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Activity
Katsuura Lucky Charm Walk
The theme is, quite simply, "Good Fortune."
We guide you on a journey filled with new energy for tomorrow.
Visit various lucky spots in Nachikatsuura and fully experience the 'Qi' of this land with your whole body, enjoying a mindful moment.
\Special benefits available for guests/
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| Event period and dates | Evening to before sunset (may vary depending on the season) |
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| Regular holiday | Check the event schedule |
| Meeting point | Meet inside the hotel. 1st floor lobby |
| Guest Benefits | Good luck charm gift |
| Event time and experience duration | Approximately 40-50 minutes |
| Charge | 500 yen per person (children are free) →Currently, it's free during the campaign period!! |
| Minimum number of participants, capacity, etc. | About 10-15 people |
| Age Recommendation | All ages |
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| remarks | The event may be canceled at short notice due to weather or other circumstances. |
Katsuura Fishing Port and Auction Tour
An official guide will guide you through the auction at Katsuura Fishing Port, which boasts the highest fresh tuna landings (longline fishing method) in Japan.
After the tour, we offer a tuna breakfast exclusively available to guests staying overnight.
\Special benefits available for guests/
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Katsuura Fishing Port Bustling Market
〒649-5335 Wakayama Higashimuro District Nachikatsuura-cho Tsukiji 7-12
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| Tour Overview |
*The day after your stay
7:00 Auction guide starts 7:45 Katsuura Fishing Port Market Tour 7:50 Breakfast (Katsuura Fishing Port Market) |
| Meeting point | Foot bath "Umi no Yu" in front of Katsuura Fishing Port Nigiwai Market |
| Guest Benefits | Original breakfast (Katsuura Fishing Port Nigiwai Market) |
| remarks | The auction guide is only available in Japanese. |
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Taiji Whale Museum
Admission ticket + animal feeding experience set
Look, Mom and Dad! A whale right before your eyes! A thrilling experience for parents and children, including a whale feeding session.
A special plan to visit a whale-specialized museum, one of the few in the world.
Enjoy an incredibly close encounter with whales and dolphins with our highly popular "feeding experience"! This hands-on feeding experience will create unforgettable memories for your children. A fun and exciting holiday for the whole family!
300 yen off the regular price!
This is a special price for hotel guests only.
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Taiji Town Whale Museum
2934-2 Taiji, Taiji-cho, Higashimuro-gun, 649-5171 Wakayama
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| Business Hours | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Open all year round |
| Charge | Adults (high school students and older): Regular price 2,100 yen → 1,800 yen Elementary and junior high school students: Regular price 1,200 yen → 900 yen Infants (accompanied only) are admitted free of charge. |
| Age Recommendation | All ages |
| What to bring | Nothing in particular. |
| Reservation deadline | Registration is possible until the day of the event. |
| remarks | *The exchange voucher is valid only on the day of your stay or the following day. *Please note that the experience may be canceled due to weather conditions or the animals' condition, but no refunds will be given at the museum. *At the site, you can also sign up for a variety of optional paid programs, such as the "Kayak Adventure" where you can get close to whales by kayak, and "Touch the Dolphins" where you can directly touch them. *Exclusion period: This service will not be available from August 8th to August 16th and September 19th to September 23rd, 2026. |
If you wish to do so, please inform the front desk staff.
![[Private Tour] A walking tour of Katsuura, tracing the bustling atmosphere of the Showa era (includes local food)](/nachikatsuura/activity/img/thumb/10-1.webp)
![[Private Tour] A walking tour of Katsuura, tracing the bustling atmosphere of the Showa era (includes local food)](/nachikatsuura/activity/img/thumb/10-2.webp)
[Private Tour] Tracing the Bustle of the Showa Era
Katsuura town walking tour (with local food)
The scenery that once seemed like a "desolate town" will surely look different.
This tour takes you through the once-flourishing downtown area of Katsuura, accompanied by black-and-white photographs. While exploring the reasons behind its decline, the tour will touch upon the small challenges and hopes for the future that are now beginning in this town.
