Kainan City

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Kainan City, located south of Wakayama City, is a city where you can feel traditional crafts, beautiful gardens, and "the beauty of Japanese gardens." In particular, "Yosuien," a nationally designated scenic spot, is a daimyo garden with a rare pond fed by seawater, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the four seasons. Additionally, this place is famous as the production area of "Kishu Lacquerware," and in the historic streetscapes of the Kuroe district, you can touch the handiwork of craftsmen or enjoy lacquerware-making experiences. With many historical temples and shrines, it is an ideal place for those wanting to escape the urban bustle and thoroughly savor Japan's calm traditional culture.

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Wakayama Prefecture

Kainan City

Address: 51-2 Nadaka, Kainan-shi, Wakayama
Website: https://www.kainankanko.com/
Operator: Kainan City Tourism Association

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