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Spend a day on a guided Shugendo cruise and cultural tour from Wakayama—visit Tomogashima’s training sites, join a goma-burning ritual, soak in Kada onsen, and taste fresh sea bream in the fishing town of Kata. This immersive trip blends coastal geology and living ascetic practice with practical onshore exploration.
Spend a day on a guided Shugendo cruise and cultural tour from Wakayama—visit Tomogashima’s training sites, join a goma-burning ritual, soak in Kada onsen, and taste fresh sea bream in the fishing town of Kata. This immersive trip blends coastal geology and living ascetic practice with practical onshore exploration.
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Operated by 株式会社Japanticket · Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture
The morning light breaks across the Kitan Strait as the boat slips from Kata port and Tomogashima’s jagged islets come into view—stone ruins, scrub pines, and the faint geometry of old gun emplacements pressing against the horizon.
moderate.
6 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to climb steps, stand on a short cruise, and walk uneven coastal paths.
Yes—if seas are rough the Shugendo Cruise portion may be cancelled; the operator will confirm the morning of departure.
Yes, guests can observe and often participate under the guidance of the Shugendo practitioner; follow their instructions for safety around open flame.
The itinerary includes lunch (sea bream) and dinner and a supervised onsen bathing experience as listed in the tour inclusions.
Children aged 7 and up can join, but the tour involves steps and some standing—it's not recommended for those with serious spine or heart conditions.
Tomogashima is tied to Katsuragi Shugendo practice and later was fortified during the Meiji period; ruins of batteries and temples remain as layers of history.
The islets are ecologically sensitive—avoid collecting shells or disturbing nesting birds and follow local guidance to minimize impact.
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