Best around Wakayama Spot List

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

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

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

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

Adventure islands

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

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

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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