Experience Wakayama's seasonal activities, fruit hunting, camping, and hot springs!

[Wakayama] The sacred place of Mt. Koya! Okunoin worship night tour! A guide who is a monk living in Mt. Koya and a former butler will show you around the fantastic Okunoin at night! Enjoy the history, legends, and nature of Mt. Koya

This plan is guided by a monk of Koyasan and a deacon who has lived in a temple (a qualified guide in the precincts of Kongobuji Temple) and goes to Okunoin at night to worship Kobo Daishi Kukai. Even those who go to Okunoin in the daytime can see the fantastic Okunoin, which is different from the daytime.

[Wakayama/ Tanabe] Resurrection at Kumano Hongu-Healing with a therapist & walking at the heart gate!

[Greetings to guests] By walking through the woodlands of Hosshinmon on the Kumano Kodo and doing various therapies, you will realize your true feelings. Hoshin is a Buddhist term for raising the mind to attain enlightenment. From here it becomes the sacred area of ​​​​Hongu Taisha. The ancient Kumano pilgrimage was a journey of resurrection, prepared for death.By visiting Hongu Taisha, happiness in the afterlife was promised. you too are reborn

[Wakayama/ Koyasan] Koyasan recommended spot tour (one day or half day)

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of ​​Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. Incorporating the style of a trainee monk, we will propose spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten

[Wakayama / Koyasan] [1 night 2 days] Petit retreat at Koyasan ☆ Arrangeable and let's have your own healing experience ♪

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

[Wakayama, Mount Koya] Full-scale purification experience at the Goddess' Watershed (Takebenten) (with original incense amulet)

Just by living, humans accumulate dirt and impurities at the end of each day. It would be nice if we could wash it off ourselves every day, but for busy modern people, this is not easy. Mount Koya, which spreads out in a mountain basin surrounded by peaks at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, is a sacred place of Esoteric Shingon Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1,200 years ago. The watershed of Mount Koya

[Wakayama, Tanabe] Waterfall Girls Gathering ~ Kumano Retreat, Mindfulness Waterfall Tour in Hyakken Valley

Why not take a leisurely walk around the well-maintained trekking course, centered around the four waterfalls, enjoying the experience with all five senses, and balance your mind and body while being soothed by various therapies? Experience rebirth through a mindfulness walk that focuses on the here and now. When you first visit, you may be struck by the beautiful waterfalls, the dynamic sight of the forest, the sounds of the water and insects, and the aroma of the forest.

[Wakayama, Kumano] Experience butchering a deer with a hunter in the Kumano countryside! After butchering, enjoy a BBQ!

Deep in the mountains of Kumano, the village of Irogawa (Irokawa) may look like any other rural area at first glance, but it is a slightly unusual place, with more than half of the residents being immigrants. Although the population is small at just over 300 people, many of them are families who have moved here, and the village is filled with the lively voices of children. Irogawa is actually home to more animals, such as deer and wild boars, than humans. In recent years, food has become scarce in the forest, and the village is a little strange.

[Wakayama, Tanabe] Kumano Retreat "Detox at Kuwanoki Falls" for beginners

This is the beginner's course for the Kumano Aqua Therapy Retreat Tour. The entire experience takes 2 hours, but the walking time is short, about 20 minutes each way, and there is a promenade, so even those who are not used to walking can enjoy it. Sneakers are fine, but you will have to climb rocks at the end, so trekking shoes will help you to have a good grip. The meeting place is the Takada Natural Pool parking lot.

[Wakayama Kushimoto] Beginners welcome Kozagawa River Kayaking

This is a kayaking experience on the crystal clear Kozagawa River. Because it is a clear stream, there are no waves like in the ocean, making it an easy environment to enjoy. Why not try paddling your kayak leisurely while watching the ever-changing scenery? A guide will accompany you, and the kayaks used are recreational kayaks for beginners, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

[Wakayama / Koza River] Canoeing & river play experience (half-day 3-hour course) Recommended for families with children!

Kozagawa Town, located in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, runs the Kozagawa River, which is said to be the clearest stream in the southernmost part of Honshu. Many creatures such as scampi and gobies live in the clear stream nurtured in a rich natural environment, and one of the attractions is that the scenery of the mountains and strange rocks is pleasing to the viewer. In this Koza River, we said, "Learn about nature safely and enjoyably.

