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Water rafting, in which you can feel the strong current all over your body. Ajikan, which is one of the methods of meditation of esoteric Buddhism that priest Kukai introduced. There is something in Wakayama that you have never experienced before.

Lacqerware Makie-Experience1.Lacquerware Makie Experience
Painting experience with Makie, typical technique of "Kishu lacquerware" originated in Muromachi era. Original lacquerware is made by painting the underglaze on trays and etc, and by attaching colorful metal powder. Held all-year Every Saturday and Sunday (Except second Sunday of the month) Appointment Necessary. Time: 1H.
Kishu Lacquerware Traditional Industry Hall
222 Funoo, Kainan City
Tel:073-482-0322  Fax:073-482-2341
Get off at "Kainan station" of JR Kinokuni Line, "Kuroe" of Wakayama Bus, 5 minutes walk.
Charge: from 500 yen to 1,400 yen
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Shakyo-Experience2.Shakyo Experience
Shakyo is an ascetic training to gain good deeds by transcribing Buddhist scriptures. It is said that by transcribing a volume of the Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, people become healthy - both physically and mentally, and all evil will be expelled. Held all-year. Appointment Necessary. Time: 1H
Koyasan Tourist Association
Koyasan, Koyacho, Ito-gun
Tel:0736-56-2616  Fax:0736-56-2889
Get off at "Koyasan Sta." of Nankai Koya Line, "Kongobu-ji-mae" of Nankai Rinkan Bus.
Charge: Expericence charge -100 yen, Dedication of Shakyo - 1000 yen
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Ajikan3.Ajikan
One of the contemplation methods of Shingon esoteric Buddhism to realize the fact that "The world and oneself is united" by contemplation. By straightening one's posture in front of the picture of Aji and the moon which represent macrocosm and controlling one's breathing to concentrate, people can contemplate and feel the circumstances of Buddha. Appointment Necessary
Koyasan Tourist Association
Koyasan, Koyacho, Ito-gun
Tel:0736-56-2616  Fax:0736-56-2889
Get off at "Koyasan Sta." of Nankai Koya Line, "Kongobu-ji-mae" of Nankai Rinkan Bus.
Charge: Experience charge -1,000 yen Only on the second Saturday of the month (except Jan - Mar)
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Dolfin Swimming4.Dolphin Swimming
It makes a dreamy moment of the communication with dolphin by touching and handshaking, and swimming by holding the back-fin. This is a very good chance to make friends with dolphins. In case of swimming, swimwear, towel, sandal is required. Held all-year. Appointment Necessary. Time: 1.0 - 1.5H
Dolphin Wave
448-1 Rinkai, Shirahama-co, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0739-43-7978  Fax:0739-42-3261
Get off at "Shirahama Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Rinkai" of Meiko Bus, 3 minutes walk.
Charge: Swim - 6,000 yen/person, Communication - 2,200 yen/person
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World Dolphin Resort
703-15 Moriura, Taiji-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-59-3952  Fax:0735-59-3682
Get off at "Kii Katsuura Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Hon-ura" of Kumano Kotsu Bus.
Charge: Swim - 6,000 yen, Communication - 2,000 yen
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Dolphin Bay
686-17 Taiji-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-59-3514  Fax:0735-59-2810
Get off at "Taiji Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Moto-ura" of Kumano Kotsu Bus.
Charge: Swim - 7,000 yen/person, Communication - 2,000 yen/person
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Whale Watching5.Whale Watching
You will be impressed with the image of 20m sperm whale at Shionomisaki, the southernmost city in Honshu! Powerful watching can be enjoyed, and dolphins or orcas could be encountered. Held: April - October. Appointment Necessary. Time: 4H.
Shionomisaki Marine Guide
Shionomisaki, Kushimoto-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0735-62-3834  Fax:0735-62-3863
About 2 km from JR Kushimoto Sta.
Charge: Adults/7,000 yen Elementary school students /5,000 yen
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Kushimoto Marine Park Diving Park
1157 Arida, Kushimoto-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0735-62-6091  Fax:0735-62-5191
Get off at "Kushimoto Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Kaichu-Kouen-mae" of Kumano Kotsu Bus.
Charge: Adults/7,000 yen Elementary school students /5,500 yen
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Private Hotel"Hashimoto"
462-1 Nishimukai, Koza-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-72-0029  Fax:0735-72-0029
Get off at "Koza Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 5 minutes walk.
Charge: Adults/6,000 yen, Elementary school students /5,000 yen
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Nanki Marine Leisure Service
285-2 Ugui, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-54-0725  Fax:0735-54-2010
Get off at "Kii Katsuura Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 10 minutes drive.
Charge: Adults/6,500 yen, Elementary school students /5,000 yen
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Kiyomaru-Tosen
932 Koshise, Yukawa, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-52-5574  Fax:0735-52-5587
Get off at "Kii Katsuura Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 2 minutes drive.
Charge:Adults 6,000 yen/person, Elementary school students 4,500 yen/person, Youngchildren 2,500 yen/person
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Trial Diving6.Trial Diving
You can experience the loveliness of the ocean at ease even if it is the first time for you to dive. The instructor shows you the beautiful ocean with the greatest possible care. In the water, please obey guide's instruction and try to play safe and enjoyable diving. Swimwear, sandals, bath towels required. Held all-year. Appointment Necessary. Time: 2 - 3H.
