新宮観光協会

Kawaraya Yokocho Store Alley （ ）

An homage to the prosperous river trading period

This is a recreation of the commercial district, called Kawaraya, that is said to have existed from the Edo period (1603 - 1868) through to the Showa period (1926 - 1989) at the mouth of the Kumano-gawa River. The modern Kawaraya is located near Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine. At its peak, there were hundreds of restaurants, blacksmiths and inns here, catering to visitors to the area. When the river swelled, the stores would close shop, setting up again once the water subsided again. This area has become popular with visitors coming to shop for souvenirs, enjoy food and snacks, and for sightseeing.

The scenery of Kawaraya Yokocho Store Alley when crowded with the loading of timber.

Event space for Kumano Mandara Pictorial Guide.

Tsubocha

Selling mandarin oranges, Jabara citrus from Kitayama village, local sake and local specialty items.

Muratako

Takoyaki shop with a great variety of choices, ranging from the classic to an original creative menu.

Kirari

Selling trinkets and aroma oils, Kirari also serves up a variety of delicious drinks.

Add Funamachi 1-2-1, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0002 [Google Maps]
Tel 0735-23-3333（Shingu City Commerce and Tourism Division）
Open Depends on the store
Regular holiday Depends on the store
Parking Lot Available; free
Price Free (to enter)
Credit Card N/A
Duty free N/A
HP user benefits N/A
Free Wi-Fi Available
Toilet N/A
Lounge Available
Souvenir Shop Available
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Access 15 minutes on foot from JR Shingu Station.