge the entire face of the mountain in pure white when the flowers come into bloom in February.Ume is often translated as plum, but it is really a species of apricot.
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Cape Tenjin-zaki
This coastline was the first site registered under the Japan National Trust. The flat rock formations are often referred to as tatami mats and visitors can safely view the coexistence of land and aquatic wildlife in the rich natural environment.
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Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Museum
This museum focuses on the World Heritage Nakahechi pilgrimage route of Kumano. Japanese paintings from the local artists are the centerpiece to historical exhibits on the handicraft culture of Kumano and the Kumano pilgrimage.
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Adult ¥210, Children ages 16-18・College students ¥150,
Children ages 6-15 ¥100 |
| Holidays |
Monday (Next business day if falls on a holiday),
Day after national holidays, 12/28-1/4 |
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10:00〜17:00（Admission up until 16:30） |
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Tanabe City Museum of Art
The exhibits present mainly works done by local artists and works that depict the wondrous outdoors of Tanabe and Nanki.
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Adult ¥210, Children ages 16-18・College students ¥150,
Children ages 6-15 ¥100 |
| Holidays |
Monday (Next business day if falls on a holiday),
Day after national holidays, Year-end and New Year's days |
| Open |
10:00〜17:00（Admission up until 16:30） |
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99 Shrines of Kumano
These shrines were built to provide travelers on pilgrimage to Kumano with a place to rest and pray. “99” is just a number chosen to express the large number of shrines, but it is said that there are almost 100 shrines today. Takijiri-oji Shrine (World Heritage) located at the entrance to the holy land of Kumano is one of the five principle shrines and is treated with great importance.
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Kumano Kodo Museum
This museum puts on exhibit articles and information on the World Heritage Nakahechi pilgrimage route to Kumano. Other information and guide maps are also available. The museum is located near Takijiri-oji Shrine.
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Free |
| Holidays |
Year-end and New Year’s days(12/29-1/3) |
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9:00～17:00 |
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Tanabe Hot Springs
There are three Hot Springs in the vicinity of JR Kii-Tanabe Station: Tenjin Onsen, Akitsuno Onsen and Tanabe Onsen. Tenjin Onsen is located in Kampo-no-yado Hotel close to Cape Tenjin-zaki, a scenic cape that spearheaded the National Trust movement in Japan. Akitsuno Onsen is in the Benkei-no-Satoyu bathing facilities near Kozan-ji Temple. East of Ogigahama beach, inside the Nakashima-so Ryokan, is Tanabe Onsen.
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Ryujin Hot Spring
Dating back 1,300 years, this hot spring is known as one of the best three spas in Japan for a beautifying effect. Kishu Lords over the centuries were fond of the healing effect of the warm waters.
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Kishu Binchotan Charcoal and Charcoal-Making Experience
The Kishu Binchotan Museum (admission required) puts on display artifacts and information about the high-grade Binchotan charcoal that is made back in the mountains and is today recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property. Visitors can try making charcoal (unloading from kilns) or using the charcoal to make unique wind chimes (reservations required, groups only).
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Fun with Ceramics
At the Ceramics Center in Kodogaoka, Nakahechi-cho, visitors can make ceramics by hand or on potter’s wheels, and paint them.
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Umeboshi (Pickled ume)
The Nanki area that encompasses Tanabe is the largest ume producing region in Japan. Local ume are such a leading brand they have become synonymous with Wakayama. Ume have a thick soft pulp and a fragrant smell.
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