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Village in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
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熊野本宮大社
A Shinto shrine in the mountains with a giant torii. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
つぼ湯
A 1300 year old hot spring, considered to be one of the oldest in the nation, it is listed as part of the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route as it was frequented by pilgrims traveling on the Old Kumano Road (Kumano Kodo). To access the bath, you must get a timed usage ticket from the ticket office and be ready to enter from the time on your ticket.
川湯温泉 冨士屋
ペンション あしたの森
山水館 川湯みどりや
山水館 川湯まつや
旅館あづまや/民宿あづまや荘
湯の峰荘
よしのや旅館
おとなしの郷キャンプ場
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