Kii Oshima Island: Kansai’s Southernmost Island
Just off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture is Kii Oshima
Read moreJust off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture is Kii Oshima
Read moreSome of Japan’s best known and closest international relationships are with China, Korea, and America among others. But one of
Read moreResting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple
Read moreThree hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura. Often over-looked by foreign tourists i a an area famous
Read moreWakayama Prefecture has a wealth of traditional local foods, hands down one of the more popular dishes is mehari-zushi. Though
Read moreThe most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
Read moreDeep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
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