In the early morning you can watch the sun rise up from the horizon over the sea.
The vast ocean view is absolutely stunning.
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Nanki-Katsuura Onsen
A seaside hot spring town at the foot of Nachisan, home to numerous World Heritage sites, where 175 natural hot spring sources flow abundantly.
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Located in the southeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture, this hot spring resort spreads out at the foot of Nachisan, an area rich in World Heritage sites. Within the region, an impressive 175 natural hot spring sources gush forth, supporting a wide range of hot spring inns and hotels renowned for their therapeutic waters, as well as many facilities offering day-use bathing.
Footbaths are conveniently located in front of JR Kii-Katsuura Station and near Katsuura Fishing Port, both within walking distance of the station. Feel the refreshing sea breeze as you soak your feet and enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience-completely free of charge.
After unwinding in the onsen, explore historic sites such as the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and Nachi Falls, or savor locally famous fresh bluefin tuna, landed in one of Japan’s top tuna ports. Filled with one-of-a-kind experiences you can find nowhere else, Nanki-Katsuura Onsen is an open, seaside hot spring resort well worth the visit.
Highlights
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A hot spring town at the foot of Nachisan, home to numerous World Heritage sites, with an impressive 175 natural hot spring sources.
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Enjoy renowned hot springs not only at ryokan and hotels, but also at facilities offering day-use bathing.
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Nearby historic attractions include the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and Nachi Falls.
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Don’t miss the local specialty: fresh, never-frozen tuna.
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Many ryokan feature open-air baths with ocean views ©NACKT
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The free footbath Umi no Yu, available from early morning ©NACKT
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Be sure to try the local specialty: fresh, never-frozen tuna ©NACKT
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Nachi Falls, easily accessible from Nanki-Katsuura Onsen ©NACKT
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Enjoy renowned hot springs together with the World Heritage Kumano Kodo ©NACKT
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 南紀勝浦温泉
- Postal Code
- 649-5335
- Address
- 6-1-4 Tsukiji, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama (Nachikatsuura-cho Tourist Information Center)
- Telephone
- 0735-52-5311 (Nachikatsuura-cho Tourist Information Center)
- Closed
- Footbaths are open daily (may be temporarily closed for maintenance).
- Business Hours
- Footbath 6:00am - 10:00pm
- Admission
- Free (Footbath)
- Access
- 1-3 minute walk from JR Kisei Main Line's Kii-Katsuura Station.(Footbath)
- Credit Cards
- Vary by facility
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
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