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Koya / Kumano is the place which have been regarded as sacred areas from ancient times, and sacred sites which sooth and revive people. Some strange shaped rocks created by wind and wave, and Japan's largest grand fall is the art of the great nature. There is something in Wakayama that attracts people. No.1-6   >>No.7-12 >>No.13-18 >>No.19-23 >>No.24-28 1.Wakayama Castle Wakayama Castle was constructed in 1585 by Toyotomi Hidenaga, the younger brother of Hideyoshi. Then, 10th child of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Yorinobu, became the lord of the castle and Kishu Tokugawa Family resided in this castle. There is a famous maple tree garden inside this castle which is known as Momijidani garden. Wakayama Castle Administrative Office 3, Ichibancho, Wakayama City TEL:073-435-1044  FAX:073-426-3905 Get off at "Wakayama Sta." of JR Hanwa Line, "Kouen-mae" of Wakayama Bus. Charge: Inside the castle - Free Castle Tower - Adults / 350yen, Children / 170yen Momijidani Garden - Free 2.Kimii-dera Temple Kimii-dera Temple is the abbreviation of "Kimii-san Kongouhou-ji Gokoku-in". In the precincts, there are three well water of "Kisshou sui", "Youryuu sui", and "Shoujou sui" which have been selected as the best hundred waters and have the origin of the name of Kimii-dera Temple. This is a famous temple built in Nara era, whose "Sakuramon", "Shourou", and "Tahouto" are national important cultural assets. Kimii-dera Temple 1201, Kimiidera, Wakayama City TEL:073-444-1002  FAX:073-444-3678 Get off at "Kimii-dera Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 5 minutes walk. Charge: Admission Fee for the Precincts - Adults / 50yen, Children / 30yen, Admission Fee of Reiho-do Hall / 100yen 3.Tosho-gu Shrine This shrine was built by Tokugawa Yorinobu, the first lord of Kishu-han in 1621. The construction of the shrine pavilions is called as "Gongen-zukuri". This shrine is also called as "Kansai Nikko" with full-colored and ingenious engravings of master craftsman Hidari Jingoro, and vivid paintings of Kano school and Tosa school. Tosho-gu Shrine 2-1-20, Wakaura-nishi, Wakayama City TEL:073-444-0808  FAX:0734-47-2488 Get off at "Wakayama Sta." of JR Hanwa Line, "Gongen-mae" of Wakayama Bus, 5 minutes walk. Charge: Precincts - Free, Admission Fee for Treasure - Adults / 500yen 4.Kokawa-dera Temple This is an old temple built in 770. It is the third amulet-issuing office of Westland 33 places with the present main hall is said to be the largest scale among them. Although they were burnt down by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the present halls and towers were rebuilt in Edo era. "Hondo", "Daimon", "Chumon", and "Senju-do" are designated as national important cultural properties. Kokawa-dera Temple 2787, Kokawa, Kokawa-cho, Naga-gun TEL:0736-73-4830  FAX:0736-73-2007 Get off at "Kokawa Sta." of JR Wakayama Line, 10 minutes walk. Charge: Precincts - Free, Admission Fee of main Hall / 300yen 5.Negoro-dera Temple This is a famous temple built in 1130 by Kakuban, the opener of Shingi-Shingon Buddhism. The sect enjoyed its influence as one of the biggest military gang with more than 10,000 armed priests called as "Negoroshu" in the late Muromachi era. "Daitou", a national treasure, "Taishi-do", an important cultural asset, the garden of main lodging, a national scenic beauty preserve the traces of the old days when they were built. Negoro-dera Temple 2286, Negoro, Iwade-cho, Naga-gun TEL:0736-62-1144  FAX:0736-62-1044 Get off at "Kii Sta." of JR Hanwa Line, "Negoro" of Wakayama Bus, 15 minutes walk. Charge: Precincts - Free, "Daito" / 500yen 6.Niutsuhime Shrine This old shrine has beautiful vermilion colored arched bridge over Kagami-ike(Mirror pond) in the precincts. It was originated in 370, when Niutsuhime, a younger sister of Goddess of the Sun, was enshrined. Also, Koya-daijin, who is said to have lead Kukai to Koya is enshrined. Four pavilions and the tower gate are designated as important cultural assets of Japan. Katsuragi Town Office Industrial Sightseeing Division 230, Kami-amano, Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun TEL:0736-22-0300  FAX:0736-22-6432 Get off at "Myoji Sta." of JR Wakayama Line, 20 minutes drive. No.1-6   >>No.7-12   >>No.13-18   >>No.19-23   >>No.24-28

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