Best around Wakayama Spot List

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

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

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

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

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

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

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints