Things to do in Yuasa

Kuroshio Market

Kuroshio Market is located by the sea in Wakayama City and is a great spot for seafood. Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, it offers not only a wide variety of fresh sashimi but also diverse local Wakayama specialties, such as dried seafood, plums, and soy sauce, making it a great place to shop for souvenirs. Every day at noon, the market hosts a live tuna dismantling show, and many food lovers travel here specifically to taste fresh bluefin tuna sashimi. Additionally, you can have the fish and shellfish you purchase processed into sashimi on the spot, allowing you to enjoy delicious seafood right there.

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Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Kimii-dera

Kimii-dera was founded in 770 by the Tang dynasty monk Kōjō Shōnin and has a long history. The name Kimii-dera comes from "a temple in Kishu with three wells." These three wells still produce Seijō-sui, Yōryū-sui, and Kisshō-sui water, which have been selected as one of the 100 Remarkable Waters of Japan. There are also solemn and magnificent structures such as the Sakura-mon Gate, built in 1509, and the Itsukushima Jinja Tahoto Pagoda, built in 1449. In addition, about 1,200 cherry trees are planted on the temple grounds, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot where flowers bloom early, attracting many visitors during the blooming season. Kimii-dera is the second stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, a series of Kannon sacred sites scattered across the Kinki region and Gifu Prefecture, attracting many pilgrims from all over Japan.

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Porto Europe

PortoEuropa is a theme park featuring authentic reproduction of European architecture and street scenes. There are many amusement facilities such as roller coaster and merry-go-round in the park, and fireworks shows and character shows are popular among children.

Shirasaki Ocean Park

Kanaya Myōekyō Hot Spring

The resort is located on the hills of Aridagawa and is a hot spring resort. The resort's main building features a unique design and offers various facilities, including open-air and indoor hot springs.

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Shirasaki Observatory

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