[Wakayama] ◆Great value for groups and organizations◆The more boats you take, the cheaper it gets! Adventure in the hidden lands of nature! Kitayama River half-day course★Free photo data provided★

"I want to enjoy a private boat rental!" "I'm a group so I want to get a good deal!" "I want to request transportation from Kansai!" If that sounds like you, then Nuts' Kitayama River Rafting Tour is the perfect choice. Experience the fierce waves flowing through a hidden valley deep in the mountains! If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and the clear stream, then the Kitayama River course is highly recommended. Kitayama Village is in Wakayama Prefecture, but it lies between Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture.

[Wakayama, Kozagawa] Relax in the clear waters! A relaxing river rafting experience in a canoe (half-day 3-hour course)

★ Take a leisurely canoe ride down the Kozagawa River, known as the purest river in the southernmost part of Honshu♪★ You'll be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even first-timers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind! The pure river, nurtured in a rich natural environment, is home to many creatures, including long-finged shrimp and gobies, and the scenery created by the mountains and oddly shaped rocks is a delight to behold. The water is also very clear,

[Wakayama Kushimoto] Beginner welcome tent sauna & Kozagawa SUP

Tent saunas have become a hot topic recently! You can experience them while gazing at the crystal clear Kozagawa River, which has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Hidden Places in Japan" and "Top 100 Waters of the Heisei Era." After warming up in the tent sauna, you can play on a SUP and jump into the Kozagawa River as you like. Photos and videos taken by staff during the tour will be given to you free of charge!

[Wakayama Canyoning] Slide down smooth, polished natural stones! Slider Paradise

There are the most waterslides in the natural course! There are 2 15m class and 7 5m or more! Lunch time next to a huge rock wall with a height of 70m! It is a wonderful course that is fun to see and slide, as you can see that the terrain was built over many years.

[Wakayama / Kinokawa] Paragliding / Tandem flight experience-Easy and safe-Flight from an altitude of 300 meters with attractive seasonal views

Why do not you experience the sky flight while looking down on the Wakayama Plain in each season? Let's make such a dream "I want to fly in the sky" come true together ♪ ★ Information on infectious disease countermeasures ★ <Correspondence of the host company> ・ Wearing a mask for staff: Wear a mask in the reception facility, in a moving car, and during flights increase.・ Disinfection measures: Disinfectant solution is installed at the entrance of the reception facility, and hand soap is installed in the changing room. <

[Wakayama / Minabe] Starry sky experience tour to enjoy on the seaside Kumano Kodo

In this plan, we will guide you to the starry sky on the Kumano Kodo. You can enjoy not only the visual guidance of seasonal constellations, but also astronomical observation using a large telescope. At the end of the tour, we also take a commemorative photo with the starry sky of the day in the background. The guide to guide the starry sky has been a starry sky guide for 4 years in New Zealand, and 2 in the Kumano Kodo area.

[Wakayama/Hashimoto City] Experience the production process of the traditional craft "Kishu Hera Rod"! Direct guidance from craftsmen who make poles! You can come empty-handed at the hands-on workshop directly connected to the station!

This is a hands-on experience of making a traditional craft "Kishu Hera Rod" provided by the Koya Sanroku Tourism Bureau. Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture At the "Takumi Kobo" attached to Kii-Shimizu Station on the Nankai Koya Line, you can observe the production work by craftsmen of the national traditional craft "Kishu Hera Rod" made from three types of natural bamboo. , you can experience "burning" and "tip shaving" which are part of the production process.

[Wakayama/ Tanabe] My own incense making experience using Kumano aroma oil and Japanese herbal medicine

Why don't you make your own original incense using aromatic oils made from herbal medicines and Kumano forests? You can make it in your favorite shape, such as the incense in the photo. While listening to the scent of incense ingredients, mix your favorite herbal medicine. Once the scent is decided, water is added and kneaded, the mold is removed, and the incense is molded and dried (drying at home).

