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This was THE trip of the year!

After months of planning and anticipation, we finally touched down at Kansai International Airport late on a Saturday night. Instead of staying in the hustle of the city, we hopped on a train straight to 和歌山市 Wakayama City for a quiet overnight rest – our gateway to the scenic wonders of Wakayama Prefecture.

After a restful onsen soak and sleep at the ドーミーインPREMIUM 和歌山 (Dormy Inn hotel chain), we caught the 9:10am train to 湯浅 Yuasa, a charming little town just 45 minutes away. It’s an ideal half-day trip, and the station makes it super easy for travelers like us—luggage lockers were available (¥500 for the big ones), and the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) next door offered maps, advice, and even ¥100 coin exchanges for the lockers. Language barrier? No problem. The friendly staff used a translator to help us out. We were on a mission: to try the famous 醤油ソフト soy sauce ice cream!