From Minakata Kumagusu Museum to Tenjizaki

Minakata Kumagusu was a botanist, folklorist, and envirnomentalist as well doing his main work as a scientist studying mosses and funguses. He left a wealth of materials from his research.　　
A new modern approach with interactive exhibits as well at Kumagusu's study area dating from the Meiji era await visitors to Tanabe's newest museum,　Minakata Kumagusu Archives.


Tenjinzaki (Cape Tenjin) is located
within the city limits of Tanabe City
on the northern boundary along the ocean. It is the first place in Japan to establish a National Trust modeled after the British National Trust movement.

Minabe-ōji to Haya-ōji

Minabe has been mentioned in travel journals since ancient times. The bay of Minabe has three islands which look like pots turned upside down. Hence, some people think the name means mi (three) nabe (pots).

The sunsets along the coast of Minabe are beautiful.

Haya-ōji to Tōkei Shrine

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Enjoy learning about the history of Tanabe in its position as a major city along the Kumano Kodō. Tanabe City has more ōjis (shrines and monuments dedicated to various gods) within its city limits than any other area of the pilgrimage trail.
Visit Tōkei Shrine, a major shrine of the Gongen type shrines.