A post-Kumano Kodo hike tour of #Wakayama sights: an overnight in Nachikatsuura, a quick stop to Hashiguiiwa rocks via Kushimoto Station, and Tanabe City.
I stayed the night in a lovely hotel in #Nachikatsuura which offers in-house onsen and also really delicious meals. I had my taste of Kumano beef and it was delicious! My room also had incredible views of the coast and the sea as well!
The next day, on my way to Tanabe City, I made a quick stop at #Kushimoto along the coast to check out the #Hashiguiiwa rock formations. Beautiful andwind-swept, and you can walk to the rocks as long as the tide is low! There are cafes facing the rock formations. I had a local udon specialty whilst enjoying the view.
After Kushimoto, Tanabe City! I stayed in a machiya about 15 minutes from the Kii-Tanabe station there's a river with a boardwalk right behind it. So gorgeous! Also took a walk to Tokei shrine, one of Tanabe City's landmarks as well as an important spot for Kumano Kodo pilgrims. What a way to wrap up my Kumano Kodo journey!
Next --- Koya-san! Which is, interestingly, also plays a role in Kumano Kodo as it connects to the Kumano Grand Shrine in Hongu via the Kohechi trail. But we're not walking this time; in the near future, I hope!
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