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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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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Wakayama

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Festival/Event๐ŸŒธ Spring

Waka Matsuri: Mikoshi Down 108 Steps at Kishu Toshogu

Held each May at Kishu Toshogu in Wakayama City, this festival sends a portable shrine hurโ€ฆ

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onsen๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kawayu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A wondrous spring where hot water rises from the riverbed, letting you dig your own bath aโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shirasaki Coast: White Limestone Scenery Called the Aegean of Japan in Wakayama

A stretch of brilliant white limestone jutting into the sea, among the finest coastal scenโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Awashima Jinja: The Shrine of Doll Memorials and Womens Wishes in Kada, Wakayama

The head shrine of all Awashima shrines nationwide. Known for the countless dolls in its gโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

Wakayama Winter Travel: Snowy Koyasan, Nanki-Shirahama & Kushimoto

Wakayama in winter is "the best season," known only to those in the know.โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Wakayama Autumn Foliage: Koyasan, Ryujin Onsen & Mt. Gomadan

When the autumn wind begins to blow over the Japanese archipelago, the mountains of Wakayaโ€ฆ

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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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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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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Nachi Falls: A 133m Cascade and Kumano Sacred Site in Wakayama

Nachi Falls adjacent to Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in southern Wakayama is Japan's largestโ€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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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Koya-Ryujin Skyline: Kii Mountain Drive

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—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