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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Yuasa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Itogawa, 59km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Yuasa is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 11,960, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yuasa 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 Yuasa to your route.
Yuasa (湯浅町, Yuasa-chō) is a town located in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021, the town had an estimated population of 11,413 in 5,338 households and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 20.79 square kilometres (8.03 sq mi). Yuasa claims to be theRead more
birthplace of soy sauce.
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Yuasa is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.0369 latitude, 135.1804 longitude.
Yuasa has a population of approximately 11,960 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A sacred mountaintop temple settlement and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, where visitors can stay in temple lodgings and walk through an ancient cemetery.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
43 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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