Recommended Winter Travel Spots: Mie Wakayama Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Mie / Wakayama area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai
576-2 Nohara, Taiki, Watarai District, Mie
Open 12:00-17:00 Closed Monday, First and Third Sunday
Time passes very slowly at this café. Enjoy their original sweets and hot coffee.
Sahara, Odai, Taki District, Mie
Open 24/7
There are several viewpoints for seas of clouds in Odai Town, and one of them is this "Hill of Gratitude." If the weather conditions are right, a picture-perfect sea of clouds can be seen.
1274 Sono, Odai, Taki District, Mie
Open Monday, Thursday-Sunday 11:30-14:00 Friday-Saturday 17:30-20:30 Closed Tuesday, Wednesday
This restaurant is popular locally for its ayu dishes. You can enjoy delicious, house-made ayu dishes and fresh vegetables here.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama
130 Arimacho, Kumano, Mie
Open 9:00-16:00
Hananoiwaya Shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site. According to the Nihon Shoki, Japan’s first history book, this is the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan.
Various types of mandarin oranges
Michi-no-Eki, Supermarket etc.
Mihama Town is where you can grow mandarin oranges all year round. Sweet and delicious varieties are available one after another from winter to spring. Please give it a try.
Shops around hotel, Supermarket etc.
One of the typical winter foods in east Kishu area, Salted and dried saury goes well with rice and alcohol!
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
1851 Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
Open 7:00-18:00 Closed Irregular
Strawberry Daifuku is their specialty, available only during the winter season. Filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, this seasonal treat is sure to bring a smile to your face.
225 Mitogawa, Kozagawa, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
Open 24/7
On the grounds of Kōsen-ji Temple in the Mio River district of Kozagawa Town stands a massive ginkgo tree estimated to be 400 years old. Standing approximately 30 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 6 meters, this giant ginkgo tree blooms every year from late November to early December, attracting many tourists.
Shionomisaki, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama
Open 24/7
Located at the southern edge of Wakayama Prefecture, this big grassland is a perfect spot for sunset and starry skies.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
Sandanbeki Cave : Starry Cave Night Walk
2927-52 Shirahamacho, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
Open Saturdays and Sundays from October 2026 to February 2027 17:00-19:00
*Please check the official website for specific dates.
The “Starry Cave Night Walk” is held from fall through winter to explore the cave at night. The cave is lit up with twinkling lights using a planetarium projector. Visitors can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the cave, which is different from that seen during the daytime.
671-1 Esumi, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami B1F
Open 6:00-10:00 12:00-23:00
With the great view of "Karekinada", their Alkaline hot spring makes your skin very smooth. Have pleasant time at this relaxing and calming hot spring.
2399 Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
Venue: Adventure World Fureai Plaza (after Adventure World closes)
Period October 24, 2026 to March 31, 2027 Open 17:00-19:30
Experience a unique “Illumi-Nature” world where real animals that can only be seen at night meet beautiful light displays and colorful illuminations, creating a magical atmosphere exclusive to Adventure World.