Best around Wakayama Spot List

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

View the world six meters below the water surface

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

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

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

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

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

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

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

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

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Adventure islands

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

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