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10 Things to Do in Yura

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10 Things to Do in Yura Yura ( 由良町 ) is a picturesque coastal town in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . The town is famous for its mandarin oranges, including varieties like Yura Wase and Yurakko , as well as its Ena wakame seaweed, which thrives thanks to the sudden drop in seawater temperature during winter. The town’s name combines the kanji 由 (yu) , meaning reason, origin, or cause , and 良 (ra) , meaning good, excellent, or fine . For those planning to visit this picturesque coastal town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Yura :   Yura's manhole cover design 1. Take a photo of Yura's manhole cover design . I have seen 1 unique manhole cover design. It is commonly found in the town.   Usa Hachiman Shrine 2. Visit the  Usa Hachiman Shrine ( 宇佐八幡神社 ) to pay your respects and offer prayers. Don’t forget to collect a goshuin for your collection.   Tatago Rock as seen from the Shirasaki Manyo Park 3. ...

Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station - Wakayama

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Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station ( 道の駅 白崎海洋公園 ) is one of the roadside stations of Wakayama Prefecture. It is located at 960 Obiki in the town of Yura, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station Details Opened to the public on December 21, 2009 , the Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station serves as the perfect stop for travelers exploring the picturesque Shirasaki Coast in Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Officially registered as a roadside station on July 31, 2009 , it offers essential facilities, visitor services, and access to one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches . Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station - Yura town, Wakayama Prefecture Surrounded by the pristine white limestone cliffs of the Shirasaki Coast Prefectural Natural Park , this roadside station is a popular rest stop for motorists, divers, and nature enthusiasts traveling through the region. Facilities and Services Shirasaki M...

Shirasaki Marine Park - Wakayama

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Shirasaki Marine Park ( 白崎海洋公園 ) is a beautiful seaside park in Wakayama Prefecture. It is located at 213 Kamiya in the town of Yura, Hidaka District in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . Shirasaki Marine Park Shirasaki Marine Park Details Shirasaki Marine Park is located along the beautiful Shirasaki Coast in Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. The area forms part of the Shirasaki Coast Prefectural Natural Park and is celebrated as one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches . Known for its dazzling white limestone cliffs that rise above the crystal-clear blue sea, the park offers a breathtaking landscape often called the “Aegean Sea of Japan.” Shirasaki Marine Park - Yura town, Wakayama Prefecture Activities and Facilities Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as diving, swimming, camping, and fishing. The park is home to several facilities, including an auto campsite, a shell museum, a restaurant, and a diving pool. The nearby Kuroshima Island and Yura Port are also po...

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