Last Updated: Dec 1, 2024

Wakayama Nachi Premier

20 Years of UENSCO World Heritage

This story was originally published on donnykimball.com and has been syndicated here on Medium.

It’s no secret that I really, really, REALLY love the southern tip of Wakayama Prefecture’s Kii Peninsula. Home to a trinity of sacred shrines known as the Kumano Sanzan, this part of Japan is steeped in ancient history. Recently, I had the chance to once again venture down to the town of Nachi-Katsuura to participate in a series of three Wakayama Nachi Premier experiences that will be available for the rest of this year. If you’re planning to visit the southern sections of the Kii Peninsula, I highly suggest considering one of these experiences while you’re down there.

Now, with attractions like Kumano Nachi Taisha nearby, there’s really no need for anything additional to lure you to Nachi-Katsuura. Still, these three exclusive experiences add a little something extra to what most travelers end up doing here in southern Wakayama. By participating, you’ll get the chance to feast on some truly delectable local specialties while also gaining a far deeper appreciation of Kumano Nachi Taisha and the surrounding region.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range being awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. The three Wakayama Nachi Premier experiences I’ll detail were…