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The Top 20 Attractions in the Kii Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Kii Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kii Mountains is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

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Very beautiful spot to absolutely discover. But try to come early in the morning and outside school holidays because it remains very touristy. If you want to get some fresh …

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Kōfuku-ji Temple

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The origin of the temple is believed to be in Kyoto and the temple was rebuilt here in 710 when the capital was moved to Nara.

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Nara Park Deer

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Feeding the deer was brilliant...suddenly there was a whole bunch of them standing around you and you were gently nudged, sometimes not so gently, with the request for more...you had to move away a little more vehemently

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Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

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The awe-inspiring Hongu-Taisha Shrine is the innermost sanctuary of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. Here, the special Kumano Shinto faith merges with Japanese Buddhism to form a unique entity. As soon …

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Yunomine Onsen

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“Onsen” means “hot spring” and there are several of them in the small health resort of Yunomine. The village has a history that goes back over 1,800 years. You can …

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Todai-ji Sorin (Pagoda Spire)

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A sorin is basically the spire ("set of treasures," if you want to get technical) that sits atop a pagoda. About 1200 years ago, there was a 7-story pagoda at …

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Nigatsu-dō Hall

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The Nigatsu-do (2nd month hall) is located on the site of Todaiji Temple. From the main hall of the temple you have a great overview of the entire temple complex …

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Tsugizakura-oji

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You enter the Tsugizakura-Oji Shrine through a stone gate and then follow a staircase. Gigantic cedars tower into the sky on both sides. Once at the top there is a …

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Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine

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Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine founded in 749. He is dedicated to Hachiman, a popular Japanese god.

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Todai-ji Museum

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Tōdai-ji has been hit by war or other disasters several times. Each time, great efforts have been made to rebuild the temple complex and to preserve statues, paintings, handicrafts, sutras and old documents and leave them for posterity.

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Kii Mountains

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Nara Park Deer

Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine

Yunomine Onsen

Todai-ji Sorin (Pagoda Spire)

Nigatsu-dō Hall

Tsugizakura-oji

Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine

Todai-ji Museum

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