Once upon a time, Kobo Daishi, also known as Kukai, competed with Amanojaku (a demon-like creature) in building a bridge connecting the shore to a nearby island. The one who could build it first before dawn came would win. Amanojaku, who realized he couldn't beat Kobo Daishi, made the sound of a cock crowing in the morning to deceive Kobo Daishi. Tricked, Kobo-Daishi thought he lost the competition, and left without finishing the bridge. And his unfinished bridge IS the Hashigui Rocks you are looking at right now! (well, this is what they say anyway) The magnificent view of the sunrise in the morning seen through these rocks takes your breath away. When you go westward from Hashigui Rocks, you'll reach Shiono Point. You can see the curved horizon from here without anything blocking your view. The sunset here is also a must-see sight to behold.
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Fantastic Hashigui Rocks: Wakayama
Majestic landscape in the southernmost town of Honshu
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Translated by Takako Sakamoto
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Wonderful photos, Takako-san!
Thank you! It is me who took a picture.
Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Really great shots!
Bernard Lim
6 years ago
Hi Masayoshi san,
love those photos , are you from this area?
I would like to capture the same scene.
Im planning a trip there in mid November, any suggestions, I will be staying in Nachikatsuura , you mentioned sunset and the Shiono point, will appreciate it if you can give me the details.
Thank you ,Bernard
love those photos , are you from this area?
I would like to capture the same scene.
Im planning a trip there in mid November, any suggestions, I will be staying in Nachikatsuura , you mentioned sunset and the Shiono point, will appreciate it if you can give me the details.
Thank you ,Bernard
Bernard, Thank you very much! In the morning please go to Hashikui-iwa! And in the evening please go to the square of Shionomisaki! I pray the good fight!
Mandy Bartok
9 years ago
Beautiful photos, Masayoshi-san! I was just here the other week. The rocks were very impressive.
Mandy-san,Thank you very much! Have you come here, too? It will be splendid here! It is my favorite place!
Mandy Bartok
9 years ago
I was in Wakayama last weekend! Sadly, it rained but we still got to see some beautiful scenery and enjoy the onsen, of course. :)
I'm sorry to hear that. There are many this season, rain. Please be relaxed in a hot spring!
Anonymous
9 years ago
Can you recommend a great hot spring in the area?
Andrew-san,Thank you for looking my pic. It is far a little, The hot spring which I want to recommend is hotel Urashima! Hotel Urashima of hot spring "Boki-do" is good! Before the hot spring is immediately sea! Window also no door.
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love those photos , are you from this area?
I would like to capture the same scene.
Im planning a trip there in mid November, any suggestions, I will be staying in Nachikatsuura , you mentioned sunset and the Shiono point, will appreciate it if you can give me the details.
Thank you ,Bernard