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Town in Kansai, Japan
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Nachikatsuura (那智勝浦町 Nachi-katsura-chō), also known as Kii-Katsuura (紀伊勝浦), is a town on the southern coast of Wakayama Prefecture. It is known for its Shinto shrine that is a , and for its tuna market.
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熊野那智大社
A Shinto shrine that's been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
勝浦地方卸売市場
After Tokyo, this is the largest tuna market in Japan. Tuna auctions start from 07:00, although they use a silent bid system and are thus quite subdued. View from 2nd floor observation platform is free, or pay ¥1000 for auction floor access including a tuna sample. The main market is wholesale only but there are plenty of retailers and tuna restaurants around.
From Nagoya, take JR Kansai and Kise Line for 3 hours and 20 minutes from Nagoya Station to Kii-Katsuura Station.
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