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| Event period and dates | every day |
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| Regular holiday | Irregular holidays |
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Tourist pier
649-5334 Wakayama Higashimuro District Nachikatsuura-cho Katsuura
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| Event time and experience duration | Starts at 10:30 90 minutes to 2 hours (as this is a private tour, the duration can be adjusted to suit your schedule). Minimum number of participants/capacity: 2 people (Please inquire in advance for groups of 7 or more) |
| Charge | Please check the reservation page. |
![[Private Tour] Guided Tour of the Fresh Tuna Auction Market](/nachikatsuura/activity/img/thumb/11-1.webp)
![[Private Tour] Guided Tour of the Fresh Tuna Auction Market](/nachikatsuura/activity/img/thumb/11-2.webp)
[Private Tour] Guided Tour of the Fresh Tuna Auction Market
Experience Japan's top tuna auction through the eyes of the locals!
Go beyond the tuna auction and discover the culture, traditions, and people behind the industry.
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| place | It's an 11-minute walk from the hotel. No pick-up/drop-off service provided. |
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| Event period and dates | |
| Regular holiday | Closed irregularly |
| Meeting point | KAMENOI HOTEL lobby, or bustling market |
| Event time and experience duration | We will meet in the hotel lobby at 6:45 AM. I will return to the hotel around 8:10 AM. (I will be traveling on foot.) |
| Charge | Please check the reservation page. |
| Minimum number of participants, capacity, etc. | Minimum of 2 people (Please inquire in advance for 1 person or 7 or more people) |
| Guest Benefits | Special local gift |
Kushimoto Underwater Park Aquarium and Underwater Observation Tower
At this aquarium, which recreates the ocean of Kushimoto, you can observe a variety of creatures, including sea turtles and coral fish.
You can experience the charm of the sea in an environment close to nature.
\Special benefits available for guests/
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Kushimoto Marine Park
649-3514 Wakayama 1157 Arita, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun
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| Business Hours | 70 min |
| Charge | Adults: 2,000 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 1,000 yen Children (3 years and older): 400 yen |
| Guest Benefits | Each person (junior high school students and above) will receive one bag of turtle food. Pick-up will be at Kushimoto Underwater Park.
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Tickets are on sale at the front desk
Kamenoi x Fudarakusan Temple
At the World Heritage Site, Fudarakusan-ji Temple, you can experience an explanation of ferry ships and a mandala painting.
There are also special exhibitions of important cultural properties available exclusively to guests staying at the hotel.
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| place | Hodarakusan-ji Temple 649-5314 Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Hamanomiya 348
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| Travel time | 30-45 minutes |
| remarks | Activities will be available from 10:30am on the day after your stay. |
Zazen experience
Experience zazen, a Zen practice that regulates posture and breathing.
Careful instruction makes it easy even for beginners.
Take time to calm your mind and face yourself.
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| place | Daitaiji Temple 649-5148 Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Shimowada 775
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| event date | Please check the reservation page. |
| time |
6:30～7:30
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| Charge | 1,500円（税込） |
| remarks | Events will be held upon request depending on the temple's schedule. The times shown are just a guide, so if you would like a different time, please contact the temple. Please note that we may be unable to hold the event due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Sutra copying experience
Experience copying sutras one character at a time. Please spend a moment calming your mind and concentrating.
It is one of the ancient Buddhist practices.
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| place | Daitaiji Temple 649-5148 Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Shimowada 775
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| event date | Please check the reservation page. |
| time | 10:00～10:30 |
| Charge | 1,500円（税込） |
| remarks | Events will be held upon request depending on the temple's schedule. The times shown are just a guide, so if you would like a different time, please contact the temple. Please note that we may be unable to hold the event due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Kumano Kodo Guided Walk
Organized by the Kumano Nachi Guide Association. You can explore the world heritage sites of interest such as Nachi Falls, Nachi Taisha Shrine, and Fudarakusanji Temple. You can also hear historical and local stories from a storyteller.
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| event date | Please contact the tour operator directly. |
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| Meeting point | Please contact the tour operator directly. |
| Travel time | 40 minutes~ |
| Charge | Please check the reservation page. |
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