Tanabe: Toshin Shrine (闘鶏神社) and Tenjin Cape Walk
A couple-friendly course beginning with a visit to Toshin Shrine (闘鶏神社), a World Heritage site, followed by the Minakata Kumagusu Memorial Hall tracing the footsteps of the world-renowned naturalist, the white-sand Ogi-ga-hama Beach, and a leisurely exploration of Tanabe at the gateway to Kumano. In the afternoon, experience the culture of charcoal at the Kishu Binchotan Memorial Park, then head to Tenjin Cape in the late afternoon, famous for its mirror-like tidal pools. The spectacular sunset-lit rocky coast provides a romantic conclusion to your day together.
Schedule
Pay respects at a World Heritage shrine and trace Benkei's legendary connections while praying for safe travels
View the life of world-renowned naturalist Minakata Kumagusu and tour his adjoining historic residence
Take a leisurely stroll along the white sandy beach and rest on a bench while enjoying the ocean view
Tour charcoal-firing kilns and exhibitions, then select Binchotan souvenirs at the shop
Photograph the mirror-like tidal pools reflecting the sky at low tide and the spectacular sunset together
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