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
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Things to do in
Wakayama
![Hamachidori no Yu Kaisyu: A Unique Onsen Experience in Nanki Shirahama](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21766/20240611_180635_956e356c_w640.jpg)
Hamachidori no Yu Kaisyu: A Unique Onsen Experience in Nanki Shirahama
![Nakano BC](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21762/20240418_100521_3629757b_w640.jpg)
Nakano BC
![Kitayama River Log Rafting](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21744/20240331_131639_7a9823e3_w640.jpg)
Kitayama River Log Rafting
![Jinoshima BBQ plan](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21743/20240331_131103_5bd94ea6_w640.jpg)
Jinoshima BBQ plan
![Jinoshima Island Camping Plan](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21742/20240331_130449_b786dc18_w640.jpg)
Jinoshima Island Camping Plan
![Machinaka Choinori Cycling](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21741/20240330_235040_9bf2b1aa_w640.jpg)
Machinaka Choinori Cycling
![Jinoshima Island survival Plan](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21740/20240330_233837_c206e8ab_w640.jpg)
Jinoshima Island survival Plan
![SUP (single person) & Big SUP experience](/kansaiguide/data/directory/22000/21727/20240330_163134_1ba4ace5_w640.jpg)
SUP (single person) & Big SUP experience
Eating Out in
Wakayama
Events & Festivals in
Wakayama
![Oto Festival](/kansaiguide/data/directory/16000/15066/20211015_062812_cd549891_w640.jpg)
Oto Festival
![Kylin lion dance in Takashiba](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Kylin lion dance in Takashiba
![Miwasakihachiman Jinja Annual Festival](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Miwasakihachiman Jinja Annual Festival
![Sudahachimanjinja Autumn Festival](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Sudahachimanjinja Autumn Festival
![Kimotohachimangu Autumn Festival](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Kimotohachimangu Autumn Festival
![Kenkoku Shrine Autumn Festival](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20338/20221121_205810_64f2ea7b_w640.jpg)
Kenkoku Shrine Autumn Festival
![Yura Festival](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Yura Festival
![Kylin lion dance in Nonaka](/kansaiguide/img/noimg-640.png)
Kylin lion dance in Nonaka
Wakayama Videos
![Discover the unique spiritual culture of Kumano with exclusive insight from a chief priest at Kumano Hongu Taisha](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20036/20220228_030641_3460b40a_w320.jpg)
28 Feb 2022
Discover the unique spiritual culture of Kumano with exclusive insight from a chief priest at Kumano Hongu Taisha
![A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Long version)](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20124/20220628_054123_88af5341_w320.jpg)
17 Jul 2020
A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Long version)
![A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Short version)](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20125/20220628_053918_cb212a2a_w320.jpg)
12 Jul 2020
A Japan Heritage:Katsuragi Shugen -The birthplace of Shugendo - (Short version)
![Aerial View of Wakayama](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20123/20220628_053551_ba2bce92_w320.jpg)
10 Jul 2020
Aerial View of Wakayama
![Girls' Trip to Arida, Wakayama](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20122/20220628_053238_a36ed0b0_w320.jpg)
9 Jul 2020
Girls' Trip to Arida, Wakayama
![WAKAYAMA 800](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20121/20220628_052708_8b1b7eee_w320.jpg)
7 Jul 2020
WAKAYAMA 800
![JR Kii-Tanabe Station: Kumano Kodo How-to Series](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20120/20220628_052523_e32e9d6e_w320.jpg)
5 Jul 2020
JR Kii-Tanabe Station: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
![How to Ride a Public Bus: Kumano Kodo How-to Series](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20119/20220628_052220_a2072832_w320.jpg)
2 Jul 2020
How to Ride a Public Bus: Kumano Kodo How-to Series
Wakayama Blogs
![Explore 5 Stunning Japanese Gardens in Wakayama Prefecture: A Journey Through Kishu Tokugawa Clan's Historical Legacy](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20232/20240612_085518_e23f2629_w320.jpg)
12 Jun 2024
Explore 5 Stunning Japanese Gardens in Wakayama Prefecture: A Journey Through Kishu Tokugawa Clan's Historical Legacy
![Can You Really Stay in a Temple? 4 Great Buddhist Ascetic Experiences Are Waiting for You at the Mount Koya World Heritage Site](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16226/20211015_063643_e5d91fb5_w320.jpg)
25 Dec 2023
Can You Really Stay in a Temple? 4 Great Buddhist Ascetic Experiences Are Waiting for You at the Mount Koya World Heritage Site
![How Many Do You Know? 5 Famous Kansai Castles](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16215/20231201_153247_d71490e9_w320.jpg)
29 Nov 2023
How Many Do You Know? 5 Famous Kansai Castles
![SAMURAI MIND](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16059/20211015_063000_3dc045f2_w320.jpg)
21 Nov 2023
SAMURAI MIND
![What Is Wabi-Sabi? 5 Kansai Scenery Where You Can Experience This Japanese Aesthetic](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16213/20231110_165526_c3be3057_w320.jpg)
10 Nov 2023
What Is Wabi-Sabi? 5 Kansai Scenery Where You Can Experience This Japanese Aesthetic
![5 Kansai Hot Springs You Absolutely Have to Check Out!](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16224/20231024_102242_ddb130cb_w320.jpg)
19 Oct 2023
5 Kansai Hot Springs You Absolutely Have to Check Out!
![Highlights of Mt. Koya's Kongobuji Temple: A World Heritage Wonderland!](/kansaiguide/data/article/17000/16207/20211015_063546_6b8ed573_w320.jpg)
1 Oct 2023
Highlights of Mt. Koya's Kongobuji Temple: A World Heritage Wonderland!
![World Heritage Site Kumano Hongu Taisha, Sacred Place of Kumano Kodo, Kumano Hongu Taisha: Night of the Honden Festival
ART event to experience the splendor of life at a sacred place in Japan](/kansaiguide/data/article/21000/20212/20230405_135148_0d35e5a4_w320.jpg)
6 Apr 2023