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A journey where scenic producer Shiho encounters the spectacular scenery of HigashiKishu including the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, Mt. Binishiyama Elephant's Back, and glamping facilities! [Part 1]

掲載日:2021.12.22

HigashiKishu region is full of attractions, including world heritage sites such as the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, the rich nature of the mountains and rivers, and the seafood brought to you by the Kumano Sea. This time, superb view producer Shiho will travel to HigashiKishu for 2 days and 1 night! The first day, the first part, will take you from the world heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose Magose-togePass and the spectacular view spot ``Zou no Se'' where a gigantic rock jutting out at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, to the ocean view ``Seaside Terrace Glamping Dome Kumanonada''. Visit various scenic spots. Let's enjoy HigashiKishu Kishu with Shiho♪

Shiho is the person who sparked the recent ``scenic view'' boom by running the Facebook page ``I want to see the world's spectacular views before I die'', which introduces the world's spectacular views. Currently, the total number of followers on SNS is over 1 million, and the book has been published overseas, including in Asia, and the cumulative yukube has exceeded 630,000 copies. It is known to many people not only in Japan but also around the world.

The details of this trip are also posted on Shiho's YouTube channel, Shiho's Spectacular View Vlog! The YouTube video is at the bottom of the article, so please enjoy it as well!

(Reference) Article in the second part [Click here for an article about scenic spots such as the sea of clouds at Tsuenomine, the world heritage Onigajo, Kumano's Blue Cave (Gama-no-guchi), etc.]

■Table of contents

1. Enjoy seafood rice bowl at “Owaseo Uo Ichiba Ototo”

``Owaseo Uo Ichibaoto'' is a restaurant where you can enjoy Owase gourmet food, with menus that use fish and local vegetables caught at the local Owase fishing port. In addition to the famous seafood bowl, there is a wide variety of menu items, including sashimi, boiled fish, cooked rice, and curry. Which should I eat? I'm confused. You line up at the counter with your tray, pick your favorite side dish, and order your bowl at the cashier.

Shiho ordered "Jigyodon DX" (1230 yen including tax). A luxurious bowl containing the day's recommended local fish and bluefin tuna. The recommended local fish this time are albacore tuna, cutlassfish, red barracuda, and skipjack tuna. It's great to be able to taste multiple types of fresh fish at once.
We also chose ``Chawanmushi'' (250 yen including tax) containing scallops and shrimp, and ``Jimono Aosa Miso Soup'' (60 yen including tax) to go with the bowl. It's all about seafood!

Shiho-san: “It looks delicious~! I’ll eat it!”

Shiho who ate local fish don DX. "It's fresh and delicious! Also, each piece of sashimi is incredibly thick. It's hearty and good!" They were also very satisfied, saying, ``The chawanmushi is delicious with a good dashi stock.The aroma of the seaweed in the miso soup is also outstanding!''

``I love milk, so I buy local milk and drink it when I travel!'' says Shiho. Get “ouchiyama Milk” sold at the local products corner of Owaseo Fish Ichiba Ototo!

Shiho: “It has a rich taste, but the aftertaste is refreshing. It’s delicious!”

Charge your energy with local fish don DX and ouchiyama milk and head to your next destination!

name

OwaseOsakanaIchibaOTOTO

address
2-10 Furutonomachi OwaseCity 519-3659
telephone number

0597-23-2100

Official URL
business hours

10:00-18:00 (store)
11:00-14:00 (dining room)

holiday

No holidays

parking

Approximately 40 spaces (free parking)

Access by public transportation

Get off at Owase Station on the Kisei Main Line and walk for 10 minutes.
Get off at Nanki Express Bus “Owase General Hospital-mae” stop, 0 minute walk

Access by car

5 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway “Owase Kita IC”

2. Walking the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose-togePass

 

We have arrived at the starting point of the Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose-togePass Pass! Kumano Kodo, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2004 as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountains," includes IseJingu and the Kumano Sanzan, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha. On the road that connects them, Magose-togePass that Shiho walks this time is a scenic spot with beautiful stone pavement and Owase cypress forest.

The cobblestone pavement, made of heavy natural stones laid in layers, has protected the road from collapsing from the rain in Owase, which boasts one of the highest rainfall rates in Japan.

