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Kii Nagashima

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Kii Nagashima

紀伊長島

Mie · Kansai

Kii-Nagashima is a fishing town on Mie's Kumano-nada coast, where a deeply indented ria shoreline of forested inlets meets a working port that still lands the day's catch. Jonohama beach sits in a sheltered arm of the same coast, and the town keeps the unhurried feel of a place the tour buses pass by.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers overlook this area in favor of more popular destinations along the coast.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.6· 83 reviews
Nearest station
Kii-Nagashima Station · 1 min walk

Tags

coasthidden gem

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