10 Things to Do in Iwade City
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| 10 Things to Do in Iwade City |
Iwade (岩出市) is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Iwade City was founded as a village on April 1, 1889, and became a city on April 1, 2006. The city is known as a flower-producing area. The most popular flower cultivated here is the carnation, sold all around the Kansai Area. The kanji used for its name iwa (岩) means rock and de (出) means out.
For those planning to visit the city to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Iwade City:
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| Iwade City manhole cover |
1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Iwade City. So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is common around the city.
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| Negoro Rekishi no Oka Roadside Station |
2. Visit the Negoro Rekishi no Oka Roadside Station (道の駅 ねごろ歴史の丘). There is a restaurant and souvenir store in the roadside station so it’s a convenient stop for a long drive. It’s also near the historic Negoroji. This roadside station has a roadside station stamp if you're collecting them.
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| Casa de Cha 1472 |
3. Dine at Casa de Cha 1472. This café has an interesting façade design. The food here is good and it is recommended to try their scone. Heads up, these get sold out quickly.
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| Yamazaki Shrine |
4. Visit the historic Yamazaki Shrine (山崎神社) to pay your respects and offer prayers any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you are collecting them.
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| Road Station Negoro Sakura no Sato |
5. Visit the Road Station Negoro Sakura no Sato (道の駅 根来さくらの里). Located on the northern boundary of Iwade City and Sennan City in Osaka, this small roadside station is a convenient stopover destination if you need to take a break from driving along Route 63. This roadside station has several shops & stalls selling farm produce, sushi & ice cream. This roadside station has a roadside station stamp if you're collecting them.
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| Hatsuhana Café Restaurant |
6. Experience dining at Hatsuhana Café Restaurant (古民家カフェレストラン 初花), housed in a traditional kominka building refurbished into a charming restaurant setting. The cuisine features predominantly locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a taste of the region's fresh produce.
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| Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall |
7. Visit the historic Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall (旧和歌山県議会議事堂). This well-preserved former government building now stands as a museum. From time to time, there are special exhibits or important gatherings here so check in in advance to see what the museum has to offer.
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| Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park |
8. Explore the lush flora at Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park (和歌山県植物公園 緑花センター), where alongside stunning flowers, you'll find play equipment perfect for your children to enjoy.
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| Gokuraku Onsen Sachinoya |
9. Take a dip at the onsen of Gokuraku Onsen Sachinoya (極楽温泉 幸の湯). The day trip bathing fee is 700 per adult. It is said that the water of the onsen is carbonic acid which is believed to be good for the skin.
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| Negoroji |
10. Discover the ancient Negoroji (根来寺) and wander through its expansive grounds. This temple boasts a wealth of cultural treasures and picturesque vistas, making it a highlight of Iwade City. Be sure to collect a goshuin stamp from the temple during your visit.
I hope my list of the 10 Things to Do in Iwade City gave you an idea and inspiration to visit this historic city in Wakayama Prefecture.
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