The sunlight filtering through the trees shines down on the stone pavement. “It’s beautiful!” Shiho said. I took pictures of the beautiful scenery.

name

Magose-togePass (Kumano Kodo Iseji)

address
Kitamuro District KihokuTown-OwaseCity
telephone number

0597-89-6172

parking

Please use the parking lot at Michi-no-eki Kaizan.
Click here for bus timetables (Google Maps) https://goo.gl/lKN8qQ

Access by public transportation

・About 30 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line "Aiga Station"
・Approximately 10 minutes by bus from JR Kisei Main Line Owase Station to Washige bus stop

Access by car

・Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway "Kaizan IC" via National Route 42

From the top of Magose-togePass Pass, walk uphill to Mt. Benishi. Shiho enjoys the clear air and beautiful scenery. "It feels good to walk around!" he said.

 

Found the landmark of Mt. Binishi! It takes about 5 minutes to reach the top.

After a total of 3 hours of walking from Magose-togePass Pass starting point, we finally reached the top of Mt. Binishi!

Shiho: “It was quite difficult as there were some steep uphill slopes, but I felt a sense of accomplishment once I climbed the mountain!”

3. Spectacular view spot! Benishiyama Elephant Back

Elephant back is just around the corner from the top of Mt. Binishi. Finally, the spectacular view spot is just around the corner!

Shiho: “I’m excited!”

Arrived on the back of an elephant! A huge rock juts out from the mountain and looks exactly like the back of an elephant. Looking down at the scenery at your feet from a height of about 600 meters...

Amazing view! In front of you is Mt. Tengukurayama (Tengura-san), and in the background is the Kumano Sea. Looking at the scenery below and the clear sky gives you a refreshing feeling.

name

Binishiyama

telephone number

0597-46-3555

parking

Park at the Choshi River riverside parking lot, TanemakiGonbei-no-Sato etc.

4. Luxurious glamping at Seaside Terrace Glamping Dome Kumanonada♪

Arrived at "Seaside Terrace Glamping Dome Kumanonada" where I will be staying today. This is a glamping dome limited to 2 buildings located within Magotaro Auto Campsite, and will open in October 2021! The dome-shaped tent is made from domestically produced materials and is said to be built to withstand heavy rain and gusts of wind. It's safe!

The Kumano Sea is right next to you, making it a truly spectacular glamping experience!

Shiho listens to the sound of waves while taking photos of the ocean view from the tent site. ``The sound of the waves and the nearby trees swaying makes me feel good.It's soothing to feel the nature.''

The dome-shaped tent can accommodate up to 4 people (sofa beds are used for 3 or more people). Fully equipped with air conditioning, you can stay comfortably no matter the season! In addition, there are one-size-fits-all pajamas, a power outlet, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a coffee maker, so you can have everything you need. The tent also has its own toilet and shower room, equipped with cleansing oil, lotion, milky lotion, hair dryer, toothbrush, shampoo, and towels. It's great because you can come empty-handed!

Dinner is a BBQ made with local ingredients. You can enjoy carefully selected local ingredients such as domestic Kumano beef thigh steak, Ise country healthy pork loin steak, Ise chicken thigh, turban shell, red shrimp, large clams, and spiny lobster soup! It's so luxurious!

You can use a BBQ grill, so you can easily cook without having to worry about starting a fire.

Shiho: “I walked a lot today so I’m hungry!”

Shiho, who loves meat dishes, shares her impressions after eating domestic Kumano beef thigh steak...

"...It's delicious!!! It's juicy!"

The rice used is Iga rice from Mie. Cook it in a pot! ``The rice stands up! It's sweet and delicious.'' Shiho said, impressed by the taste of the rice!

Shiho: “The BBQ was delicious. I’m looking forward to tomorrow too!”

name

Magotaro Auto Campsite

address
nagashima, Kihoku-KihokuTown 519-3204
telephone number

0597-47-5371

Official URL
Fee

Please check "Usage Fees" on the official website.
*This is an IN reservation.

holiday

No holidays
*There may be days when we will be temporarily closed due to maintenance.
Please check the official website for details.

parking

108台

Access by public transportation

10 minutes by car from JR nagashima Station

Access by car

10 minutes by car from nagashima IC on the Kisei Expressway

The second part of the trip, which is the second day of the trip, has a lot of content, such as the sea of clouds at Tsuenomine, Onigajo, and visiting scenic spots on a sea cruise. Please take a look here

HigashiKishu trip is also available on Shiho's YouTube channel!

