Kushimoto/Kozagawa in Wakayama Cycling Tour

Overview

You will tour Kushimoto, the southernmost point of Honshu, and Kozagawa, part of the Nanki-Kumano Geopark, by bicycle using rental bicycles provided by the respective towns.

The tour begins at JR Kushimoto Station. Rent a bicycle at the Nankikushimoto Sight Seeing Information Center, and head for Cape Shionomisaki, the southernmost point of Honshu(Distance: 7km one-way). You will be cycling with a view of the Pacific Ocean. At Cape Shionomisaki, you can also visit the Cape Shionomisaki Sightseeing Tower and the Nanki-Kumano Geopark Center, where you can learn about the Nanki-Kumano Geopark.

Return to Kushimoto Station and return our bicycle. Then take a train to Koza Station. At Koza Station, rent a bicycle again. Finally, it is time to explore a part of the Geopark. It is about 12 km one way from Koza Station to the destination monolith, and your guide will show you the sights at various points.

Meeting place

Please come to the ticket gate.

Route

1

Shionomisaki

A large lawn of about 100,000 m2 spreads out at the tip of Cape Shiono, the southernmost point of Honshu.

The Pacific Ocean stretches out in a gentle arc in front of you, and you can feel that the earth is round.

The adjacent Cape Shionomisaki Kanko Tower, which is 100 meters above sea level, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the lush green grass and azure sea in front of you, and on a clear day, you can even see as far as Mount Nachi in the distance.
2

Nanki-Kumano Geopark Center

This is the Geopark's introductory facility located at the southernmost tip of Honshu overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was established as a base for the dissemination of information and research on the Nanki-Kumano Geopark.
3

Peony Rock "Botan Iwa"

Located in the Tsukinose area of Kozagawa Town, it is a strange rock surface with numerous holes of various sizes in the shape of a beehive.
It is named "Peony Rock" because the pattern of holes resembles a peony flower.
4

Ichimai-Iwa Rock

Located in the Aise district of Kozagawa Town, it is a national natural treasure, a huge rock 100 meters high and 500 meters wide. It is a stately figure that rises from the river's edge, overpowering the surrounding landscape.

Details

Location Wakayama
Languages English
Max participants Up to 10 people
Activity duration About 6 hours

Things to know

You must be 13 years of age or older.
You will be asked to show your ID (passport, etc.) when you use bicycles.

Keywords

Beautiful Scenery
Outdoor Activities