[2024 Nachikatsuura Stay] Travel Guide for Hotel Urashima (Updated Oct)
Cave Open-Air Hot Spring Urashima Hotel in Nachikatsuura
Located at the fishing port with Japan's highest tuna yield, there stands a hotel that appears to be on a small island across the way. In reality, it is accessible by a connecting road, which is somewhat difficult to navigate and has limited parking space. There's a dedicated parking lot nearby in the town, complete with a regular shuttle bus service, making it very convenient.
It's recommended to experience the hotel's 'turtle boat' on the way there, just like the tale of Urashima Taro, which is super cool. For those driving, you can take the bus back to the parking lot.
The hotel is mainly divided into three buildings, some facing the Pacific Ocean, some overlooking the fishing port, and others situated in the high mountain area with high floors and a large area. Just walking around the hotel can be tiring. Wheelchairs are also available for those in need, which is very considerate.
We stayed in the Sunrise Pavilion with a view of the Pacific Ocean, where the sunrise is incredibly beautiful when the weather is good. It's also recommended to visit the mountain behind the hotel, where you can take a super long escalator (often half-closed) or an elevator to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The hotel has four main bathing areas, two of which are built into caves, which is super cool, and you can even hear the sound of the waves. The hotel also has restaurants and a convenience store, which is not open 24 hours, so plan your shopping accordingly.
Jasonwu0127
🌅 Wakayama Wonders: Hotel Urashima Stay 🌊🏨
Discover a slice of island paradise at Hotel Urashima, nestled in the heart of Nachikatsuura's bustling tuna port. 🐟🛥️ Although it seems secluded, rest easy knowing a shuttle bus from a nearby parking lot offers a breezy commute. 🚌
Embrace the Urashima Taro legend by hopping aboard a 'turtle boat' to the hotel - a quirky touch to start your adventure! 🐢✨ With a trio of buildings to choose from, you're spoilt for views: the serene Pacific, the lively port, or the majestic mountains. 🌄🌊🏞️
Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise from the Sunrise Pavilion, or ascend to the mountaintop for panoramic vistas, accessible via a grand escalator or elevator. 🌅🔝
The hotel's four unique bathing areas, including two cave onsens, provide a symphony of relaxation with the ocean's soundtrack. 🎶♨️ Remember, the convenience store has a curfew, so snag your snacks early! 🍜🕒
Just a train ride from Osaka, this tranquil town is your gateway to the sacred Kumano Kodo trails. 🚞🍃 After a day of waterfalls, shrines, and ancient steps, retreat to the vast Urashima Hotel, a classic resort-like haven where tranquility reigns supreme. 🛌💆♂️
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Japan Travel | I fulfilled a wish! 1-Day Hiking Strategy for Kumano Kodo!
| I fulfilled a wish! 1-Day Hiking Strategy for Kumano Kodo!. The thousand-year-old Kumano Kodo trail is really photogenic when hiking❗ Additionally, hiking sticks are free💰😂 Just remember to return them after use!!!
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I only planned this ancient trail trip 2 months in advance, from confirming the route, hotels, buying train tickets, taking the bus🚌, everything was just right! A day trip back and forth to Kumano Kodo also counts as fulfilling a little wish.
The original Kumano Kodo trail is over 1000 km long, and it takes at least 7 days to complete the entire trail. However, due to time constraints and limited equipment and physical strength, I only chose a one-day highlight section to experience it!
🏨Stay
Ushima Hotel Ushima Hotel
The hotel has point-to-point shuttle buses or turtle boats🚢 for transfer, and you can watch the sunrise and sunset from the hotel, which is a great experience. I will write a detailed hotel guide later, so I won't go into details here.
🚌Travel (2 hours)
Hotel-Nankai Bus🚌-Daimonzaka
Walking🚶🏻- Kumano Nachi Taisha - Nachisan Seiganto-ji (the prototype of the three-story pagoda from Spirited Away is nearby) - Nachi Falls 🚌 Return to Kii-Katsuura
The bus🚌 is the Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus (you can buy tickets at the starting point, round trip is 1200 yen, or you can choose a one-way ticket for 480 yen)
📸Photography
The entire ancient trail is very photogenic, with misty air like a secret realm. Along the way, there are different shrines where you can buy amulets (decide for yourself).
clever.deeanna
I want to visit Kii-Katsuura in Japan for the second time!!!
It takes 4 hours from Osaka on the Kuroshio train to reach this small town in Wakayama Prefecture, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.
This place is the base for heading to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.
Exiting the JR Kii-Katsuura Station, there are buses to Nachi Mountain, where you can see waterfalls, shrines, torii gates, check in at the famous three-storied pagoda, and then walk the ancient paths, all made of ancient stone steps, descending to Daimon-zaka, and then returning to Kii-Katsuura.
At night, I stayed at the Urashima Hotel, which I booked on Ctrip, with a random room type.
It's a truly classic hotel experience, super large, the hotel itself is like a resort area.
Kii-Katsuura is that kind of quiet, comfortable, and cozy little place~ Turn off your phone and enjoy it~
LifeHacks101
11-day tour around the Kii Peninsula in Kansai, Japan
🚗🚗🚗Travel Route:
Day1: Kansai International Airport→Osaka Nagai Botanical Garden teamLab→ART Osaka Bay Hotel
Day2: Universal Studios Japan→ART Osaka Bay Hotel
Day3: Shirarahama Beach→Senjojiki→Nanki Shirahama Toretore Market→Daigo Shirahama Inn
Day4: Daimonzaka→Kumano Nachi Taisha→Seiganto-ji Temple→Nachi Falls→Urashima Hotel
Day5: Kumano Hayatama Taisha→Kumano Hongu Taisha→Oyunohara→Kawayu Midoriya Hotel
Day6: Ise Grand Shrine→Toba Aquarium→Sanko Inn Ise Station Front →Kyoto Biwako Hotel
Day7: Miho Museum→Sanzen-in→Yase-Hieizan-guchi Station→Kifune Shrine→Kyoto Biwako Hotel
Day8: Kiyomizu-dera→Arashiyama→Saiho-ji Temple→JR Kyoto Station→Izumo Green Hotel Morris
Day9: Izumo Taisha→Adachi Museum of Art→Onomichi
Day10: Senkoji Park→Onomichi City Art Museum→Onomichi
Day11: Onomichi Station Front Pier→Shimanami Kaido→Soil setoda living
Day12: Imabari City Omishima Art Museum→Imabari Port→Takamatsu Tokyu Rei Hotel
Day13: Ritsurin Garden→Takamatsu Airport