Nishimuro district, Administrative district in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Nishimuro is an administrative district along the Pacific coast in Wakayama Prefecture, containing several coastal towns spread across its boundaries. The landscape features mountains, green forests, and white sand beaches where the land meets the sea.
The area took its current form in 1879 during a major reorganization of Japan's local administration. This reorganization created the foundation for how this coastal region is structured today.
The area shows a strong connection between fishing and daily life, visible in how the communities are organized and what work people do. Local festivals in the coastal towns reflect how deeply the sea is woven into life here.
Exploring the area is best done by car, since the towns spread across the coastline and public transport is limited. Most visitors have good access to the beaches and mountains from the main routes through the region.
One of the area's notable features is Nanki-Shirahama Onsen, a seaside resort where natural hot springs flow near the beach. The beach itself is distinctive for having white sand that was brought in to help maintain the coastline.
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