Ganso Kuroame no Sato Nachi Nebokedo

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 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.

A representative ancient road symbolizing the Kumano Kodo, which has been bustling with pilgrims to Kumano since ancient times. It connects from near the Daimonzaka bus stop to the town in front of Kumano Nachi Taisha. On both sides of the 600-meter moss-covered stone steps, deep cedar trees continue. It is a historical path that retains the shadow of the Kumano Kodo, where only dappled sunlight filters through, remaining dark even during the day. It takes about 40 minutes to walk slowly to Nachi Taisha. The couple cedar standing at the entrance of Daimonzaka is said to be an ancient tree with an age of 800 years.