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City in Kansai, Japan
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Tanabe (田辺市 Tanabe-shi) is a city in Wakayama Prefecture. This article covers the main beachside city; the distant mountain district of Hongu is treated in a separate article.
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田辺扇ヶ浜海水浴場
天神崎
This ancient pilgrimage route offers several possibilities. A popular 2-day trip starts from Takijiri (40 minutes bus ride from Tanabe) and goes to Hongu. From here you can either continue to Nachi or head north to the Koyasan. The tourist office will give you a free map and will shuttle your luggage for a fee.
龍神温泉
Riverside Onsen town with many open air onsens, the hotspring's water is said to result in smooth skin.
てんつくゲストハウス
Small guest house with shared tatami rooms only.
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