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Mihama Town in Mie Prefecture is a place of healing where the history and nature of the Kumano Kodo trail remain. We will introduce a two- Tomari, one-night trip where you can refresh your mind and body by kayaking in the Doro Gorge, eating fermented sushi, and staying at a lodging with an ocean view.
About a three-hour drive from Osaka , Mihama Town in Nanbu Mie Prefecture is home to nature and culture that will refresh your mind and body while immersing you in the history of the World Heritage Site, the Kumano Kodo. In this article, we will introduce the attractions of the Kumano Kodo Mihama area, including a kayaking experience in the Doro Gorge, local sushi, and accommodations with ocean views, based on a two- Tomari, one-night trip that a couple actually took.
"Torokyo" is a hidden area that spreads across the border of Mie, Wakayama, and Nara prefectures. Kayaking in the spectacular scenery of the clear cobalt blue stream and steep rock walls is an activity that can only be enjoyed in this area.
Even beginners can participate in kayaking. You can also experience SUP (stand up paddle) and interact with nature in any style you like, whether sitting or lying down. You can participate with peace of mind as a guide will accompany you.
The crystal clear water, the calm surface of the river, the chirping of the birds... It was as if all five of my senses were reset.
📍Information:
Reservations: Advance reservations recommended
What to bring: Clothes you don't mind getting wet (equipment can be rented locally)
・Experience duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
・Recommended time: Spring to Autumn (mild weather)
Kinako, a cat that roams freely around the Dorokyo Gorge area, is loved by locals as a "lucky cat." If you come across her, you might be a little lucky that day.
At Toho Chaya, which was founded in 1947, you can enjoy 30-year-fermented nare-zushi. Nare-zushi is a traditional preserved food made by salting and fermenting fish and rice. It looks like liquid yogurt, but has a unique flavor with a sour and savory taste due to fermentation.
- We especially recommend the "Ayu no Narezushi." Fresh Ayu has been caught in this area for a long time, so it is a popular local dish.
・There is also a "shallow fermentation type" for beginners.
・It is popular among Western tourists as it is easy to enjoy, similar to cheese.
📍Spot information
Address: 2-2-12 Shingu City , Wakayama Prefecture
Phone: 0735-22-2843
Next we visited Jofuku Sushi. It is a famous Sanma Sushi restaurant, a long-established restaurant that has been loved by locals for many years. The key to the flavor is the exquisite "degree of salt removal." This requires skilled techniques and is apparently difficult to replicate at home.
- According to the chef, "The way experts eat it is to start from the tail." Please give it a try!
📍Spot information
Address: 2-1-9 Jofuku, Shingu City , Wakayama Prefecture
Phone: 0735-23-1313
📍Hotel Information Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Mihama
We'll be staying at a comfortable hotel next to the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)"Park Mihama ." The simple and clean rooms are designed to blend in with nature, and if you're lucky you might even be able to stay in a room with an ocean view.
🌅 Morning recommendation: Spending a quiet morning watching the Hinode on Mihama Mihama Beach, which spreads out in front of the hotel, is the perfect way to end your trip.
・Adjacent facilities: Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Park Mihama
・A short walk to Mihama Beach
・Free Wi-Fi and a lounge where you can bring your own snacks
Time Content
10:00 Departure from Osaka
13:00 Kayaking at Doro Gorge
16:00 Experience making narezushi at Toho Chaya
17:30 Enjoy Sanma Sushi at Jofuku Sushi
19:00 Hotel check-in / Walk around Mihama
6:10am the next morning: Watch the Asahi on the beach
08:00 Check out and head home
・Kumano Kodo Matsumoto Toge Trail: Experience trekking on a historic cobblestone mountain path
・Kumano Motomiya Taisha: A World Heritage site with a solemn atmosphere
・Kawayu: A natural hot spring that springs from the bottom of the river, where you can enjoy the fusion of the river and the hot spring.
・Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Park Mihama(Cafe Noel): Popular for its locally produced citrus fruits and light meals
Escape from your busy daily life and spend some time in the great outdoors. Kayaking on the calm waters, the taste of fermented sushi seeping into your body, and the Asahi rising over the sea... Kumano Kodo Mihama is a place of comfort that will make you think, "I want to come back again."
When you feel mentally exhausted, Mihama is the place where you can become one with nature.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama Official Website
The Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project is a regional revitalization project by Sekisui House and Marriott International, which develops hotels close to roadside stations "Michi no Eki" nationwide from Hokkaido to Kyushu. The hotel does not have any dining facilities, but instead has guests use "Michi no Eki" and local restaurants, interacting with local people and enjoying food, and creating a system where guests can fully experience the charm of the area. Hotel staff who are familiar with the area will recommend seasonal information and spots unique to the area. The guest rooms are simple and calm, with comfortable Simmons beds and rain shower-type bathrooms without bathtubs. The hotel's lobby lounge is equipped with a large table, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, Japanese tea, and miso soup. Relax in your room and enjoy your purchases from roadside stations, local supermarkets, wineries, sake breweries, etc. in the lobby lounge. After enjoying the area to your heart's content, spend your time relaxing at the hotel as if you were back home. Free high-speed Wi-Fi and tables with power outlets make it ideal for workation. Enjoy a new style of travel, traversing Japan freely while experiencing the charms of each region.
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