Wakayama Prefecture
和歌山県
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Shirahama Onsen and Shirahama Beach: Shirahama Onsen is located on a beautiful coastline and offers a rich variety of hot springs and seasonal scenery. Shirarahama in particular offers beautiful sandy beaches.
Nachi-Katsuura and Nachi-taisha Shrine: Nachi-Katsuura is a seaside town and home to Nachi-taisha Shrine. Nachi-taisha is the oldest shrine on the Kii Peninsula and is home to a beautiful waterfall.
Kumano Kodo and Kumano Hongu Taisha: Kumano Kodo is an ancient road that connects the three mountains of Kumano and can be visited on foot. Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine is the starting point of the Kumano Kodo, which offers a sense of history and mystery.
Wakayama City and Wakayama Castle: Wakayama City is home to Wakayama Castle, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the sea. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the history.
Kiinagashima Island and Adventure World: Kiinagashima Island is home to Adventure World, where visitors can interact with animals and enjoy shows. Penguins and giant pandas are popular.
Kushimoto and Kii-Tanabe City: Kushimoto is located at the tip of the Kii Peninsula and has a beautiful coastline. Kii Tanabe City is also known as a port town.
Wakayama Ramen and Local Gourmet: Wakayama Ramen has its own unique flavor, and you can also enjoy fresh local seafood and mountain products.
Kino River Cycling Road Advanced
紀の川サイクリングロード 上級者
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Kino River Cycling Road Advanced
(136km)
A safe and secure course that runs mainly along the banks and riverbeds of the Kino River. The course can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike by randomly changing the starting point and destination. and destinations can be changed at random, making the course enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts.
A modern version of "Kumano Pilgrimage" - Touring the three Kumano mountains by bicycle
現代版「熊野詣」～自転車で熊野三山を巡る～
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A modern version of "Kumano Pilgrimage" - Touring the three Kumano mountains by bicycle
(118km)
JR Cycle Train runs between JR Gobo Station and Shingu Station. By using the Cycle Train By using the cycle train, you can enjoy the superb view of Wakayama without taking the same route back and forth. You can choose your departure and destination stations as you wish.
By freely choosing the departure and destination stations, both beginner and advanced riders can enjoy the ride.
Spectacular views of the ocean, rivers, and mountains. Route to the fullest
海、川、山の絶景。満喫ルート
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Getting the message out there.Spectacular views of the ocean, rivers, and mountains. Route to the fullest
(108km)
The course of the Nanki-Kumano Geopark, where you can see up close the strange rocks and Crystal River, which are traces of the Kumano Caldera of 14 million years ago, and the azure sea. The Nanki-Kumano Geopark course, where you can enjoy a close-up view of the azure sea and the oddly shaped rocks, which are traces of the Kumano caldera of 14 million years ago.
Route to visit World Heritage Site Koyasan and Nitama Ekimanager.
世界遺産高野山とニタマ駅長を訪ねるルート
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Route to visit World Heritage Site Koyasan and Nitama Ekimanager
(107km)
Koyasan, with a history of more than 1,200 years, is home to more than 100 temples. This is a fulfilling hill climb where you will encounter magnificent historical and cultural landscapes.
Route to "Aragi Island," one of the 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan for installation.
インスタ映え日本棚田百選「あらぎ島」へ向かうルート
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Route to "Aragi Island," one of the 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan for installation.
(84km)
A round trip to Aragi Island, a popular destination in the midst of Japan's largest mandarin orange production area. In autumn, ride among the best mandarins in Japan. You can also enjoy a diorama at the Aridagawa Town Railway Park.
Hidaka River and Yumekigahama route with few ups and downs
アップダウンの少ない日高川沿いと煙樹ヶ浜ルート
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Hidaka River and Yumekigahama route with few ups and downs
(84km)
Perfect for a beginner's introduction to long. Enjoy the Hidaka River and head to the ocean. A pottering course running along both banks of the Hidaka River and enjoying the pine forests and spectacular views of Yumekigahama Beach. You can also visit historical assets.
Wakayama Prefecture is proud of its spectacular sea view routes
和歌山県が誇る海の絶景ルート
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Wakayama Prefecture is proud of its spectacular sea view routes.(78km)
This route boasts one of the most beautiful coastlines in Wakayama Prefecture. The sea is close by, so you can enjoy riding while smelling the fragrance of the sea. The route is suitable for those with a good walking ability. The route is suitable for strong legs as it has repeated ups and downs.
Kino River Cycling Road Intermediate
紀の川サイクリングロード 中級者
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Kino River Cycling Road Intermediate
(74km)
A safe and secure course that runs mainly along the banks and riverbeds of the Kino River. The course can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike by randomly changing the starting point and destination. and destinations can be changed at random, making the course enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts.
Shirahama-Susami Cycle Train along the spectacular coastline
絶景の海岸線を走る白浜・すさみサイクルトレイン
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Shirahama-Susami Cycle Train along the spectacular coastline
(56km)
JR Cycle Train runs between JR Gobo Station and Shingu Station. By using the Cycle Train By using the cycle train, you can enjoy the superb view of Wakayama without taking the same route back and forth. You can choose your departure and destination stations as you wish.
By freely choosing the departure and destination stations, both beginner and advanced riders can enjoy the ride.
Nachi Climb and Tour de Kumano Stage 3 Challenge Route
那智クライムとツールド熊野第３ステージ挑戦ルート
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Nachi Climb and Tour de Kumano Stage 3 Challenge Route
(52km)
JR Cycle Train runs between JR Gobo Station and Shingu Station. By using the Cycle Train By using the cycle train, you can enjoy the superb view of Wakayama without taking the same route back and forth. You can choose your departure and destination stations as you wish.
By freely choosing the departure and destination stations, both beginner and advanced riders can enjoy the ride.
Kino River Cycling Road Beginner
紀の川サイクリングロード 初級者
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Kino River Cycling Road Beginner
(49km)
A safe and secure course that runs mainly along the banks and riverbeds of the Kino River. The course can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike by randomly changing the starting point and destination. and destinations can be changed at random, making the course enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts.
Sea, Plum and Frog Course
海と梅とかえるコース
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Sea, Plum and Frog Course
(48km)
JR Cycle Train runs between JR Gobo Station and Shingu Station. By using the Cycle Train By using the cycle train, you can enjoy the superb view of Wakayama without taking the same route back and forth. You can choose your departure and destination stations as you wish.
By freely choosing the departure and destination stations, both beginner and advanced riders can enjoy the ride.
Cycle train
JR西日本・きのくに線サイクルトレイン
JR West Japan Kinokuni Line Cycle Train
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JR West Japan operates cycle trains on the scenic Kinokuni Line.
There are two types of trains: regular trains and “Limited Express Kuroshio Cycle”.
(As of November 2023)