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The sacred precincts of Koyasan and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail (World Heritage), plus the beaches of Shirahama. Nanko plums and tangerines are top-class produce.

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Wakayama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Wakayama. Spring sakura viewing guide โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Wakayama Local Gourmet Guide: ๅ’ŒๆญŒๅฑฑใƒฉใƒผใƒกใƒณ

Discover Wakayama''s unique local cuisine including ๅ’ŒๆญŒๅฑฑใƒฉใƒผใƒกใƒณ. A food lover''s guide to the โ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Wakayama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Wakayama! Discover top indoor attractions including ๅ’ŒๆญŒๅฑฑๅŸŽๅคฉๅฎˆ้–ฃโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Wakayama Food Guide: Wakayama Ramen, Mehari Sushi & Mikan

Wakayama's tonkotsu soy ramen has its own unique style. Discover the rustic Kumano mehari โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Koyasan: Sacred Buddhist Mountain Founded by Kobo Daishi at 1000m Elevation

Koyasan in northern Wakayama is the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daisโ€ฆ

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Nachi Falls: Japan's Largest Waterfall with 133m Drop and Kumano Sacred Site

Nachi Falls adjacent to Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in southern Wakayama is Japan's largestโ€ฆ

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Shirahama Onsen and Shirahama Beach: White Sand and Hot Springs at Kansai's Top Resort

Shirahama Onsen in southwestern Wakayama is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs alongsโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano Hongu Taisha: Sacred Site of Rebirth, Final Destination of the Kumano Pilgrimage

Kumano Hongu Taisha in Hongu, Tanabe City, Wakayama is the central shrine of the Kumano Saโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

Wakayama Castle: Walking the Castle Town of the Kishu Tokugawa Clan and Cherry Blossom Spot

Wakayama Castle towering over central Wakayama City was built during the era of Toyotomi Hโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Arida Mandarin Oranges: Savoring the Sweet-Tart Bounty of Japan's Top Citrus Region

The Arida region of Wakayama is known as Japan's top mandarin orange producing area. The tโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Kishu Plum: Enjoying the World of Ume in Minabe, Japan's Top Plum Producing Region

Minabe Town and Tanabe City in southern Wakayama are Japan's top plum producing areas. In โ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

Yunomine Onsen and Tsubo-yu: Ultimate Healing at a World Heritage Hot Spring

Yunomine Onsen in the Hongu area along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is one of Japan's โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Ryujin Onsen: Polishing Skin at Japan's Three Beauty Hot Springs and Pastoral Mountain Village Scenery

Ryujin Onsen in Ryujin Village, Tanabe City, Wakayama is counted among "Japan's Three Beauโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Kushimoto and Hashigui Rocks: Spectacular Rock Formation Where You Feel Earth's Heartbeat

The Hashigui Rocks in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama are a National Natural Monument where over โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Nachikatsuura Tuna: Exquisite Seafood at Japan's Top Port for Fresh Tuna

Nachikatsuura Town in Wakayama boasts Japan's top volume of fresh tuna landings. Seafood rโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi: Mountain Trekking along the UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage Route

The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi traversing Wakayama Prefecture is a UNESCO World Heritage pilgriโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

Wakanoura and Tamatsushima Shrine: Touring the Scenic Spot Celebrated in Manyoshu Poetry

Wakanoura in Wakayama City is a utamakura (poetically famous location) celebrated in the Mโ€ฆ

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Dorokyo Gorge: National Special Scenic Beauty, Emerald Green Valley

Dorokyo Gorge spanning Wakayama, Mie, and Nara prefectures is a gorge designated as a Natiโ€ฆ

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Kishu Tokugawa Clan Castle Town Culture: Wakayama's Elegant Edo-Period Heritage

Wakayama flourished as the castle town of the Kishu Tokugawa clan, one of the three seniorโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano Hayatama Taisha: Experiencing Vermilion Shrine Halls and the World of the Gods

Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu City, Wakayama is one of the Kumano Sanzan shrines. The vโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

Kainan Traditions and Kuroe Lacquerware: Visiting the Lacquer Town with 400 Years of History

The Kuroe district of Kainan City, Wakayama is the production center of Kishu lacquerware โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Koya-Ryujin Skyline: Scenic Drive Route Crossing the Kii Mountains

The Koya-Ryujin Skyline (approximately 42km total) connecting Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen is โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Tanabe's Benkei and Toto Shrine: The Kumano Land Where a Hero of the Genpei War Was Born

Tanabe City, Wakayama is considered the birthplace of Musashibo Benkei, known as the loyalโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Hidden Kii Peninsula - Hatenashi Mountains: Walking the Kohechi Shugendo Trail

The Hatenashi Mountains spreading along the Wakayama-Nara border represent the most challeโ€ฆ

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Koyasan and Kumano Kodo โ€” The World Heritage Sacred Sites of Wakayama

Embark on a spiritual journey through Wakayama's UNESCO World Heritage sites: the sacred mโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls โ€” World Heritage Power Spot with Japan's Tallest Waterfall

Witness the sacred Nachi Falls alongside Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine, a UNESCO World Heritaโ€ฆ

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Koyasan Kongobuji โ€” The Sacred Site of Esoteric Buddhism Founded by Kobo Daishi

Ascend to Koyasan, the sacred mountaintop temple town founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shirahama Onsen โ€” One of Japan's Three Oldest Hot Springs, a Southern Kii Resort

Relax at Shirahama Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot spring resorts, with white sand โ€ฆ