Hidaka district

Hidaka District is an administrative area in Wakayama Prefecture made up of six separate towns. The terrain is varied and marked by a jagged coastline formed by small bays and inlets where land and water meet in intricate patterns.

The area was established as an administrative district in 1879 and has kept its boundaries ever since. A major restructuring occurred in 2005 when some communities merged into a new municipality.

The towns here maintain their own traditions through local festivals, fishing practices, and farming that reflect the rhythms of coastal and rural life. These customs shape how people spend their days and connect them to their land and sea.

The district is served by the Kisei Main Line railway, which provides the main transportation connection through the area. Plan your visit to explore each town separately, as they are spread across the region and each offers something different.

The jagged coastline with its many small bays was formed by a geological process that makes this region distinctive. This intricate water landscape creates an unusual contrast with the mountains inland and shapes how the entire district appears from the water.