Nachikatsuura
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Nachikatsuura (那智勝浦町 Nachi-katsura-chō), also known as Kii-Katsuura (紀伊勝浦), is a town on the southern coast of Wakayama Prefecture. It is known for its Shinto shrine that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for its tuna market. From Nagoya, take JR Kansai and Kise Line for 3 hours and 20 minutes from Nagoya Station to Kii-Katsuura Station. From Osaka, take JR Hanwa and Kise Line for 3 hours and 40 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station to Kii-Katsuura Station.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsFrom Nagoya, take JR Kansai and Kise Line for 3 hours and 20 minutes from Nagoya Station to Kii-Katsuura Station. From Osaka, take JR Hanwa and Kise Line for 3 hours and 40 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station to Kii-Katsuura Station....
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Glimpses of Nachikatsuura
One of the trail signs along the pilgrimage trail of Kumano Kodo in Japan
a blue and white boat in the water
Torii at Kii Katsuura, Wakayama
Japanese temple complex nestled against a lush, green hillside.
Staff of the famous Tsukiji market standing by as the daily fresh fish auction going on
Nachiyama Pagoda on our last stop on the Nakahechi trail (Kumano Kodo), Wakayama
man in black jacket standing on red and white concrete building during daytime
Today’s first guests having been waiting for a while for the husband-wife restaurant to open at 5 o’clock as a daily routine
a building with a sign on the front of it
Citrus Duo – Two Lemons on a Black Plate Two bright, fresh lemons rest side by side on a smooth black plate, their vibrant yellow skins popping against the dark background. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus sharply on the lemons, while the plate’s surface fades into a soft, shadowy blur. The natural texture of the citrus—tiny pores and subtle imperfections—adds organic contrast to the sleek ceramic. A minimalist study in color, light, and simplicity.
One of the trail signs along the pilgrimage trail of Kumano Kodo in Japan
a blue and white boat in the water
Torii at Kii Katsuura, Wakayama