Partners Information: Historically, Nanki Katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture was known as one of the sacred areas of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. Nowadays, it's a popular onsen (hot spring) town with many open-air baths scattered along the coast and islands.
On Nakanoshima Island, there is a luxurious hot-spring resort by the name of Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima, which is only accessible by private boat.
Enjoy breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views where the azure blue sky and ocean seem to merge as one while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean waves breaking on the shore as you relax in one of the resort's open-air baths.
Prepare to also be amazed at the flavours, textures and colours of the resort's kaiseki ryori (traditional multi-course dinner), where only the freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients like Nachi-Katsuura tuna and Kumano Wagyu beef are expertly incorporated into exquisite edible works of art.
