A long-established culinary inn founded in 1903 (Meiji 36). You can enjoy seasonal seafood caught locally in the traditional Japanese tatami room dining. It's a historic inn alongside the Arida River where you can savor the cuisine of each season. In spring, taste hairtail dishes; in summer, sweetfish cuisine; in autumn, pike conger kaiseki meals; and in winter, grouper hot pot, all made with freshly caught local ingredients.

"Matsubayashi INN" is a culinary inn located very close to the sea in Hatsushima-cho , Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture. Near the inn, there is a fishing port, making this area a treasure trove of fresh seafood caught in the local Kii Channel. If you ever crave truly delicious fish, please do not hesitate to visit "Matsubayashi INN." You can also experience making sushi nigiri. Traveling with your beloved dog can further deepen the bond between pet and owner. We welcome small dogs, providing cages and the essential amenities for a worry-free stay; feel free to bring your favorite items from home.

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.

"Ito Farm", a specialty store in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, offers Arida mandarin oranges and citrus products. Established in the mid-Meiji era, it is a historic farm with a name that was affectionately known as "Funabayashi," originating from the captain of a mandarin orange transport ship. Starting as a mandarin orange wholesaler, it now collaborates with contract farmers to produce high-quality mandarin oranges and citrus fruits, as well as processed products. Their pride, including "100% pure juice," jellies, marmalades, and jams, is made with love, while also focusing on new initiatives while preserving tradition. The direct shop "Mikan no Ki" is a unique old folk house shop created by renovating a mandarin warehouse. Inside, you'll find Ito Farm's additive-free juices and processed products, as well as seasonal fresh citrus fruits. The most popular juice includes a variety of citrus fruits such as Wenzhou mandarin oranges, ponkan, Kiyomi, iyokan, and hassaku. Additionally, they hold seasonal events such as glamping in the mandarin orange orchard.

"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.

The Aridagawa Onsen, located just a 5-minute drive from JR Kii-Miyahara Station at the annex building of "The Aridagawa Onsen Ayu Chaya Hotel Sunshine", is known for having spring quality of its smooth texture that clings to the skin and its ability to keep you warm after bathing. Established since its founding, you can enjoy specialty fish dishes such as sweetfish from Kishu Arida, Swordfish, and local sea high class fish named "Kue". You can choose from Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, and enjoy a pleasant time while gazing at the magnificent mountains and the tranquil flow of the Aridagawa River in front of the hotel.

Eel restaurant "Kawasui" was established in 1964 and began specializing in grilled eel (unagi) in 1975. Since 2010, it has been awarded the Rakuten Gourmet Award in the eel category every year. The domestically sourced eel prepared in the restaurant has a crispy and fragrant exterior with a fluffy and flavorful interior, allowing guests to enjoy the delicious "unaju" (eel over rice). Additionally, they offer factory tours where visitors can observe the cooking process and taste freshly made unaju.

"TestiMone" is located near the summit of the Arida Mikan Kaidou, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of the beautiful sea, mountains, and cityscape of Arida City. On clear days, you can even see Awaji Island and Shikoku. The attraction here is the delightful Italian course cuisine that you can enjoy while gazing at the expansive sea in front of you. Indulge in authentic Italian dishes made with fresh seafood and local citrus fruits, all while savoring a luxurious moment watching the sunset.