Katsuura Travel Guide
Nachikatsuura
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Popular places to visit

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
You can find out about the history of Nachikatsuura when you stop by Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

Seigantoji Temple
Seigantoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Nachi Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nachi Waterfall during your travels in Nachikatsuura. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Katsuura Fishing Market
You can do some window-shopping at Katsuura Fishing Market during your stay in Kumotori Onsen. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Daitaiji Temple
Daitaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Fudarakusanji Temple
Fudarakusanji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Top hotels in Katsuura

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO
Great location, excellent meals
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hotel Urashima
Huge property and nice onsen!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Manseirou
We were warmly welcomed to Manseirou after 4 days of hiking the Kumano Kodō. The hotel was clean and peaceful and the onsen was perfect for soaking away the soreness from the hike. We had an excellent breakfast at the hotel and a nice view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Urashima

Hotel Urashima Nagisakan Nisshokan
This is a beautiful resort area with friendly staff (I was directed to a super kind, completely fluent English employee which was a surprise!) and very fun activities to partake in. This resort has the most beautiful coastal views in Japan, from your room (we got a beautiful view of the bay in the ...
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2018

Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
The breakfast is better than we expected.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Katsuura Travel Guide
- Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
- Nachi Waterfall
- Kumano Hongu Heritage Center
- Hashigui-iwa Rocks
- Yunokuchi Hot Springs
- Kihocho Umigame Park
- Kushimoto Ohashi Bridge
- Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces
- Katsuura Fishing Market
- Kamikura Shrine
- Daitaiji Temple
- Roadside Station Kushimoto Hashigui-iwa
- Kushimoto Marine Parc
- Taiji-cho Whale Museum
- Cape Shionomisaki Tourist Tower
- Roadside Station Park Shichiri Mihama
- Umikongo Rocks
- Myohosan Mountain
- Kawayu Onsen
- Turkish Warship Distress Monument
- Nachi Highland Park
- Whale Monument
- Kiwacho Mine Museum
