Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture is located on the west side of the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula in Japan, and has a large mountainous area in the southern part. Koyasan which is 800 meters high is one of the sacred places in Japanese Buddhism held as a dojo of Shuzen, about 2 hours from Kansai International Airport. In addition, the "Kumano Kodo" (the above picture) and "Kumano Nachi Taisha" which was also certified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 prospered as the largest sacred place in Japan. Must see: Kumano Kodo, Koyasan
Things to do in
Wakayama
Daimon-zaka Slope
Sukuma-dani Gorge
The Forest of Tanaka-jinja Shrine
Hikogoro-Teibo Embankment
Engetsuto Island
Sandanbeki Rock Cliff
The Phoenix Fold
Kuroshima Islands
Eating Out in
Wakayama
Events & Festivals in
Wakayama
Oto Festival
Kylin lion dance in Takashiba
Miwasakihachiman Jinja Annual Festival
Sudahachimanjinja Autumn Festival
Kimotohachimangu Autumn Festival
Kenkoku Shrine Autumn Festival
Yura Festival
Kylin lion dance in Nonaka
Wakayama Videos
28 Feb 2022
Discover the unique spiritual culture of Kumano with exclusive insight from a chief priest at Kumano Hongu Taisha
17 Jul 2020
A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Long version)
12 Jul 2020
A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Short version)
10 Jul 2020
Aerial View of Wakayama
9 Jul 2020
Girls' Trip to Arida, Wakayama
7 Jul 2020
WAKAYAMA 800
5 Jul 2020
JR Kii-Tanabe Station: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
2 Jul 2020
How to Ride a Public Bus: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
Wakayama Blogs
8 Feb 2023
The Story of Japanese Sake in Wakayama: A New Sake Culture
26 Jul 2022
Experience Mother Nature in Japan With 5 Downriver Boat Rides
31 Mar 2022
An Immersive Cultural Foray into Exquisite Gardens Belonging to the Kishu-Tokugawa and Other Captivating Historic Sights of Wakayama
31 Mar 2022
Trace the endless footsteps of time at the scenic and sacred Koyasan
28 Feb 2022
Kumano, Wakayama: A World Heritage site where ancient Japanese beliefs and prayers live on
28 Feb 2022
Discover the unique spiritual culture of Kumano with exclusive insight from a chief priest at Kumano Hongu Taisha
1 Feb 2022
Nyonin-Koya which is still breathing together with women, is a sanctuary for healing that continues to protect us through the ages
1 Feb 2022
A Journey for Preparing for Death over 1300 Years～The Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage of thirty-three Buddhist temples throughout the Kansai region of Japan～
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