Best around Wakayama Spot List

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Adventure islands

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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

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

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

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

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 hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price