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Eko-in
Wakayama, Japan
Henjoson-in
Wakayama, Japan
Hoon-in
Wakayama, Japan
Muryoko-in
Wakayama, Japan
Rengejo-in
Wakayama, Japan
Sainan-in
Wakayama, Japan
Shojoshin-in
Wakayama, Japan
Kishi Station
Wakayama, Japan
Kumano.bs
Wakayama, Japan
Roadside Station Oku-kumano Kodo Hongu
Wakayama, Japan
Mount Koya
Wakayama, Japan
Wakayama, Japan - Premiere hot springs hot spot!
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- Eko-in ~ Henjoson-in ~ Hoon-in ~ Kishi Station ~ Kumano.bs ~ Mount Koya ~ Muryoko-in ~ Rengejo-in ~ Roadside Station Oku-kumano Kodo Hongu ~ Sainan-in ~ Shojoshin-in
Wakayama has a warm climate and abundant nature, and produces more than anywhere else in Japan. It is a city that is blessed with the bounty of nature brimming with greenery and a temperate climate brought by the Kuroshio current.
Wakayama Prefecture is also one of Japan's premiere hot springs areas. Many hot springs like Rengejo-in and Shojoshin-in are located near mountains, rivers, and the ocean, and are visited by many tourists. In addition, the prefecture's best known tourist attraction is Mount Koya (Koyasan), the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism and the best place to experience an overnight stay at a temple.
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Eko-in is a traditional Buddhist temple, one of the oldest temple on Mount Koya. The temple is equipped with Japanese style rooms that offers a garden view. Only one of the room has a private bath and a toilet. read more »
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Being a large and traditional Buddhist Temple, Henjoson-in received its name from the Dainichi Nyorai, which is the Universal Illuminating Deity. The rooms will be overlooking a breathtaking garden and every room will be as spacious as you have imagined. In addition, get to savour some of the best vegetarian dishes you have ever tasted in a temple. read more »
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Hoon-in is a family style Buddhist temple Ryokan with an excellent host.The guest will feel welcome with the great hospitality that is provided. Hoon-in has 16 Japanese-style guest rooms. read more »
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Similar to other temples who offer lodging for tourists and travellers, Muryoko-in also has prayer services in the morning. Nevertheless, this will be the best place for you to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life as it will be all peace and quiet for the rest of the day since there are no televisions in the guestrooms. The prayer service in the morning will be held in approximately an hour and a half starting from 6am. read more »
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Rengejo-in is located near Mount Koya Cable Car Station and has a temple architecture with a large number of Japanese style rooms. Shared baths are available to the same gender. Guests also have the opportunity to participate in meditation and morning prayers. read more »
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Sainan-in is located in a Buddhist temple with 50 Japanese style rooms. Do note that none of the rooms has private bath and toilet facilities. The Sainan-in do provide shared baths for the same gender. read more »
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Shojoshin-in is located in Kongobuji Temple on Mount Koya. It has Japanese style rooms and a private guess residence, known as hanare. The hanare is equipped with a private bath and toilet. read more »
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Kishi station is part of Wakayama Electric Railway, located in Kinokawa. What makes this train station special is that the train master is not a human, but a cat called Tama. Tama earned the post in 2007 due to her attention in serving the customers of Kishi station (possibly by purring and being cute). read more »
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Kumano.bs is a shop that sells a wide variety of local delicacies. Visitors can also get some of it to bring back home as souvenirs for family and friends. read more »
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Roadside Station Oku-kumano Kodo Hongu is a restaurant in Hongu Town, of Tanabe city, which serves meals prepared with locally grown mountain vegetables. Hence, all the dishes here are fresh. Visitors may also find regional dishes such as the famous Mehari Zushi served at the restaurant. read more »
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Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of the most peaceful spiritual centres in the country. It is the heart of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect introduced to Japan by Kobo Daishi, one of Japan's most significant religious figures. Mount Koya has over one hundred temple complexes, coupled with its eight forested peaks that reach 800 metres into the clouds, offering a respite from the heat and crowds of Osaka or Kyoto. read more »