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Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
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Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine
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Adventure World
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Koyasan Reihokan Museum
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Cape Shionomisaki
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Taiji Whale Museum
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Kamikura-jinja Shrine
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Shirahama Aquarium, Kyoto University
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Ueno Park
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Shirahama Energy Land
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Four Fascinating Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Wakayama Prefecture
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Japan’s Buddhist Vegetarian Food: Exploring Shojin Ryori
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2020 Top 30 Hot Springs (Onsen) in Japan
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What is Wakayama?
Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country’s most delicious ramen noodles.
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Travel Plans
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- Modern art and history around Wakayama Castle
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- Here are recommended areas near Wakayama Castle, the focal point of Wakayama sightseeing. Enjoy sightseeing all day from the delicious cuisine unique to the area along with the history, nature loved from long ago, and modern art.
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- Explore the hot springs of Shirahama, Wakayama
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- Special features of sightseeing in Wakayama are the hot springs in the Shirahama area, regarded as the three greatest and three oldest springs in Japan. Here, you can enjoy cuisine unique to the coastal area while exploring hot springs. Looking over the sea while enjoying a bath in a hot spring is something special. Why not spend a whole day relaxing in an onsen?
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- Photogenic exceptional scenery in the Kushimoto area
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- Kushimoto is the southernmost area of Wakayama Prefecture. This area overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a treasure trove of superb scenic spots where visitors can enjoy a magnificent seascape. Here we introduce a driving plan to explore sightseeing spots with the feel of the sea breeze. Enjoy the local specialties and capture memories of the trip with a camera.
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Travel Guide
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- Japan’s Buddhist Vegetarian Food: Exploring Shojin Ryori
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- 2020 Top 30 Hot Springs (Onsen) in Japan
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- 7 of Japan's Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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- 21 Best Things to Do in Ise-Shima and Mie Prefecture
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Best Events
Wakayama Photo Album
Wakayama Overviews
Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Long
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Getting Around
While most visitors arriving at Kansai International Airport head straight to Osaka or Kyoto, Wakayama city is just one easy hour away on a direct limousine bus. JR Pass holders can jump on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka and change onto the JR Kuroshio Line direct to Wakayama city just one hour away. With the mountainous center of the Kii Peninsula largely inaccessible, those starting at Kumano Sanzan are advised to come via Mie prefecture.
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How to get to Nankishirahama Airport
