Wakayama Prefecture

Japan

A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.
A circular road bridge over a coastal area with rocky terrain and dense greenery.
A multi-tiered pagoda with a waterfall in the background.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lighting.

Popular cities in Wakayama Prefecture

Shirahama Beach in Shimoda, Japan
Shirahama
Known for Hot springs, Sea and Spas
Explore Shirahama: its hot springs, aquarium, beaches, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Shirahama Beach
  • Adventure World
  • Senjojiki
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The beautiful scene of Seigantoji pagoda and Nachi no Taki waterfall at early of autumn, Wakayama, Japan
Nachikatsuura
Known for Hot springs, Sea and Boating
Relaxing Nachikatsuura awaits: its hot springs, UNESCO site, temples, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kawayu Onsen
  • Kumotori Onsen
  • Kumanogawa Onsen
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Mausoleums of Matsudaira Hide at Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan
Koya
Known for Temples, Gardens and Culture
Love temples, gardens, and forests? Get away to Koya!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Koyasan
  • Okunoin Temple
  • Danjo Garan Temple
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A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.
Wakayama
Known for Castle, Sea and Temples
Escape to Wakayama! Enjoy its temples, monuments, and oceanfront.

Reasons to visit

  • Wakayama Castle
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A circular road bridge over a coastal area with rocky terrain and dense greenery.
Kushimoto
Known for Diving, Boating and Ports
Kushimoto awaits: its diving, sightseeing, aquarium, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kushimoto Ohashi Bridge
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Yunomine onsen Yuzutsu, onsen village in Wakayama, Japan
Tanabe
Known for Hot springs, Culture and Spas
Trip time! Discover the hot springs, UNESCO site, and culture in tropical Tanabe.
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