Wakayama Travel Guide

Breathtaking views of Nachi Falls and the iconic three-story pagoda at this iconic temple.

See! Buy! Eat! This is an entertainment seafood market that offers all three.

The heart of Koyasan faiths with towers and halls which represent Mandara’s world view.

The whole town is on the temple’s premises! A spiritual city up high with 1200 years of history.

Surrounded by a grove of cedar trees over 800 years old, this is a holy place in Koyasan where many spirits, including Kobo Daishi's Nyujo (Entering Meditation) and the warring feudal lords, rest.

Enjoy a day filled with tuna delights at Katsuura Fishing Port, known for having the highest catch of fresh tuna in Japan.

The American village in Kishu Area where many emigrants to Canada brought back western culture.

Park on a hill with a panoramic view of Shirahama,

With a tuna-cutting show that can’t be missed! All at the largest seafood market run directly by the fishing coop in west Japan.

Giant pandas are here to welcome you! With a variety of tours and attractions, you will also be able to rediscover the charm of animals.

The whole Mt. Koya is the premise! The head of Japan’s buddhist temples.

Powerful shows and hands-on feeding experiences are popular. A museum specializing in whales.

Taste Wakayama ramen’s original “Ide Style” at the headquarters.

A perfect combination of Takana pickles and rice! Enjoy Nanki area’s local soul food.

A perfectly fresh Shirasu (Whitebait)! People are making a queue to wait for dining at this long-established restaurant.

The largest shopping mall in Wakayama with 160 shops.

Everything from apparel and food to Wakayama souvenirs.

Known for its natural spring waters that flow directly from the source, celebrated as a "beauty-enhancing" bath.

Experience a blissful moment as you enjoy an open-air bath on the riverbank, fed by natural hot springs bubbling up from the riverbed amidst stunning nature.

An onsen ryokan standing along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, featuring Japan's oldest hot spring, "Yunomine Onsen."

Access by boat from the port! Enormous onsen ryokan with large cave baths.

Bask in the view over the Nanki Shirahama beach and ocean! A luxe stay in a long-loved resort town.

An auberge with natural hot springs, fine cuisine, and ultimate relaxation.

A resort hotel popular for its guest rooms and cuisine that remind you of an Aegean Sea resort.

A museum-like hotel where architects & creators have paid careful attention to the details.

A festival of glittering fireworks over the summer skies of Nanki Shirahama.