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Tanabe City, the second-largest city in Wakayama Prefecture, is the junction where the “Nakahechi” and “Ohechi” routes of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo split, serving as the “starting point for pilgrimage.” Around the station, there is a lively restaurant district called “Ajikoji,” where you can enjoy fresh local seafood and local sake, making it ideal for preparing for or healing from your journey. There are also information centers for the World Heritage site and historic shrines like Tokei Shrine. It is a city that serves as a base camp for deeply enjoying your Wakayama trip, where urban convenience coexists with the hospitality of “Kuchikumano,” which has long welcomed pilgrims warmly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tanabe City, the second-largest city in Wakayama Prefecture, is the junction where the “Nakahechi” and “Ohechi” routes of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo split, serving as the “starting point for pilgrimage.” Around the station, there is a lively restaurant district called “Ajikoji,” where you can enjoy fresh local seafood and local sake, making it ideal for preparing for or healing from your journey. There are also information centers for the World Heritage site and historic shrines like Tokei Shrine. 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