Nanki-Katsuura Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort area located along the rias coastline of Nachikatsuura.
• A major base for visitors exploring the Kumano Kanzan World Heritage site.
• A designated part of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park since 1950.
• A resort town featuring over one hundred separate hot spring sources.

What to see

• Natural cave baths named Bokido and Genbudo located at Hotel Urashima.
• Kii-Katsuura Port which serves as a major base for tuna fishing.
• Hotels and traditional inns concentrated along the scenic coastline.
• Accommodations that are accessible only by taking a boat from the pier.

When to go

• The annual hot spring offering ceremony held every November.

Getting there

• Take a direct limited express train from Osaka, Kyoto, or Nagoya.
• Arrive at Kii-Katsuura Station located on the Kise Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.