Introduction of Autumn Leaves Spots

~ Beautiful autumn leaves unique to this area nurtured by a warm climate ~
Introducing autumn leaves spots around Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa.
Please enjoy a special moment only in this season.
Kozagawa-cho "The Great Ginkgo of Kosen-ji Temple"

【About 35 minutes by car from the hotel】
This tree, which is estimated to be 400 years old, has a height of about 30m and a trunk circumference of 6m, gives a fresh green breath in spring, provides shade of trees that block ultraviolet rays in summer, and golden leaves in autumn. Color the earth with carpets. It is also called a child-giving ginkgo.
Details: Great ginkgo of Kosen-ji Temple
Best time to see: Around the end of November~
※It may vary depending on the climate.
Kozagawa-cho, monolith

【About 25 minutes by car from the hotel】
A huge rock with a height of about 100 meters and a width of about 500 meters, designated as a national natural monument. The appearance of pushing the surrounding features and swaying from Kawabuchi is a great word. It is considered to be the largest in Japan as a single rock.
Details: Monolith
Best time to see: Around the end of November~
※It may vary depending on the climate.
Takigawa-ji Temple in Kozagawa-cho

【About 50 minutes by car from the hotel】
In connection with Jizo enshrined in the Takigawa-ji precincts (Ryo Senji) in the Tagawa, Kozagawa-cho area, it has been popular with local residents as `` Jizo Autumn Leaves '', 10m high, 2.9m around the trunk, 200 years old It is a large autumn leaves. It is valued as a natural monument designated by Kozagawa Town in 2001. Coloring varies from year to year, and it is exactly the art created by nature.
Details: Takigawa-ji Temple
Best time to see: Around the end of November~
※It may vary depending on the climate.
Around Nachisan, Nachikatsuura-cho

【About 50 minutes by car from the hotel】
Around Nachisan Seigantoji Temple, there are also autumn leaves that color in autumn. From the top of the tower, you can see Nachi Falls and the Pacific Ocean. Also, if you look at the back of the main hall of Nachiyama Aogishidoji Temple, the harmony between Nachi Falls and the vermilion tower is beautiful, making it a great photo spot.
Details: Mt. Nachi Aoganto-ji Temple
Best time to see: Around the end of November~
※It may vary depending on the climate.
Mt. Koya-san

【About 3 hours and 30 minutes by car from the hotel】
Mt. Koya-san, a World Heritage Site located in Koya-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, is also known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
There are many attractions such as the main gate of Kongobu-ji Temple, the Snakedo Road and the Okunoin Temple. It is also lit up at night according to the autumn leaves season.
Details: Mt. Koya-san
Best time to see: Late October to early November
※It may vary depending on the climate.
Wakayama Castle

【About 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from the hotel】
It is the autumn leaves spot of Wakayama Castle. It was created in the early Edo period by Yorinobu Tokugawa, the first lord of the Kishu Tokugawa family. It is also a highlight to see the maple and light-up reflected on the surface of the pond.
Details: Wakayama Castle
Best time to see: Late November to early December
※It may vary depending on the climate.