Best around Wakayama Spot List

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

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

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

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

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

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

Adventure islands

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

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

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