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Discover the top things to do in Wakayama, known for hot springs and the Kumano Sanzan, shrines that mix Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Enjoy Nachi Falls, Shirahama Beach, and Adventure World’s giant pandas. View Sandanbeki and Sensojiki cliffs and Buddhist temple Kongobuji’s rock garden.
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Wakayama has many scenic sights, fun attractions, and delicious food. Visit Wakayama is full of advice, recommendations, and useful information to help you plan and enjoy your trip to Wakayama.
Located on the west side of the island of Honshu, Japan’s main island, Wakayama Prefecture is known for spiritual legends that date far back.
- Wakayama Castle: Former residence of famous Shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa. Constructed by Sengoku era feudal lord Hideyoshi Toyotomi and later served as the residence of the Shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa, Wakayama Castlewas unfortunately destroyed by bombings during the second World War but reconstructed in 1958, where it remains until today.
- Wakayama City Sightseeing Gifts Center: For all your Wakayama souvenir shopping needs. The center can be found on the first floor of Wakayama City's Wakayama Historical Museum.
- Kimiidera Temple: Home of the giant golden-armed Kannon statue. Kimiidera Temple was built at around 770 C.E. and the wooden Kannon statue enshrined within has been gilded from top to toe with gold.
- Kishu Toshogu: A splendid shrine of brilliant colors. Built by Yorinobu Tokugawa as a memorial for his father Ieyasu Tokugawa, the Kishu Toshogu shrine was completed in 1621.
- Video: Koyasan & Kumano
- Koyasan
- Nachi Waterfall / Daimon-zaka
- Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine
- Shirarahama Beach / Engetsuto
- Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine
- Kongobu-ji Head Temple and Banryutei Rock Garden
- Okuno-in
- Yunomine Onsen
- Kamikura-Jinja Shrine / Gotobiki-Iwa Rock
We have gathered ten of our favorite locations across the area. In addition, traveling in Wakayama has never been easier thanks to the revamped bus routes recommended by Wakayama Prefecture every hiking season from September to November. For those not up for the full pilgrimage on foot, it is now possible to see many of the top tourist destinations...
Koyasan is the common name of a huge temple settlement and monastery complex located in the lush forestlands of Wakayama. The pilgrimage routes through the sacred sites of the Kii Mountain Range make Koyasan part of a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the monk Kobo Daishi in the year 816 AD, Koyasan has flourished for over 1,200 yea...
Nachi Waterfall is one of the best-known waterfalls in Japan. At 133 meters, it is the highest waterfall cascade in Japan and is revered as the embodiment of Shinto deity, Hirou Gongen. Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine and, with the neighboring Nachisan Seiganto-ji Tendai Buddhist Temple, is part of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sacred...
In case you have not noticed the theme, each of the first three locations has been along the Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route. These sacred trails were—and still are—used for the pilgrimage to the sacred site “Kumano Sanzan” or the three Grand Shrines of Kumano: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Kumano Hongu ...
With more than 600 kilometers of coastline, Wakayama is lined with numerous beaches, including white sandy beaches. One such seaside locale known for its expansive white-sand beach and laid-back atmosphere is Shirarahama Beach. This white-sand resort is over 600 meters long and is the sister beach to Hawaii's Waikiki Beach. The area is famous for s...
The last of the three Grand Shrines of Kumano may be the most visually striking, it's definitely the most vibrant and colorful of the group. The shrine buildings are lacquered in a stunning white and orange vermilion color. There is a legend that this shrine was built as a place to worship the first gods who descended to earth on the nearby Gotobik...
The second of our three Koyasan-related spots, Kongobu-ji Temple, is the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. The name means Temple of the Diamond Mountain Peak. One of the most prominent sites at Koyasan, the temple grounds and interior can be explored inside and out. Local monks are often found training, as the area acts as a focal point in t...
The last of the Koyasan locations on this list, Okuno-in is considered the holiest grounds in Koyasan—and one of the holiest locations in all of Japan. The two-kilometer path along the cemetery contains more than 500,000 tombstones and monuments, including many feudal lords and prominent figures who chose to rest in proximity to the venerable Kobo ...
This ancient town along the pilgrimage route is known for its hot springs and historic Japanese-style inns. Located deep in the Kumano Mountains in a small valley, the waters here are said to change colors seven times over the course of the day. Known to be one of the oldest hot spring locations in Japan, the waters are believed to have been discov...
The location of this small shrine was selected for its sacred location believed to be the descending point of many Shinto gods. The massive boulder here crowns a cliff that rises steeply from the ground and overlooks Shingu City. Kamikura-jinja Shrine is described as one of the oldest destinations along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route and even pre...
Wakayama is home to some of Japan's most sacred sites and beautiful beaches, attracting enlightenment-seeking pilgrims and beach-bound sun worshippers in equal measure. From the World Heritage listed Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route and the temple complex of Koyasan to the sparkling white sands of Shirarahama Beach.
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Wakayama is a place many travelers miss—but I get why they do. Located at the southeastern periphery of Kansai, you might say it’s the region’s appendix. Like that organ, Wakayama is a place you can survive without seeing, but that also has the potential to cause you a lot of pain if you ignore it.
