Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Address: Jofuku 2-1-11, Shingu [Google Maps]
Tel: 0735-22-2840
The Tourist Information Center is across from JR Shingu Station, and can help you out with information regarding sightseeing, seasonal events, and accommodation around Shingu (no reservation services available). There are many different types of brochures for tourism / dining out available for you to take as well.
Feel free to rent a bike, which makes getting around Shingu extremely easy!
Bicycles - 7 ordinary types, 3 hybrid cross bikes, 3 electric bikes, 10 electric sports bikes
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Fare：
Ordinary type - 500 yen for 3 hours, 1000 yen for 1 day
Hybrid bike - 1000 yen for 3 hours, 1500 yen for 1 day
Electric bike - 1500 yen for 3 hours, 2000 yen for 1 day
Electric sports bike - 1500 yen for 3 hours, 3000 yen for 1 day
These locals carry out guided tours of the World Heritage Sites in the Shingu City area, like Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine or Kamikura-Jinja Shrine as well as guided walking tours of the Kumano Kodo, including places like the Koya-zaka Slope.
Please direct all inquiries to the Shingu City Tourist Association via phone or email.
*Reservations required at least 1 week in advance.
If you need further information, feel free to contact us at the e-mail below.
※Several cases of pneumonia related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Japan. We ask all guests who go on guided tours to fill out the form and check their body temperature at the Shingu Tourist Associtaion to confirm your current health condition. If your body temperature is higher than 37.5 degree, we may not able to undertake your guided tour request.
Reservations and inquiries;
Shingu City Tourist Association TEL: 0735-22-2840/FAX: 0735-22-2842/E-mail: info@shinguu.jp
The Wakayama Local Guide Association was formed by volunteers of the Wakayama area and offer tour services to visitors around the Wakayama Prefectural area. In addition to Japanese tours, they also welcome foreign guests with services available in English. They aim to show the beauty of Kumano, including Shingu, to the world through their tour services.
