GW RECOMMENDED DESTINATION MIE / WAKAYAMA AREA
Here are some destinations around hotels in Mie and Wakayama area which are perfect for enjoying Golden Week.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama
654-1 Idocho, Kumano, Mie Open 9:00~17:00 *reservation required
Enjoy the spectacular views of “Tategasaki,” which boasts the largest columnar joints in Japan, and “Toad's Mouth,” known as “Kumano's Blue Cave,” on a cruise at sea.
Maruyama, Kumano, Mie Open 24/7
This rice terrace has been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan. The sunset is reflected on the surface of the water, and you can sometimes see the fields dyed red.
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai
456-2 Sawara, Odai, Taki District, Mie Open 11:00~20:00 Close Wed
The orthodox Japanese-style soy sauce ramen has an unforgettable taste of the hometown. It's a light yet rich soup made with delicious water from Japan's clearest stream, Miyagawa, and dried seafood from Kishu.
308 Shimomate, Odai, Taki District, Mie Open 9:00~17:00 *reservation required
They make the most of the nature such as Japan's clearest stream, Miyagawa, Osugidani, one of Japan's three greatest canyons, symbol mountain Somonyama and Kumanokodo. Please enjoy the various kinds of outdoor activities.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
2934-2 Taiji, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Open 8:30~17:00
Why don't you go see whales with your family during GW? Materials related to the history and culture of whaling, and the ecology of whales are on display, and there are plenty of shows and interaction events.
1157 Arida, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Open 9:00~16:30
The sea of Kushimoto has the largest coral colony on Honshu and is registered under the Ramsar Conservation Convention. You can fully enjoy the underwater experience at the aquarium.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
808-1 Esumi, Susami, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Open 9:00~17:00
About 150 species of crustaceans such as rare crabs and shrimps collected from all over the world are on display. In the touching zone, you can touch the Japanese spider crab. Don't miss the penguins and sea turtles.
2-1 Mirozu, Susami, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Open 11:00~17:00 Close Thur
You can enjoy pasta made with Susami's ingredients, "Inobuta," and coffee specially selected by the owner, while gazing at "Meoto-nami," one of the eight views of Susami. There are also terrace seats where you can feel the wind and the sound of the waves.
The opening of Shirarahama Beach
864 Shirahamacho, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2211 Date: May 3, 2025
Why don't you join us for the earliest sea opening in Honshu? Shirarahama Beach has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, and it is a superb beach with a 620m stretch of silky white sand and emerald blue waters. There will be a ceremony to mark the opening of the beach, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the first swim, and various other events. Why don't you feel the summer ahead of others?