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Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山 県, Wakayama-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. [ 2 ] : 1026 Wakayama Prefecture has a population of 944,320 (as of 1 October 2017 [update] ) and has a geographic area of 4,724 square kilometres (1,824 sq mi ).
- 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...
Visit Wakayama is the Official Tourism Website of Wakayama, Japan. 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. The site has everything from special features, gourmet foods, sightseeing spots ...
Wakayama can be accessed by limited express trains from Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya. There are regular train and bus services from Osaka and Nagoya and easy connections for flights into Kansai International Airport. From Tokyo, you can reach the area via Osaka or Nagoya by train, or fly into Wakayama’s Nanki-Shirahama Airport in just over an hour.
Wakayama. Population. 1,002,198. Area. 4724.68 km². 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.
Wakayama Prefecture. Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県, Wakayama-ken) is located south of Osaka in the Kansai Region. Prefectural capital is Wakayama City. The prefecture's best known tourist attraction is Mount Koya (Koyasan), the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism and the best place to experience an overnight stay at a temple.
Wakayama is absolutely worth visiting! Keep in mind, however, that Wakayama is a huge prefecture, whose main destinations are separated by long distances. Before deciding whether to go to Wakayama, first decide where in Wakayama you wish to go, be that holy Mt. Koya, beautiful Shirarahama Beach or the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.
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