Katsuura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Katsuura
Popular places to visit
Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
You can find out about the history of Nachikatsuura when you stop by Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Seigantoji Temple
Seigantoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Nachi Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nachi Waterfall during your travels in Nachikatsuura. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Katsuura Fishing Market
You can do some window-shopping at Katsuura Fishing Market during your stay in Kumotori Onsen. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Nachi Highland Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nachi Highland Park, a lovely green space in Nachikatsuura. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Daitaiji Temple
Daitaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nachikatsuura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Activities
Wakayama: Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji & Waterfall Tour
Wakayama: Legends and Purification at Kumano Hongu Shrine
Wakayama: Kumano Kodo Sacred Walk to Nachi’s Sacred Sites
Wakayama: Walk the Kumano Kodo to Kumano Hongu Taisha
Wakayama: Learn & Taste Japan Tuna Culture in Nachikatsuura
Wakayama: Discover Shingū’s Nightlife with a Local Guide
Our pick of the best Katsuura Hotel Deals
KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO
Very nice hotel, kind of outda
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Urashima
Location : around 10 min walk from the JR station to the pier where the hotel provides free shuttle bus/ ferry pick up service. Room: nice size and view. Rather old style But i consider it reasonable as it is an old hotel. Onsen : I love the cave onsen. Very rare. This is the most beautiful features ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Manseirou
We were warmly welcomed to Manseirou after 4 days of hiking the Kumano Kodō. The hotel was clean and peaceful and the onsen was perfect for soaking away the soreness from the hike. We had an excellent breakfast at the hotel and a nice view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Urashima
Hotel Urashima Nagisakan Nisshokan
This is a beautiful resort area with friendly staff (I was directed to a super kind, completely fluent English employee which was a surprise!) and very fun activities to partake in. This resort has the most beautiful coastal views in Japan, from your room (we got a beautiful view of the bay in the ...
Reviewed on 1 June 2018
