Kumano Specialty Goods Shop located in front of Kumanoshi Station

Located at the entrance of the Kumano-shi Station, it’s fun to look and fun to shop. Available are a number of local specialty products and souvenirs such as locally produced Kumano chicken, Maruyama Senmaida rice, black rice, and many new products such as Kumano Kodo shirts.
Access: About a 5 minute walk from Kumanoshi Station
Parking spaces: None
Restroom: Yes
Hours: 9:00~18:00 (Weekdays) and 9:00~19:00 (Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
Contact: 0597-89-6018

Kumano Kodo Hospitality Shop
"Kumano Kodo Hospitality Shop” was opened on Honmachi street on March 1st, 2014. With its convenient and central location, the former Tochio residence was renovated and became an important destination for tourists traveling around Kumano. Here one can find pamphlets on the Kumano Kodo, rest in a traditional Japanese room, purchase Kumano specialty goods, and enjoy a light meal from the take out menu. Please feel free to stop in for short visit and take a rest at this restored traditional Japanese house which dates back 130 years.
Access: 10 minute walk from Kumanoshi Station
Parking spaces: 2
Restroom: Yes
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Contact: 0597-70-1231
■ Related Links: Kumano Kodo hospitality shop

Kiwa Mine Museum
The Mine Museum is dedicated to the rise and fall of the mining industry which plays an important role in the history of Kiwa-cho. With a visit to the Mine Museum one learn of the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors. This museum was founded to preserve the culture and history of Kiwa-cho passed down by our ancestors for future generations.
Access: 30 minute drive from Kumanoshi Station
Parking spaces: 10
Restroom: Yes
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Contact: 0597-97-1000
■ Related Links: Kiwa Mine Museum

Onigajo Center
The world heritage, Onigajo, is located in the center of Kumano just off the Odomari interchange on the Kumano Owase expressway. You can experience the four seasons of Kumano via the selection of food and specialty products offered at Onigajo Center. This year marks the 10th anniversary since Onigajo was registered as a World Heritage. Come take a walk on the nearby Matsumoto pass, part of the Kumano Kodo. Located on the first floor of Onigajo Center, you can enjoy a light meal at our cafe, order take out, and gather information at our sightseeing information corner. On the second floor one can dine and enjoy a view of the ocean at our restaurant. On the third floor there is an event hall and restaurant which accommodates up to 240 people.
Access: 5 minutes by car from Kumanoshi station
Parking: 70 car spaces, 2 handicap spaces, 10 spaces for large buses
Restroom: Yes
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Contact: 0597-89-1502
■ Related Links: Onigajo Center

Otsuno Tea House (Otsuno Chaya)
Inside the tea house, the scent of wood drifts through the air and a variety of Kumano specialty goods line the walls. At the restaurant local specialities are served. Such include rice bowls and onigiri made with Izanami rice, an ancient variety. Other local specialties include Sanma (Pacific saury) sushi and Mehari sushi, rice wrapped in pickled takana mustard leaves. Other goods available include souvenirs, local specialty goods, Izanami rice, Mitarashi dango and Otsuna mochi. Informational brochures and materials on Kumano and on the history and origin of Hana no Iwaya are on display.
Access: 5 minute drive from Kumanoshi station
Parking spaces: 13
Bus Parking: 2
Restroom: Yes
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 Everyday (Times may change according to the season)
Contact: 0597-88-1011
■ Related Links: Otsuno Chaya (Hana no Iwaya)