JR Minoshima Station

Hama no Utase

Just watching is fun! A market that sells freshly caught fish at reasonable prices
Enjoy the taste of exquisite seafood gourmet at the restaurant next door

"Hama no Utase" is a direct seafood market operated by the Arida Minoshima Fisheries Cooperative, consisting of a retail building and a dining area (Utase Dining Hall), attracting many visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture. In the dining area, you can enjoy fresh and exquisite seafood delicacies at reasonable prices, and during peak times, your desired menu items may sell out early. In the retail building, a variety of fish that changes with the seasons and weather is available, and fishing information can be checked on the "Hama no Utase" website.

〒649-0316
2489, Miyazaki-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Influencer's Voice:
Not only delicious, but the visual appeal of the seafood bowl and tempura bowl is amazing! Especially, Taccho, as known as hairtail, was so delicious!

Arida Mikan Kaidou

Enjoy the sea route with all five sense each season. Perfect for driving and cycling!

"Arida Mikan Kaidou" is a scenic driving route that runs through the mandarin orange mountains from Minoshima Fishing Port in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, to the mountainous area of the city. This picturesque route with a 150-meter elevation difference is popular for motorcycle and bicycle touring.

In early May, the mandarin orange blossoms are in full bloom, offering a delightful fragrance and charming flowers. Additionally, in November, the mandarin oranges ripen, painting the mountains with vibrant colors. There are also fantastic cafes, restaurants, and campsites that take advantage of the stunning scenery, making it a highly recommended spot for sightseeing.

Yabitsu Area

Like the Amalfi of the East coast...!?
Take a leisurely stroll so much fun that you lost track of time in the traditional village.

The Yabitsu area is a small seaside port town known as the mysterious land of Arida, where the blue sky, white houses, and beautiful sea create a landscape reminiscent of Italy's Amalfi Coast. This area, surrounded by the sea and mountains, is like a hidden retreat, offering stunning cafes and enjoyable city walks. With a history dating back to the early Edo period, the Yabitsu area has preserved the traditions of the Kishu Tokugawa family for over 400 years, making it worth visiting sites such as "Yabitsu Ebisu Shrine" and "Nanryu Shrine", which enshrines the first feudal lord.

In recent years, the opening of the "Kurashicharu Yabitsu" relocation experience facility has brought new vitality, making it a hub for activities such as stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and showcasing wall art at the port.

〒649-0316
1619, Miyazaki-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Minshuku Matsubayashi (A guesthouse)

The meal made of seafoods directly purchaced by the famous owner at auction is so delicious that it will make your mouth water!

Located near the Minoshima Fishing Port in Arida City, Wakayama prefecture, this culinary inn is a well-known as serving dishes made with fresh seafood handpicked by the famous owner at the Minoshima Fitshing Port. He directly purchases seafoods at the auction, which are then delivered to the inn on the same day, the meal that bring out the maximum taste of the ingredients are served. In particular, you can enjoy a variety of seafood including the valuable fish known as Grouper named "Kue" in Japanese, local fish such as Pike Conger named "Hamo," "Ise-Ebi," and Wakayama's brand "Natural Pike Conger."
In addition, in the 27-tatami mat Japanese-style room, you can accommodate a large number of people, and there are sports facilities in the area. There is also a BBQ space providedin the inn where you can enjoy freash seafoods gotten from the Minoshima Fishing Port. Moreover, the inn has a banquet hall, making it suitable for events with a large number of people. Nearby, there is also the "Matsugen Arida Baseball Field,"
providing an ideak environment for sports training camps.

〒649-0306
Hama 1769-1, Hatsushima-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Influencer's Voice:
The famous owner was an interesting person!
The sushi-making experience was a unique and enjoyable and valurable experience.

Itoga Inari-jinja Shrine

Feel the pure and pleasant air at the shrine protected by the people in Arida.

"Honcho-saisho Inari Shrine" is the oldest Inari shrine in Japan, with its name displayed on the front torii gate. Inside the shrine grounds, there are estimated to be 500 to 600-year-old camphor trees. There used to be four trees, but now only three remain, with one in the northwest having withered. These three camphor trees are a rare presence and have been designated as natural monuments of Arida City. Walking the "Kumano Kodo" from the shrine and climbing the "Itoga Touge" will lead you to the "Inabane Shrine," where it is said that the Inari god descended. From February to March, you can enjoy the scenery of lined torii gates and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

〒649-0421
Nakaban 329, Itoga-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan

Souwa Orchard

A direct store where you can taste ARIDA Mikan all year round.

Souwa Orchard is a company established by local mandarin orange farmers in 2000, and it is dedicated to all aspects of mandarin orange production, from cultivation (primary industry) to processing (secondary industry) and sales (tertiary industry), known as the "6th industry of mandarin oranges." While taking on the challenge of cultivating fully ripe mandarin oranges, they meticulously hand-peel and strain the oranges during processing, and carefully extract the pulp.
One of their flagship products, mandarin orange ponzu "Mikapon," is made by combining 100% mandarin orange juice with citrus fruit juices such as yuzu, tangerine, and kumquat, and then gently finishing it with soy sauce from Shodo Island and local vinegar. It is free from animal-derived ingredients and can be widely used as a sauce for salads, carpaccio, grilled meat, dumplings, and takoyaki.
The company's headquarters also houses a directly managed store where customers can enjoy shopping while receiving advice from staff and sampling the products.

〒649-0434
Shin-machi 275-1, Miyahara-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan