Kii-Katsuura
Kii-Katsuura is where the Kumano Kodo meets the Pacific Ocean. Once a quiet fishing port, the town's fortunes changed when an abundance of hot springs were discovered here and today the town's shore line is dominated by many big onsen hotels.
“Whether you're starting or finishing a Kumano Kodo hike, the coastal town of Kii-Katsura is a great place to unwind in hot spring baths overlooking the Pacific Ocean”
Simon King, Director
The most intriguing of the Kii-Katsuura hotels is Nakanoshima, on its own private island in the bay and accessible by a 5 minute ferry ride. The hotel has many outdoor hot spring baths dotted around the island; the perfect place to enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean crashing against the rocks below your onsen bath.
Kii-Katsuura's other attraction here is the early morning fish market. On a smaller scale than Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, it's interesting to see the morning tuna auction; an impressive showcase of the morning catch.
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Recommended Accommodation in Kii-Katsuura
The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Kii-Katsuura.
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Featured trips including Kii-Katsuura
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Self-Guided Adventure
Pilgrim's Paths (Superior)
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Mount Koya
- Kawayu Onsen
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kii-Katsuura
- Ise
- Tokyo
Follow in the footsteps of Japanese royalty as you tread the pilgrimage paths of the Kumano Kodo, with superior accommodation and cuisine included.
14 nights: from US$7913 pp (twin share) Read more >
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Self-Guided Adventure
Kumano Kodo Five-Night Module (Advanced Hiking) (Classic)
- Takahara
- Nonaka
- Yunomine Onsen
- Koguchi
- Kii-Katsuura
A challenging five-night walking module introducing the ancient trails of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network.
5 nights: from US$2074 pp (twin share) Read more >
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Self-Guided Adventure
Kumano Kodo Three-Night Module (Gentle Walking) (Classic)
- Kawayu Onsen
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kii-Katsuura
This walking module presents a taster of what the Kumano Kodo has to offer at a gentle pace designed to make this amazing region accessible to all.
3 nights: from US$1582 pp (twin share) Read more >