Best around Wakayama Spot List

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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

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

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

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

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

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach