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 25 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Kainan is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Minato, 24km from Tomogashima.
Kainan is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 48,369, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kainan 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 Kainan to your route.
Kainan (海南市, Kainan-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 48,811 in 22129 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the city is 101.06 square kilometres (39.02 sq mi)
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Kainan is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.1517 latitude, 135.2140 longitude.
Kainan has a population of approximately 48,369 people, making it a town in Japan.
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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 25 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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