Best around Wakayama Spot List

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

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

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

View the world six meters below the water surface

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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

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

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

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

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

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach