Kimiidera Temple in Wakayama overlooks the sea and cherry blossoms

Transportation information: Take the JR from Wakayama Station to JR Kimiidera Station, and it's a 15-minute walk from there. Alternatively, you can take a BUS from Wakayama's transportation hub, which takes about 40 minutes. The BUS stops not far from the entrance, just a 3-minute walk away. In Wakayama City, there isn't much to do – it's either Wakayama Castle or this place. Admission is free, but there is a fee for taking the cable car up and down the mountain! It costs 400 yen and takes about 1 minute to reach the top. There are two to three hundred stone steps, which can be somewhat tiring, but it varies from person to person. ❤️ Recommended reason: The temple is halfway up the mountain, and once you arrive, you can overlook the sea, enjoy the mountain full of cherry blossoms and the distant sea, and the sacred torii gate, all in one view, which is pleasing to the eye and delightful 🌸.