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