Comprehensive article list

Kansai day trip leisure special feature! Recommended Activity Experience Ranking

A ranking of activities and tours that can be done on a day trip from Kansai. A SUP experience that you can enjoy at Lake Biwa, one of Shiga's leading tourist attractions, and a tour to visit Shirahige Shrine, a power spot. In addition, Nara's "good luck bungee" and Kyoto's craftsmanship experience. Full of carefully selected tours such as athletic experience in Mt. Rokko, Hyogo, canoeing in central Osaka, and kayaking in Tanabe Bay, Wakayama!

Play in Wakayama | Experience Wakayama's seasonal activities, fruit picking, camping, and hot springs!

Wakayama Prefecture, which stretches from north to south, is blessed with great nature including the sea, rivers, mountains, and sky, and is full of the best parts of traveling, including hot springs, experiences, and gourmet food! Spring and autumn are the best times to enjoy Kumano Kodo and cycling when the weather is nice. Summer is recommended if you want to try sea or river activities. The Nachi Ougi Festival, one of Japan's three major fire festivals, and fireworks displays are also summer fun. If you are looking for hot springs and gourmet food, winter is the best time. There are many hot springs that flow directly from the source, and the hermit bath, which is created by damming up a river, is a winter feature. This is also the season when the fantastic fish cube dishes are delicious. Here, we will introduce some basic information about Wakayama and the standard sightseeing spots and information that you can get started with.

List of campsites in Wakayama

We introduce camping facilities in Wakayama! Wakayama Prefecture is located on the Kii Peninsula, Japan's largest peninsula. It is divided into three areas, "Kinan" which is popular for Adventure World and Kumano Kodo.

Wakayama Nanki Kushimoto Resort Oshima Accommodation Report!

Covering Nanki Kushimoto Resort Oshima in Wakayama. We interviewed Mr. Kazuyuki Obara, managing director of OUTDOOR TRIP Co., Ltd., which operates a campground. We asked about the features, attractions, reviews, and activities that you can experience in the Wakayama and Kushimoto areas of Resort Oshima.

Interview with "Island Stream," which provides sea kayaking experiences in Yuasa Bay, Wakayama

Yuasa Bay in Wakayama is popular as "the most beautiful sea in Kansai". You can enjoy activities such as sea kayaking at one of the best sightseeing spots in Kansai. This time, we covered the shop "Island Stream" that holds sea kayak tours in Yuasa Bay. We interviewed Mr. Tsuyoshi Hirata, the representative of the company.

Wakayama Kinokawa Paragliding experience report!

This time, I will report on paragliding in Wakayama / Kinokawa. Experience paragliding at Wakayama's long-established "Yupi Paraglider School". The charm of paragliding is that the scenery you can see changes during the flight in four seasons. Because it is a tandem experience, even beginners can feel at ease!

First experience of picking blueberries at Nakanishi Farm in Wakayama, Kainan!

Wakayama is known for its mild climate and is also famous for producing fruits. This time, we covered "Nakanishi Farm" in Kainan City, Wakayama. "Nakanishi Nouen" provides rare ripe blueberries and is gaining popularity. We asked Mr. Kosuke Nakanishi, the 16th generation owner of the farm, about the characteristics of Nakanishi Nouen and the attractions of his hometown of Wakayama and Kainan City.

Wakayama Roadside Station Shirasaki Ocean Park Auto Campsite Interview

We interviewed Mr. Kento Shoji of "General Incorporated Association Kishu-no-Wa", which operates an auto campsite at Shirasaki Marine Park, one of Wakayama's leading tourist spots. We asked about the history, features, and attractions of the Roadside Station Shirasaki Marine Park Auto Campsite.

Wakayama Kishu plum juice making experience report

Experience making plum juice for the first time at Kishu Umeboshikan (commonly known as Umekan), a popular sightseeing spot in Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Kichu area of Wakayama Prefecture! Report from the site such as itinerary, fee, time etc. In addition, we will deliver information that you are interested in, such as factory tours where you can see the manufacturing process of umeboshi, reservation information for other experiences such as umeshu making and tasting, recommended souvenirs, and mail order sites!

Experience SUP at Hamanomiya Beach in Wakayama!

Experience and report on SUP, a popular activity in recent years at Hamanomiya Beach, a popular tourist spot in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture! We also interviewed Mr. Yasuto Katahata, representative of Wakayama's long-established shop "KAZE".

Wakayama: Try canoeing at the southernmost clear stream in Japan, Kozagawa!

Wakayama's Kozagawa is one of the best sightseeing spots in the Kansai region and is popular for its canoeing experience. Experience canoeing for the first time in the Koza River, a clear stream at the southernmost tip of Honshu with high transparency! I will tell you how to row a canoe, notes and impressions. An interview with Mr. Hirohisa Ueda, representative of Kozagawa Adventure Club, which holds canoe tours, is also posted!

5 activities that kids should try during summer vacation in 2024

A special feature on summer vacation activities, leisure, experiences, and play recommended for families with children. We will introduce popular activities for infants, elementary school students, junior high school students, families, and parents and children held all over Japan, including Kanto, Okinawa, and Hokkaido, in a ranking format. Parents and children should take advantage of the long summer vacation season to enjoy experiences and learning that they would not normally have.

[Interview with Kozagawa Adventure Club] Mr. Hirohisa Ueda, who aims to create a community based on the theme of "environment and information" and offers a canoe experience on the Kozagawa River.

[KAZE Interview] Beginner OK SUP experience provided by a long-established surfing school run by local surfers! Mr. Yasuto Katahata

[Interview with Nakanishi Farm] Aiming to make agriculture a leisure activity! A fun harvest experience at the 16th generation farmer! Kosuke Nakanishi

[Island Stream Interview] Wakayama's unexplored canoe tour guided by a kayak adventurer who knows the world's oceans! Takeshi Hirata

[Interview with the Kishu Umeboshi Museum] Leave the fun experience and Wakayama souvenirs using the special product "Ume" to us! Mr. Shintaro Yamazaki

Special healing spots around the Blue Grotto [recommended local shops]

We covered healing spots at a local shop that holds a tour of "Blue Cave" on the main island of Okinawa. We interviewed men and women about the area around "Blue Cave" and recommended "healing spots" in Okinawa Prefecture. Okinawa is a treasure trove of healing spots, not just the Blue Grotto. After enjoying diving and snorkeling, stop by the strongest healing spot recommended by the locals. Enjoy your Okinawa trip to the fullest by visiting healing spots as well as tours!

Enjoy summer activities at a great price! Up to 100,000 yen cashback campaign

Activity Japan will carry out a campaign that allows you to book summer activities at a great price from July 7th (Wednesday) to September 28th (Tuesday). If you made a reservation with online payment, the entry will be completed automatically. There is no troublesome procedure. During the period, a total of 13 lotteries will be held (7 winners per lottery), and cashback will be given to the winners.

Blue Grotto Area & Okinawan Souvenirs [Recommended Local Shops]

We collected information on recommended souvenirs from local shops that hold tours of the "Blue Cave" on the main island of Okinawa. We asked about souvenirs that can be purchased around Onna Village and Yomitan Village, where the Blue Grotto is located. There are also recommended shops where you can purchase local souvenirs. Buying souvenirs is one of the pleasures of traveling. After enjoying diving and snorkeling at the Okinawa Blue Cave, please refer to this article and go shopping for popular Okinawa souvenirs!