Sagazaki

Overview

Sagazaki is a cape located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, and is a designated special area of the Setonaikai National Park. The picturesque sight of houses lining the hills around Sagazaki fishing port has gained considerable attention in recent years, earning it the moniker "Japan's Amalfi." Sagazaki boasts a rich history, mentioned even in the Manyoshu, an 8th-century collection of Japanese poetry, with a poem reading, "In Kii Province, at Sagazaki Bay, I see the fishermen's lights glimmering amidst the waves." The area once thrived on its unique "ippon-tsuri" (single-hook fishing) method, attracting numerous fishermen who freely traversed the seas. Sagazaki offers many historical attractions, including the Sagazaki Lighthouse, which commands magnificent views of the Kii Channel, and the Bansho Garden, the former site of a Kishu Domain guard post. Visitors can also enjoy exploring the Sagazaki fishing port, with its fresh seafood, and the "Lemon Hill," planted with lemon trees. Sagazaki is a captivating destination where abundant nature and history harmoniously coexist.