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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Katsuura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Taiji, 28km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Katsuura is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 14,137, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Katsuura 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 Katsuura to your route.
Kii-Katsuura Station (紀伊勝浦駅, Kii-Katsuura-eki) is a passenger railway station in located in the town of Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Katsuura is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.6307 latitude, 135.9403 longitude.
Katsuura has a population of approximately 14,137 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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famous road
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
28 km · about 30 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 65 min drive
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