WakayamaLeisure

Kada Port (加太港)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Take in the view at a cape lighthouse overlooking the Kitan Strait and Tomogashima

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Swim until evening in the shallow, gently sloping inlet, and enjoy a summer day at the sea in the port town of Kada

About this spot

A natural harbor overlooking Tomogashima (友ヶ島) and the Kitan Strait (紀淡海峡), this port is the symbol of Kada, which has thrived on fishing since ancient times. Around the harbor are scattered eateries serving freshly landed seafood, with set meals featuring locally caught sea bream and whitebait proving popular. Dining while watching fishing boats come and go gives a real sense of travel unique to a port town. Make sure to recharge properly before swimming, in preparation for the afternoon's water play.

Tips

About 5 minutes by car from Takurazaki Lighthouse (田倉崎灯台). Shops can get crowded on summer weekends, so it's recommended to arrive before the lunch rush, sometime between noon and 1pm. Some shops also offer takeout, which is worth using when it's busy.