2025 Yura Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Hokokuji Temple 🎏🎋⛩️Hokokuji Temple or Hokokuji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect. It is hidden in a beautiful valley, shady, surrounded by beautiful nature, especially the temple's bamboo forest, which is known as the bamboo paradise in Kamakura, which is beautiful and quiet. It is another tourist attraction that should be visited when traveling to Kamakura City, where you can take a leisurely walk along a small path in the bamboo garden, which has 2,000 trees lined up in a quiet atmosphere. And the beauty that changes with the season and weather 📍 Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 🚆 Kamakura Station, take a bus to Hokokuj Temple ⏰ 9.00 - 16.00 hrs. 💵 Entrance fee to the bamboo forest is 400 yen #TravelJapan

#japan Hokokuji Temple, also known as the “Bamboo Temple,” is a hidden gem nestled in the hills of eastern Kamakura. This Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Sect offers a unique and tranquil experience unlike any other. As you step into the temple grounds, you are immediately enveloped by a lush bamboo grove, which is home to over 2000 Moso bamboo trees. The rustling of the leaves in the wind and the dappled sunlight filtering through the tall bamboo stalks create an atmosphere of serenity and peace. The main hall of the temple is modest yet elegant, embodying the Zen principle of simplicity. Inside, you can pay respects to a wooden statue of Gautama Buddha. The temple also houses a beautiful teahouse, where you can enjoy a cup of matcha tea while gazing out at the enchanting bamboo forest. In addition to its natural beauty, Hokokuji Temple is steeped in history. It was established during the Kamakura period and serves as the family temple of both the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans. The temple’s small graveyard includes the tombs of Uesugi Norikata and other members of these prominent samurai families. Whether you’re seeking spiritual solace, historical insights, or natural beauty, Hokokuji Temple offers all this and more. It’s a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Kamakura.

There is a spectacular spot in Wakayama Prefectural Natural Park. The white limestone is lined up, and it's a powerful landscape that seems like something out of Japan. On a sunny day, the contrast between the blue sea, sky, and white rocks is very beautiful! It has also been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan" and "100 Best Beaches in Japan." The view from the observation deck and the view of Shirasaki Coast from afar are both beautiful! If you want to see a spectacular view in Wakayama, please stop by 😊 [Shirasaki Marine Park] 📍960-1 Ohiki, Yura-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #Domestic travel #Shirasaki Marine Park #Wakayama #Shirasaki Coast #Outing with kids #Spectacular view #Outing #Drive

Shirasaki Marine Park Postal Code: 649-1123 960-1 Ohibiki, Yura-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture About 120 minutes from Nanki Shirahama Airport, with toll road options available. There is a Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) called Shirasaki Kaiyo Park nearby, where you can park your car and enjoy light meals and use the restroom. The cape is formed by huge limestone rocks. The white rocks against the blue sky and sea create a breathtaking view that seems unreal in Japan. Senjojiki Postal Code: 649-2211 2927-72 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture About 10 minutes by car from Nanki Shirahama Airport, and conveniently located near the city center and the airport. The parking lot is free. Huge rock formations resembling cobblestones spread out. You can walk all the way to the sea, but please be careful as the rocks are slippery and the wind can be quite strong. #TouristSpots #ShirasakiKaiyoPark #Senjojiki #WakayamaSightseeing #WakayamaTravel #DomesticTravel

Access: 1 hour from Wakayama City on the Hanwa Expressway Nachikatsuura Line Tourist attractions: Shirasaki Marine Park Hotels: None nearby Dining & Restaurants: Roadside station available Shopping: Roadside station available As you can see from the photo, the whole area is surrounded by white rock walls, so you can see a very fantastic view. However, due to the terrain facing the sea, it tends to be very windy, so you may want to be careful. #Breathtaking view

Hello! My name is Shinya and I post about architecture and travel on Instagram! Today, I would like to introduce you to Wakayama, a city with many tourist attractions! My house is close to Wakayama, so I often go there for drives, and there are so many things to see and it's fun! If you're interested, please take a look at this article 😚 #GourmetTrip #BreathtakingView #TripToEnjoySpring #CoupleTrip #FoodThemePark

Wakayama Prefectural Natural Park "Shirasaki Marine Park" The beautiful white coastline is also called the "Aegean Sea" of Japan. There is also a tourist facility with diving and an auto camping site. The entire park is surrounded by white limestone, and the contrast between the blue sea and the white rocks like icebergs is beautiful, and the surrounding area is blessed with rich nature. We especially recommend visiting at dusk! You can experience a different feeling from the usual sunsets, and you will definitely feel extraordinary. Please come and visit! ! #breathtakingview #Japanesescenery #summertrip #summertrip#breathtakingview

#0yentravelautumn I went to Shirasaki Marine Park in Wakayama. It's called the Aegean Sea of ​​Japan, and the sea is beautiful, with towering white rocks that add to its atmosphere. Please note that if you go by car, there are very narrow mountain roads and easy roads to get to, so be careful. At Shirasaki Marine Park, there is a roadside station and a place to eat. The soft serve ice cream is delicious. The parking lot is large and easy to park in, so I recommend it. You can enjoy the great outdoors and even have a camping experience. The bus seems to only run on weekends and holidays.

#bestsunset Shirasaki Ocean Park in Wakayama is renowned for its dramatic white limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters, offering one of the best sunset views in Japan. As the sun begins to set, the golden light reflects off the shimmering ocean and the bright white rocks, creating a surreal and captivating contrast. The rugged coastline and natural beauty of Shirasaki provide a unique backdrop for an evening of peaceful reflection and awe. Whether you’re relaxing by the water or exploring the park’s scenic paths, the sunset here is sure to leave a lasting impression on any #BestSunset chaser.

#Osaka Hotel Xiaoligang Hotel perfectly combines beautiful natural environment, top-level hot spring experience and ultimate luxury service. It is really an excellent place for tired urban people to practice. Wandering there, your body and mind will be thoroughly cleansed. This open-air hot spring is like a paradise, surrounded by mountains and lakes, and surrounded by green hills. The hot springs are taken from hot rock magma hundreds of meters underground. They have moderate temperature and are exceptionally clear and transparent. The pondside is dotted with moss and filled with mist, like a fairyland covered in dust. While bathing in the hot spring, you can hear the birds singing and the flowers blooming, which is a pleasant sight. Each room in the hotel is elegantly and luxuriously decorated in traditional Japanese style, and is filled with a Zen atmosphere. The waiters take hospitality to the extreme and are always on call to provide attentive care. Every night, classic Kaiseki cuisine is waiting for tourists to taste, fully displaying the Kansai food culture.

#SpringGood Places2024 Shirasaki Coast: This location is secluded and scenic, perfect for climbing and walking! Along the way we can enjoy the wonders of nature and overlook the fascinating views of the sea and sky. If we are lucky, we can still see birds soaring under the blue sky. It's about an hour's drive from the city. There are many specialty shops nearby where you can buy some local souvenirs.

In stark contrast to the bustling Great Buddha Hall and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Jomyoji Temple is so quiet you can hear the sound of people sipping tea. Just to the left of the temple is Kisen-an, where you can enjoy matcha tea. There is a paid parking lot, and the bus stop is nearby, so it's quite easy to access. Highly recommended!

It's also called the Aegean Sea of ​​Japan♪ The cape is said to have been formed 250 million years ago, and the coal rocks that cover the entire area are a sight to behold!! ♡ It feels like I'm overseas here🥺 There's also a campsite, log houses, roadside stations, and more!!! Camping here🏕 looks like it would be nice! There were lots of families there too(^^)