Saikazaki is a beautiful coastal area located in Wakayama Prefecture, and is also called “Japan’s Amalfi” due to its beautiful scenery. I
n this article, we will introduce the attractions of Saikazaki and the surrounding tourist spots.
Overview and characteristics of “Saikazaki”
Saigasaki, located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a beautiful cape with natural beauty and historical background.
The beautiful scenery has been registered as a Japanese Heritage Site, and it is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park and occupies part of the Wakaura coast.
Saigasaki is a scenic spot mentioned in the Manyoshu, and flourished as a base for net fishing during the Muromachi period.
It is also said to be the stronghold of the Saiga Party during the Sengoku period, and Saikazaki Castle is said to have existed here.
It also faces the Kii Channel, and was the site of the Kishu Domain’s Daiba during the Edo period.
“Japan’s Amalfi”
It is also called the “Amalfi of Japan” due to its beautiful scenery and geographical features.
If you compare it with Amalfi in Italy, it certainly looks similar and beautiful.
Mountains on both sides? The buildings are lined up in the hilly area facing the sea.
Amalfi in Italy is about 19 hours from Osaka, but Saigasaki is about an hour and a half. You can even go by bike!
Nearby spots to stop by
- Saikazaki Fishing Port
- Saikazaki Sea Park
- 雑賀崎シーパーク SAIKAZAKI SEA …
雑賀崎シーパーク SAIKAZAKI SEA PARK 和歌山市雑賀崎の『親子つりパーク』だった場所に、海上釣堀がオープンします！雑賀崎シーパーク SAIKAZAKI SEA PARK一人で、友達・仲間、ファミリーなどで、釣りを楽し… - Bandoko-teien
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Bando Garden This is a guard garden located slightly north of Saikazaki Lighthouse.
You can see the ocean from the large lawn area, and there seems to be a barbecue area as well. - Saikazaki Lighthouse
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雑賀崎は、瀬戸内海国立公園の入り口にあり、平成29年4月に文化庁から認定された日本遺産「絶景の宝庫 和歌の浦」を構成する景勝地です。船舶にとっても航行安全上、重要な目標地です。このため、昭和35年3月31日に和歌山市が観光用の展望施設を整備し、海上保安庁が上部に灯台を新設しました。眼前に広がる紀伊水道、淡路島、遥か四国の眺望をぜひ堪能してください。
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http://www.city.wakayama.wakayama.jp/kankou/kankouspot/1001214/1027372.html - Wakaura Fishing Port Otto Square
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It seems that multiple stores have opened in a food court-like format, and you can enjoy seafood such as seafood bowls.
Location 1-1 Shinwakaura, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture Tel 073-446-3308 Business day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Business hours 10:00 to 14:00 - Takatsukoyama Observatory
Saikazaki is a place filled with the beauty of nature and the charm of the sea.
It deserves to be called the Amalfi of Japan. Please visit once and touch the charm.
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