ancient ruins
Tomogashima
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Arida is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Yuasa, 24km from Tomogashima.
Arida is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 26,755, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Arida sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arida to your route.
Minoshima Station (箕島駅, Minoshima-eki) is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Arida is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.0809 latitude, 135.1190 longitude.
Arida has a population of approximately 26,755 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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ancient ruins
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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A sacred mountaintop temple settlement and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, where visitors can stay in temple lodgings and walk through an ancient cemetery.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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