Wakayama

This is the sacred land for the World Heritage sites of Mt. Koya and the Kumano Kodo (Old Kumano Road). Wakayama Prefecture is an area where you can feel the link between nature and history

Popular Sights

A famous place for the view at sunset. It is a symbolic place of the Shirahama region and designated as a place of scenic beauty.

Shirarahama Beach

The sandy beach creates an arc of pure white across the landscape. This beach resort makes you feel as if you were on a southern island.

Adventure World

A theme park with an aquarium, a zoo, and even an amusement park

Nishinomaru Garden (Momijidani Garden)

An unique Edo Era “daimyo” (feudal lord) garden on the grounds of Wakayama Castle

Wakayama Castle

The castle boasting “The Tokugawa Gosanke” soaring over the city of Wakayama

Kuroshio Market

The tuna cutting shows are popular! This is a theme park where you can sample fresh maguro

Ki-mii-dera Temple

An ancient temple along the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage with flowing holy water and early cherry blossoms beckoning the spring

Ki-mii-dera Temple Onsen: Hana-no-Yu

Come to this hot spring after your tour of Ki-mii-dera Temple with its mineral-rich waters to soothe any fatigue

Orientation Itineraries Private Tours

Popular Itineraries

Wakayama 1 Day Itinerary (Wakayama Castle, Nishinomaru Garden, Kuroshio Market,Ki-Mii-dera Temple)

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Plan your trip to Wakayama

Chat with a local tour guide who can help organize your trip.

Popular Food & Drink

Japan’s premier plums with their large size and tenderness! The finest product that is the pride of Wakayama Prefecture

Taking in plenty of sunlight, Arida oranges are attractive for their refreshing tartness!

Kuenabe (Longtooth Grouper Hot Pot)

The kue or longtooth grouper is a mysterious large fish with a length of 1m. Sample its fatty and resilient flesh in hot pot dishes

Sanma Zushi (Mackerel Pike Sushi)

Gorgeous oshizushi (pressed sushi) using an entire sanma. The traditional flavor of the Kinan region

Plenty of tender shirasu (whitebait) on top of hot rice! A famous Wakayama dish topped generously with the fruits of the sea

The highest catch of fish in Japan! Natural maguro tuna caught fresh from Katsuura Fishing Port

Rich but mild, this is a traditional ramen born from postwar yatai carts.

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