Jomyoji Temple (浄妙寺)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An old temple in Miyazaki-cho, Arida City, whose wooden halls are preserved as nationally designated Important Cultural Properties. There is nothing flashy about it, but the sight of the buildings still standing just as they were in a quiet mountain valley has a calm all its own. It rarely gets crowded like a tourist spot, so the good thing here is that you can walk slowly with children. Just looking up at the wooden pillars and the curve of the roof and asking 「How long ago do you think this was built?」 brings history much closer. Spending a quiet stretch of the morning here makes the lively water play of the afternoon stand out even more.

Tips

Please check visiting information and opening status in advance through Arida City tourism information. There are stone steps and gravel paths, so comfortable walking shoes are safest. The precincts are also a place where people live, so visit quietly. The trick to this course is not to linger, wrapping up in the morning to secure plenty of time at the park.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. The morning, when there are few visitors, is quiet and pleasant.

Access & map

〒649-0316 和歌山県有田市宮崎町１０００