Daimonzaka

A hot spring located in Nachi-Katsuura Town, blessed with a warm climate and hot springs brought by the Kuroshio Current. Day-use bathing is also available. The spacious public bath offers a panoramic view of Kumano-nada and is called "Mezame no Yu" because you can see the sunrise. The vacation village has a rich menu for meals, making it recommended for an overnight stay.

A large souvenir shop located on the right side of the road heading to Nachi Mountain. The spacious interior features a candy manufacturing corner where you can observe the candy-making process through glass. Popular items include various candies made with a secret black candy caramel. Among them, the black candy karinto manju is often sold out due to its popularity. The original black candy soft serve ice cream is also well-received. The shop is named after Ota Shokuzan, a master of kyoka (a form of Japanese poetry) from the Edo period, who loved tea and sweets. Local seafood and pickled plums from the Kumano region are also sold. A restaurant is located at the back left of the shop, where you can enjoy a fresh tuna bowl for 1,350 yen. There is also a reasonably priced udon shop in the annex.

A specialty shop for suzuri (ink stones) located halfway along the approach to Kumano Nachi Taisha. The Nachi black stone produced in the Kumano region has been used for ink stones and go stones since ancient times, and especially ink stones made from Nachi black stone have been highly regarded by calligraphers since the Edo period. Standard ones start from 6,600 yen, handmade ones from 11,000 yen, and custom-made "Mandala no Michi" and "Ishi no Sasayaki" start from 13,200 yen. The weight, color, and luster in your hand truly reflect the elegance of the real thing. Confident in their quality, the shop always recommends trying it out. Other products include go stones, flower vases, paperweights, and sculptures. You can observe the production scene at the storefront, and they will engrave your name or any preferred text on the purchased items.