Best around Wakayama Spot List

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

A large rock protruding into the ocean

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama