Best around Wakayama Spot List

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

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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

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

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

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

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

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

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

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

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

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites