*As of September 27, 2023 West side: Full bloom / East side: Approximately 80% In autumn, the bright red spider lilies (Higanbana) bloom along the Ano River in Kitakamiyama, geinocho TsuCity. Every year, the whole area turns into a red carpet from mid-September to late September! [Parking] The nearest parking lot is...
Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) has been known as a place of worship for the sunrise since ancient times. Approximately 700 meters offshore lies the Okitama Shinseki (spirit stone) associated with Sarutahiko no Okami, which is said to be the place where the descending god rests and is a sacred place where gods from the land of the eternal world approach. Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is the Okitamajinseki and the sunrise...
Onigajo is a large rock wall created by uplift from earthquakes, weathering, and wave erosion. In addition to being designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument, it is also registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountain Range." There is a promenade for about 1 km on the rock wall, with countless large and small...