Best around Wakayama Spot List

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

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

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Adventure islands

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended