Best around Wakayama Spot List

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

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

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

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Adventure islands

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

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

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

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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

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

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