Enjoy the Naga Area in Wakayama for a 'Long' Time! '#NagaTabi Stamp Rally' Featuring Peaches to Ramen Starts This Summer

The Naga area (Kinokawa City and Iwade City) in northern Wakayama Prefecture will host the '#NagaTabi Stamp Rally' starting in July 2026, offering seasonal themes. Using a digital stamp rally format via smartphones, participants can collect stamps by visiting peach stands, tourist attractions, restaurants, and roadside stations to win local accommodation vouchers, bathing tickets, and regional specialties. The event will run continuously from July through February of the following year, allowing visitors to enjoy the Naga area for a 'long' time.

Overview of '#NagaTabi Stamp Rally': Area: Naga Area, Wakayama Prefecture (Kinokawa City, Iwade City). Schedule: Four events (Parts 1-3 + Extra) are planned from July 2026 to February 2027. Part 1 (July-Sept): 'Kinokawa Whole Peach Stamp Rally' hosted by Kinokawa City. A summer digital rally visiting peach stands, sweet shops, and local specialty stores. This year, the Kuroshio Market, famous for its tuna dismantling shows, is also a spot! Part 2 (Oct-Nov): 'Naga Area Digital Point Rally (tentative)' hosted by the Naga Promotion Community Development Liaison Conference. Explore history, culture, nature, and gourmet spots. Part 3 (Dec-Feb): 'Ramen Tourism Stamp Rally (tentative)' hosted by the Naga Promotion Community Development Liaison Conference. Enjoy ramen shops and surrounding tourist spots. Extra (Oct-Feb): 'Kinokawa Gururin Seal Rally (tentative)' hosted by the Kinokawa Area Tourism Cycling Promotion Council. A seal-collecting rally for cyclists.

Participation: Scan QR codes at designated facilities in the Naga area to collect digital stamps. The extra event will use a physical seal collection format. Prizes include local accommodation vouchers, bathing tickets, and regional products.