“Chikatsuyu”

Chikatsuyu is a place that prospered as a post station in Kumano Kodo Nakaheji, and there are various theories about the origin of the place name, but it is said that it was written as “Chikayu” and “Chikatsuyu” in the Heian period and later became “Chikatsuyu”. As a base for pilgrimage to the Kumano Kodo Holy Land leading to Kumano Hongu, The old road walking village [Chikatsuyu] is a large drive-in with meals, sweetness, bakery and souvenir purchases, and BBQ camps.

NEWS

2023.06.17

Shaved ice is now on sale.

Shaved ice is now available at Mochiya. There are 4 flavors (plum, jambara, kawazoe tea, and strawberry). Each flavor is inspired by the Kinan region, such as jambara and ume!…

2023.05.07

【Notice】Temporary Business on May 16th (Tue.)

Thank you for visiting Chikatsuyu, a village for walking on ancient paths. We will be temporarily open on Tuesday, May 16th, which is our regular holiday. We will be temporarily…

Meals

Tororoya

Tororoya

Tororo, a nutritious ingredient, has long been popular in post towns along the way of walking along old roads. We have prepared tororo made to pray for the health and safety of all visitors. In addition to tororo, please enjoy local ingredients such as oden made with Yuasa soy sauce and tuna soup stock, and locally produced eel from Nanki.

  • Open 11:00~19:00 (L.O.18:30)
    Season of winter 11:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30) [November 〜 March]
  • Number of seats Table 36 seats, Bank chair 21 seats counter

Sweet Mochiya

Sweet Mochiya

Wakayama Prefecture boasts one of the largest production volumes of white charcoal in Japan. The method of making white charcoal is also designated as an intangible folk cultural property. Please enjoy it with Kawazoe tea such as rice cakes and dumplings that are fragrant and grilled with such precious charcoal.

  • Open 10:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30)
  • Number of seats Table 18 seats, Banko chair 8 seats

Shopping

KEY BAKERY

KEY BAKERY

Breads with a deep flavor made with natural yeast and fermented over time are available for purchase fresh from the oven.

Open 9:00-18:30
Season of winter 9:00-17:30 [November 〜 March]

KEY SHOP

KEY SHOP

We select many specialties of Wakayama Prefecture including “Premier Wakayama”. From authentic to easy. It is a shop where you can feel the uniqueness of Wakayama.

Open 9:00-18:30
Season of winter 9:00-17:30 [November 〜 March]

Charm of Chikatsuyu

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Access

  • 〒646-1402
    1810 Chikyuu, Nakahechi-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
  • Approximately 40 minutes’ drive from the Kamitonda IC on the Kisei Expressway
  • Approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Shirahama Station on the JR Kisei Main Line
  • 50 minutes’ drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport
  • From “Rapid Kumano Kodo” each Kumano Hongu Line
    “Furumichi no Sato Chikatsuyu” bus stop