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Tanabe
- Ajikoji - Restaurant & Entertainment District | Great food & atmosphere
- Ogigahama Beach | Close to Kii-Tanabe station, nice sunsets
- Cape Tenjizaki | Japan's original National Trust, close to locals hearts
- Ueshiba Morihei's Gravesite | Founder of Aikido, a mecca for Aikidoists
- Minakata Kumagusu Archives | Eccentric genius researcher who lived in Tanabe
Hongu
- Kumano Hongu Taisha | One of the three Kumano Grand Shrines, austere pavilions
- Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes | Network of pilgrimage routes in the Kii Peninsula
- Kumano Hongu Heritage Center | Visitor center with detailed information in English
- Yunomine Onsen | Hot spring with over 1800 years of history
- Tsuboyu | Spiritual hot spring bath, World Heritage
- Kawayu Onsen | Hot spring in the river, a natural wonder
- Sennin-buro | Large river hot spring bath in winter, Kumano's thermal wonder
- Wataze Onsen | Expansive outdoor hot spring baths, private baths also available
- Kumano-gawa River | Major waterway in the Kii Mountain Range
- Hosshinmon-oji | "Gate of aspiration to enlightenment" on the Kumano Kodo
- Fushiogami-oji | Viewpoint of Oyunohara, a microcosm of the Kumano Kodo
Nakahechi
- Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route | Network of pilgrimage routes in the Kii Peninsula
- KUMANO KODO KAN Pilgrimage Center | Information center for pilgrims & hikers
- Takijiri-oji | Spiritual entrance to Kumano's sacred mountains
- Takahara | Ridge-top village with panoramic views
- Takahara Kumano-jinja | Atmospheric shrine with centuries-old camphor trees
- Hisui-no-yu Onsen | Hot spring popular with pilgrims and hikers
- Kodo Aruki-no-Sato Chikatsuyu | Rest area with shops and bus shuttle service
- Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Art Museum | Features local art works
- Cafe Bocu | A charming cafe in a refurbished farm house
- Tsugizakura-oji |Shrine grounds featuring giant old-growth trees
Ryujin
- Ryujin Onsen | One of Japanese famous beautifying hot springs
Nachi-Katsuura
- Kumano Nachi Taisha | One of the three Kumano Grand Shrines, towering waterfall
- Daimon-zaka | Impressive cobblestone staircase lined with giant trees, part of Kumano Kodo
- Katsuura Onsen | Hot spring resort on the rugged southern coastline
- Amida--ji T-emple- & Mo-unt M-yohoz-an- | Temple located above Kumano Nachi Taisha
Shingu
- Kumano Hayatama Taisha | One of the three Kumano Grand Shrines
- Kumano-gawa River | Major waterway in the Kii Mountain Range
Shirahama
- Shirahama Onsen | Coastal beach resort with historical hot springs
- Shirarahama Beach | Beautiful white beach in Shirahama
- "Coral Princess" | Undersea observation tower near Hotel Seamore
Koyasan
- Koyasan | Shingon Buddhist mountain temple complex
Kushimoto
- Kushimoto Marine Park | Aquarium, underwater observation tower & glass boat tours
Kitayama
- Kitayama-gawa River | Beautiful tributary of Kumano-gawa River, great for rafting
- Dorokyo | Steep gorge on Kitayama River that can be experienced by Jet Boat
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