Sightseeing
Playing with whales and dolphins
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![Taiji Whale Museum]()
Taiji Whale Museum
Taiji Whale Museum is a large complex that includes an aquarium and both dolphin and whale pools in addition to a museum with various whale-related displays. Dolphin and whale shows are held several times daily and it is also possible to book dolphin swimming and other exciting experiences.
In front of GLAMPOCEAN
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![Dolphin Base]()
Dolphin Base
We were among the first in Japan to launch a program for participants to experience swimming alongside dolphins.
You can watch dolphins jump and swim together with them.
This is an activity that children will also enjoy.2 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Sea of whales]()
Sea of whales
You can observe small whales swimming nearby as you take a stroll along the boardwalk on the sea (free of charge).
Registration is required at the kayak hut.2 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Kujirahama Beach]()
Kujirahama Beach
This beach where visitors have the chance to encounter whales is open to the public only in the summer (usually from late July to mid-August).
Small whales visit the beach as part of their migration route twice a day during this period.
There are also restrooms, showers, and changing rooms at the beach.just 1 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
Heading out on a sunny day
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![Taiji Field Kayaking]()
Taiji Field Kayaking
You can enjoy the Taiji Sea by going on a kayak or an SUP board.
Various activities are available, including the SUP course, the fishing course, the night kayaking course, etc.
*The fishing course and the night kayaking course are available from May to August only.2 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Hashigui-iwa Rock]()
Hashigui-iwa Rock
This is a popular photo spot where you will find a row of large rocks in the sea.
Around 40 rock pillars of various sizes can be found in a row stretching across a distance of around 850m under the sea from Kushimoto to Oshima.
This formation is part of a national park.30 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Daimonzaka]()
Daimonzaka
Daimonzaka is one of the routes that make up the Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that leads to Kumano Nachi Taisha.
This particular route is famous around the world for having the most beautiful stone pavement among the various routes of the Kumano Kodo.
We hope you will experience the mysterious atmosphere of the woods as you stroll along this route.20 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Tomyo-zaki Point]()
Tomyo-zaki Point
The Tomyo-zaki Point is a picturesque cape that offers panoramic views of the sea.
It is also a well-known photo spot in Taiji.
Many relics of whaling-related sites can still be found here.5 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Kumano Hongu Taisha]()
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Kumano Hongu Taisha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the head shrine of the Kumano faith.
Here, you can buy amulets designed by the artist of the world-famous manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.60 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
Heading out on a rainy day
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![Ishigaki Memorial Hall]()
Ishigaki Memorial Hall
The Ishigaki Memorial Hall is a private memorial hall that commemorates Eitaro Ishigaki, a painter born in Taiji.
Active in the U.S. from the 1920s to the 1940s, Ishigaki had deep affection for the town of Taiji throughout his entire life.2 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Cafe AMA-AI]()
Cafe AMA-AI
In Japanese, the term “ama-ai” means a brief period of time when the rain stops. This café is in the shopping district of Nachikatsuura, and many locals enjoy taking shelter from the rain at this place on rainy days.
15 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
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![Nachi Waterfall]()
Nachi Waterfall
A short distance from Seigantoji and Nachi Taisha is the 133 meter waterfall Nachi no Taki. The tallest single-tiered waterfall in Japan, it was the original religious site in the area. Before the development of organized religious doctrine, Nachi no Taki was venerated by the locals, and even today visitors will be impressed by the natural power and beauty of the falls.
25 minutes by car from GLAMPOCEAN