Miss Ocean
410-1 Rinkai, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0739-43-1957  Fax:0739-43-1857
Get off at "Shirahama Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Rinkai" of Meiko Bus.
Charge: 11,000 yen
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Aquamarine Shirahama
448-1 Rinkai, Shirahama-cho, Nisimuro-gun
Tel:0739-43-1087  Fax:0739-42-3261
Get off at "Shirahama Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Rinkai" of Meiko Bus, 5 minutes walk.
Charge: 13,000 yen
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Club Noah Susami
4857-74 Susami, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0739-55-4511  Fax:0739-55-4774
Get off at "Susami Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 5 minutes drive.
Charge: 14,000 yen
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Kushimoto Marine Park Diving Park
1157 Arida, Kushimoto-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0735-62-6091  Fax:0735-62-5191
Get off at "Kushimoto Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Kaichu Kouen-mae" of Kumano Kotsu Bus.
Charge: 13,000 yen
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Resort Ohshima
1035-6 Kashino, Kushimoto-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:0735-65-0840  Fax:0735-65-0920
Get off at "Kushimoto Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Satori" of Kumano Kotsu Bus, 20 minutes walk.
Charge: 12,000 yen
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Sea House Submarine
1381-3 Nishimukai, Koza-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-72-3546  Fax:0735-72-3630
Get off at "Koza Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, 20 minutes walk.
Charge: 12,000 yen
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Charcoal Burning Experience7.Charcoal Burning Experience
Kishu Bincho charcoal is a specialty and was designated as an intangible cultural asset. The history and craftsmanship of charcoal burning will be informed and enjoyment of charcoal burning can be realized.
Akizugawa Association
Akizugawa, Tanabe City
Tel:0739-36-0301  Fax:0739-36-8088
About 10km from R42 Inari-cho intersection
Charge: 40,000 yen/person
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Honmamon Experience Club
Ayukawa, Oto-mura, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:073-484-2366  Fax:073-484-2340
About 15km from R42 Iwasaki intersection
Charge: 4,500 yen/person
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Honmamon Experience Club
Ago, Hikigawa-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Tel:073-484-2366  Fax:073-484-2340
About 30km from "Shirahama Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line.
Charge: 3,000 yen/person
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Honmamon Experience Club
Fushiogami, Hongu-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:073-484-2366  Fax:073-484-2340
About 60km from R42 Iwasaki intersection (Tanabe direction)
Charge: 3,000 yen/person
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Daimon-zaka Walking with Heian Attire8.Daimon-zaka Walking with Heian Attire
Kumano Pilgrimage is derived from the Kumano belief suddenly prevailed in the late Heian era, where many people including Imperial House to ordinary people visited. The fact was so described as "Kumano Pilgrimage of ants". We walk this Kumano Ancient Route/Daimon-zaka with period attire. Held all-year. Appointment Necessary. Time: 1H
Daimon-zaka Tea Shop
Nachisan, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-55-0244  Fax:0735-55-0244
Get off at "Kii Katsuura Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Daimon-zaka" of Kumano Kotsu Bus.
Charge: Model Course - 1,000 yen, Experience Course - 2,000 yen
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Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine
Nachisan, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-55-0321  Fax:0735-55-0643
Get off at "Kii Katsuura Sta." of JR Kinokuni Line, "Jinjya-Otera-mae" of Kumano Kotsu Bus, 10 minutes walk.
Charge: Model Course - 1,000 yen, Experience Course - 2,000 yen
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Water Rafting9.Water Rafting
This is the only place in Japan where we can experience ancient water rafting. We can enjoy the atmosphere of the nature of Kitayama River by water rafting. It will make a memorable experience with splash and impression all over our body. Held from the beginning of May to the end of September. Appointment Necessary. Time: 2H
Kitayama-mura Travel Center
Shimooi, Kitayama-mura, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-49-2324  Fax:0735-49-2317
Get off at "Kumano-shi Sta." of JR Kisei Honsen Line, "Shimooi" of Kitayama-mura Village Bus.
Charge: Adults/6,000 yen, Elementary school students /3,000 yen
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Rafting10.Rafting
Kitayama River has both clean stream and rushing stream. With the help of the guide, you go down the river enjoying great outdoors. Swimwear, participation reservation ticket, towel, sneakers required. Held April - November Appointment Necessary Time: 4H
Tankenkurabu.com
Shimooi, Kitayama-mura, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0743-73-7893  Fax:0743-73-7895
Get off at "Kumano-shi Sta." of JR Kisei Honsen Line, "Shimooi" of Kitayama-mura Village Bus.
Charge: Adults 8,500 yen/person, Elementary school students 6,500 yen/person
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Adventure Club K's
2994-4 Takehara, Kitayama-mura, Higashimuro-gun
Tel:0735-49-2133  Fax:0735-49-2133
Get off at "Kumano-shi Sta." of JR Kisei Honsen Line, "Shimooi" of Kitayama-mura Village Bus.
Charge: 8,500 yen
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