Best around Wakayama Spot List

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

View the world six meters below the water surface

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

A huge offering of fresh seafood. Perfect for meals and souvenir-hunting

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

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

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

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

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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