Best around Wakayama Spot List

Founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai, this is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, boasting a history of 1,200 years. Scattered across the mountain at approximately 900 meters above sea level are 117 temples, including Kongobu-ji Temple, forming a large religious town. With Danjogaran and Okuno-in at its core, this sacred territory has been visited by large number of Kukai's followers. Since the town is surrounded by forests, Mt. Koya is a great place to enjoy some hiking while visiting the temples.

Meet the two famous cats that manage the station

Located in the Nanki Katsuura hot-spring area, guests at Hotel Urashima can enjoy natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. The hotel offers 4 other public hot-spring baths. The property offers free shuttle service by car or ferry for limited hours per day, both a 10-minute ride from JR Kii Katsuura Station. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer and a coin launderette is provided for guests to use. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a karaoke room is available as well. A breakfast and dinner buffet are served at the hotel’s dining room. Urashima Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum.

This observation deck lies at the southern tip of Shionomisaki. The seventh and eighth floors, which are 100 meters above sea level, are observation galleries, commanding a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On a fine day, the vista even takes in the distant Mt. Nachi. On entering the deck, you'll receive a certificate for visiting the southernmost point of Japan's main island as proof of your visit to Shionomisaki. The grasslands at the tip of the cape, called “Boro no Shiba,” stretch out over 100,000 square meters. A restaurant there serves a variety of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

Located in Kanayama, 1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58554v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.4 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.4 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.5 km from Heisogen Park. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.9 km from the hotel and Tokei Shrine is 11 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Every room is fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58554v include air conditioning and a desk. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 11 km from the accommodation, while Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Close to both Kamikura Shrine and Kumano Hayatama Taisha, シングウノイエ【貸切】熊野古道　速玉大社　那智の滝　神倉神社　マグロ　和歌山ラーメン is located in Shingu and has a hot tub and garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Ojigahama Beach. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 2.3 km from the apartment, while Fudarakusanji Temple is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 93 km from the property.

Situated in Shirahama, 4.3 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 4.3 km from Heisogen Park, 白浜ホープヒルズ　G-60 offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot spring bath. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shirahama Art Museum is 4.9 km from 白浜ホープヒルズ　G-60, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Situated in Ōbiki, 15 km from Hirogawacho Nakayoshiwanpaku Park, GuestHouse StrawberryFarm Shirasaki-Ⅱ / Vacation STAY19359 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 15 km from Jinburo Museum, 15 km from Yuasa Toy Museum and 19 km from Gobosogoundo Park. Furusatonokawa Total Park is 26 km from the hotel and Aridagawa Town Railway Museum is 26 km away. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning and a TV. Fujishiro Shrine is 32 km from GuestHouse StrawberryFarm Shirasaki-Ⅱ / Vacation STAY19359, while Kasuga Shrine is 34 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 56 km away.

The sky at an elevation of 320m. Nestled in a satoyama with an unobstructed view, lies the Kumano Kodo inn, 'Kiri-no-Sato Takahara.' Within the warm interior embraced by the breath of wood and earth, there is occasionally a hint of Spanish aroma. This comes in many forms, such as words, music, or the fragrance of dishes wafting from the kitchen. All of this is the work of the inn's owner, Haruyasu Kotake. Visitors from across Japan and around the world come to this place to experience the history of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kumano Kodo, and stay at Takahara. Here, nationality and language don't matter; we simply want you to enjoy a relaxing time. With this sentiment, we await your visit.

Situated in Kanayama, 5 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 6.8 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, SHIRAHAMA condominium D-157 offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 3.6 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 3.6 km from Heisogen Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Tokei Shrine. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 11 km from SHIRAHAMA condominium D-157, while Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 1 km away.

Aarons Guest House is set in Tanabe, 600 metres from Kozan-ji Temple, 1.2 km from Tokei Shrine, as well as 6 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. It is located 1.7 km from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and offers a shared kitchen. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a stovetop. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Dining options are available close to the homestay. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 7.6 km from Aarons Guest House, while Shirahama Art Museum is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km from the property.

Offering a garden and quiet street view, 熊野の恵みハウス is situated in Hagi, 27 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 37 km from Kamikura Shrine. The air-conditioned accommodation is 7 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 37 km from the guest house, while Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 38 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 63 km from the property.

Located in Tanabe, 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya offers accommodation with a public bath. With an open-air bath, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a housekeeping service. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a tatami. The ryokan provides certain units with river views, and all units are equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A bar can be found on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 20 km from the ryokan, while Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 23 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 58 km from the property.

Set in Shirahama, 800 metres from Ezura Beach, Hotel Isodokei offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 700 metres from Shirahama Art Museum, 3 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa and 3.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art. Tokei Shrine is 11 km away and Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km from the hotel. All rooms are complete with a shared bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. Heisogen Park is 3.2 km from the hotel, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.

Boasting various hot spring baths and river views, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is historic accommodation situated near the Kumano pilgrimage route. Sophisticated Japanese multi-course meals are served. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area, and parking is offered at no charge. Guests can choose between traditional Japanese-style rooms with futon bedding and modern rooms with Western beds. All rooms are air-conditioned, and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom, and some rooms feature a luxurious open-air bath. Fujiya Ryokan’s hot spring baths are spacious and situated both indoor and outdoor. One of the stylish baths can be reserved for private use at an extra charge. A naturally-made bath on a river bunk in front of the property is also available. The ryokan is a 1-hour bus ride from JR Shingu Station and a 60-minute drive from Shirahama Airport. Sacred Kumano-kodo pilgrimage route is a 25-minute drive away, and the property offers free shuttle to the route. The ryokan serves delicately prepared Japanese multi-course meals. Traditional Japanese breakfast with local ingredients is also offered.

Situated in Shingu in the Wakayama region, with Kamikura Shrine and Shingu Castle Ruins Park nearby, Guest house TOMORI - Vacation STAY 11064v offers accommodation with free private parking. The property is located 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, 14 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 21 km from Hirou Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Seigantoji Temple is 21 km from the apartment, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 23 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 89 km away.

Set 2.7 km from Hashigui Beach, Guest house & Sauna MORI - Vacation STAY 29151v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 10 km from Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum, 27 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall and 27 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 5 km from Shionomisaki Shrine. The holiday home is air-conditioned and has 3 bedrooms as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Fudarakusanji Temple is 31 km from Guest house & Sauna MORI - Vacation STAY 29151v, while Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 32 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 53 km away.