 

 

[If you want to go to HigashiKishu after watching the video! ]
Just choose the place you want to go and blend! You can plan your own trip.
https://visit.jorudan.co.jp/trip/tripblender/kumanokodoiseji/

[Let's enjoy the nature and culture of Kumano Kodo even more! ]
Eight legendary characters connected to the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route and HigashiKishu region have been brought back to life in AR to pray for the safety of travelers traveling the Kumano Kodo and to seek new encounters. Please enjoy a wonderful journey with HigashiKishu Kishu Eight Heroes.
https://ar8eiketsu.higashikishu.org/

[Click here for information on HigashiKishu Prefecture! ]
https://kumanokodo-iseji.jp/

Article production: MSLP

Related spots

mountain pass road and cobblestone

Magose-togePass (Kumano Kodo Iseji)

HigashiKishu

Kihoku Town, KihokuTown

The stone pavement, which is said to be the best on the Kumano Kodo Iseji, a popular mountain pass on the border of KihokuTown and OwaseCity, continues through a beautiful forest of Owase cypress trees. There are many historical sites such as the Night Cry Jizo that remain, and you can truly feel the atmosphere of the Kumano Kodo. From the pass, there are also hiking trails that lead to the peaks of Mt. Tengukura and Mt. Binishi, both of which offer spectacular views. Magoshi Park, located at the bottom of the mountain pass, is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and is a popular spot visited by many people in spring. ○Course points: Michi-no-eki Kaizan - Night Cry Jizo - Ishibashi - Magoshi Ichirizuka - Karyoen Momotsu's Haiku Monument - Sakura Jizo - Magoshi Park - Owase Shrine, etc. ○Walking time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes ○Distance: Approximately 5 km (Michi-no-eki Kaizan - JR Owase Station) ○Resting spots: Michi-no-eki Kaizan, Magose Park, Machikado Hot Center, etc. →For details, please see Magose-togePass Pass Course Walking Experience Report. URL: Magose-togePass (HigashiKishu Tourist Handbook) URL: Mie Prefectural Kumano Kodo Center [Magose-togePass] URL: First time walking the Kumano Kodo Iseji URL: World Heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji (Mie Prefectural Office HP) View this post on Instagram [Official] Post shared by Mie Tourism (Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation) (@kankomie) - May 17, 2019 11:32pm PDT

Binishiyama (KihokuTown)

Binishiyama

HigashiKishu

Kihoku Town, KihokuTown

There is a spectacular view point called ``Elephant Back'' along the road from Magose-togePass on the World Heritage Site ``Kumano Kodo Iseji'' to Binshiyama. On a clear day, it is a photogenic spot where you can enjoy a wonderful view. It takes about 3 hours to reach the top, so be sure to be well prepared.・The second photo is the Grand Prix entry of the 58th Photo Contest in Mie Tourism, “Rising Sun from the Back of an Elephant.”

Exterior appearance

OwaseOsakanaIchibaOTOTO

HigashiKishu

OwaseCity

A local product direct sales store directly managed by the seafood company Owase Bussan. We have fresh fish and farmed fish landed at Owase Port, and tuna on sale when our inshore tuna longline boat Ryoei Maru unloads. There are not only local products from the surrounding area, but also original products, so you can enjoy everything from everyday shopping to souvenirs. At the in-store restaurant, ``Owase Fish Shokudo,'' you can casually enjoy rice bowls, sushi, sashimi, and daily specials made with local ingredients.

Magotaro Auto Campsite

Magotaro Auto Campsite

HigashiKishu

Kihoku Town, KihokuTown

A location overlooking the calm waters of nagashima Bay, surrounded by mountains surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery. A four-star campsite with tent sites, cottages, log cabins, and even rental equipment. We have facilities and a management system that are safe for beginners. You can enjoy a variety of activities such as fishing, playing on the shore, and sea kayaking in the ocean that stretches out in front of your eyes.

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