Kii-Katsuura ![Kii-Katsuura - Japanese](/csp/jap/insidejapan/images/destinations/57x40/171.jpg)
Kii-Katsuura is where the Kumano Kodo meets the Pacific Ocean. Once a quiet fishing port, the town's fortunes changed when an abundance of hot springs were discovered here and today the town's shore line is dominated by many big onsen hotels.
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“Whether you're starting or finishing a Kumano Kodo hike, the coastal town of Kii-Katsura is a great place to unwind in hot spring baths overlooking the Pacific Ocean”
Simon King, Director
The most intriguing of the Kii-Katsuura hotels is Nakanoshima, on its own private island in the bay and accessible by a 5 minute ferry ride. The hotel has many outdoor hot spring baths dotted around the island; the perfect place to enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean crashing against the rocks below your onsen bath.
Kii-Katsuura's other attraction here is the early morning fish market. On a smaller scale than Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, it's interesting to see the morning tuna auction; an impressive showcase of the morning catch.
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Recommended Accommodation in Kii-Katsuura
The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Kii-Katsuura.
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Featured trips including Kii-Katsuura
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Self-Guided Adventure
Kumano Kodo Three-Night Module (Gentle Walking) (Classic)
- Kawayu Onsen
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kii-Katsuura
This walking module presents a taster of what the Kumano Kodo has to offer at a gentle pace designed to make this amazing region accessible to all.
3 nights: from US$1582 pp (twin share) Read more >
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Self-Guided Adventure
Pilgrim's Paths (Superior)
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Mount Koya
- Kawayu Onsen
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kii-Katsuura
- Ise
- Tokyo
Follow in the footsteps of Japanese royalty as you tread the pilgrimage paths of the Kumano Kodo, with superior accommodation and cuisine included.
14 nights: from US$7913 pp (twin share) Read more >
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Self-Guided Adventure
Kumano Kodo Four-Night Module (Intermediate Hiking) (Classic)
- Takahara
- Nonaka
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kii-Katsuura
This intermediate walking module offers five days exploring part of the Kumano Kodo, one of the most beautiful and mystical corners of Japan.
4 nights: from US$1822 pp (twin share) Read more >