[Wakayama Prefecture, Kinokawa] Healed with a good scent! You can put it in your car or room! Car diffuser making experience

《Experience content》◆Car diffuser experience◆①Choose your favorite shape from a variety of small bottles with charms. ②Choose your favorite design from a variety of flower materials and put it in a small bottle. ③Choose your favorite scent and add it, then add glitter to finish. 《Experience time》・・・About 1 to 1.5 hours◆

[Wakayama, Kimino] Pottery experience! You can make two pieces with 800g of clay. Beginners are welcome! (Firing fee included)

This is a two-hour pottery experience plan at Kiminokobo Ceramic Art Club! Create your own original work with 1kg of clay! Guideline: Approximately two tea bowls (this may vary slightly depending on the size). You can make two tea bowls, teacups, plates, nameplates, or whatever you want to make. The firing fee, which may be charged separately in a pottery class, is also included in the experience fee.

[Wakayama, Kinokawa] "Herbarium ballpoint pen making" that even beginners can easily do, with tea time

This is a herbarium class. There are many options. The class is located in Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun. People often come to experience it while sightseeing in famous tourist spots in Wakayama Prefecture such as Shirahama, Marina City, and Koyasan. We have a wide variety of people, including families with children, couples, friends, and individuals.

[Wakayama, Shirahama] Leather craft experience - key case making <Recommended for families, couples, and women> About 2.5 hours

You will create a coin case using traditional vegetable tanned cowhide leather. This leather will deepen in color and develop a glossy finish with use.

[Wakayama, Kainan City] Casual latte art experience! Authentic stone oven baked pizza included | Limited to one group per event | Recommended for families and girls' parties ♪

[Authentic latte art experience!] Latte art may sound difficult at first glance, but the lecture is limited to one group per hour, so there is no need to worry ♪ The owner will teach you carefully! The cup is decorated with "Negoro-nuri" Kishu lacquerware, a traditional art of Wakayama Prefecture, and the owner personally ordered coffee beans and coffee cups from Naples in the south of Italy to create a unique style.

[Wakayama/Kainan City] Lacquered chopsticks making experience ~ Make your own original chopsticks! Even beginners can do it!

The main production area is the Kuroe district of Kainan City, which is a traditional craft handed down in Wakayama Prefecture, which flourished as a castle town of the three Tokugawa families. It is said to be one of the three major production areas in Japan, along with Aizu lacquerware and Yamanaka lacquerware. Learn how to make your own chopsticks using lacquer taught by a craftsman of Kishu lacquerware, which is said to be one of the three major lacquerwares. Designs are added using lacquer rather than paint or ink. craftsman directly

[Wakayama, Koyacho] Sesame tofu making experience - Learn at a shop that makes sesame tofu as a living offering to Kukai

Shojin-ryori (traditional Japanese vegetarian cuisine) has been cultivated over the 1200-year history of Mount Koya. Among these, sesame tofu has been highly valued as a valuable source of nutrition. Sesame tofu is a traditional food that has supported the monks as a valuable source of nutrition in Shojin-ryori (traditional Japanese vegetarian cuisine). It is also widely known as a specialty of Mount Koya. Although the name includes the word "tofu," it does not actually contain soybeans. It is a specialty made using traditional methods.

[Wakayama / Tanabe] Gokuri fresh oranges! Even children can make mandarin orange juice with peace of mind at [Akitsuno, the village where mandarin oranges grow all year round]!

[Akitsuno Garten] In the classroom inside the wooden school building of a former elementary school, squeeze the whole seasonal citrus fruits harvested locally with a manual juicer and gokuri on the spot! Even small children can experience it safely.

[Wakayama / Tanabe] Made in Citrus Village. Making hand cream and room spray with a rich citrus scent! Also as a gift!

[Akitsuno Garten] You can make fragrant hand cream and room spray using precious oil of locally produced citrus fruits. Experience in the classroom inside the wooden school building of the green tourism facility "Akitsuno Garten", which is a renovation of the wooden school building of a former elementary school. Even small children can easily make it. Draw an illustration or message on a label that you can handwrite yourself

[Minabe Town, Wakayama] Plum Juice Making Experience-Easy to Delicious Plum Juice (110ml x 2 Takeaways)

Why don't you make delicious plum juice with your family, friends and loved ones very easily? Even if you miss June, when the plums are harvested, you can make them all year round because frozen plums are used at the Umejikan! Ume Meister teaches while explaining in an easy-to-understand manner, so even the first time you can easily complete it! You can also listen to fun stories about plums ♪ * Drink the plum juice made from the experience 10 days later