a plate of fish with a pink straw on it

WINTER RECOMMENDED DESTINATION MIE / WAKAYAMA AREA

Here are some destinations around hotels in Mie and Wakayama area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.

Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai

Café Megane Shobo

576-2 Nohara, Taiki, Watarai District, Mie  Open 12:00~17:00  Close Mon, The first and third Sun

Time passes very slowly at this café. Enjoy their original sweets and hot coffee.

 

Aizu Pass (Hill of Gratitude)

Sahara, Odai, Taki District, Mie open   Open 24/7

There are several view points for sea of clouds in Odaicho, and one of them is this “Hill of Gratitude. If the weather conditions are right, a picture-perfect sea of clouds can be seen.

 

Tsukitsubo Restaurant

1274 Sono, Odai, Taki District, Mie Open Sun-Thu 11:30~14:00 / Fri-Sat 17:30~20:30  Close Tue, Wed

This local restaurant is popular among local people as they offer variety of food from the Ayu fish meals to western-style dishes.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama

Hananoiwaya Shrine

130 Arimacho, Kumano, Mie Open 9:00~16:00

Hananoiwaya Shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site. According to "Nihon Shiki", 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.

 

Salted and dried saury

Shops around hotel, Supermarket etc.

One of the typical winter food in east Kishu area, Salted and dried saury goes well with rice and alcohol!

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

Gihei

1851 Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Open 7:00~18:00  Close Irregular Holiday

Strawberry Daifuku is their specialty which is only sold in the winter season. Whipped cream and bean paste inside, this Daifuku makes everyone smile!

 

Kosenji Temple

225 Mitogawa, Kozagawa, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Open 24/7

Located in the Mio-gawa district of Kozagawa Town, there is a large gingko tree estimated to be 400 years old. The large ginkgo tree, approximately 30 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 6 meters, is at their best

 from late November to early December, attracting many tourists.

 

Bourou-no-Shiba

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 OCT 2024 to FEB 2025, 17:00~19:00(Please check the website for more details)

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.

 

Nozomi-no-Yu

703 Esumi, Susami, Nishimuro, Wakayama Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami B1F

Open 6:00~10:00 / 12:00~21:00

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.