📝 Articles about Wakayama
Ryujin Onsen
One of Japans three beauty springs, praised for leaving skin smooth and soft. A quiet, atm…
Yunomine Onsen
A sacred spring said to be Japans oldest, welling up deep in the mountains of Kumano. A qu…
Wakayama City Wakayama Castle Tomogashima and Ramen Course
A city course enjoying Wakayama Castles keep, the nostalgic scenery of Tomogashima island,…
Nachi Falls Kumano Nachi Taisha and Katsuura Onsen Course
A course visiting Nachi Falls with Japans greatest drop and the vermilion Kumano Nachi Tai…
Shirahama Onsen Adventure World and Engetsuto Course
A course to enjoy the best of Nanki-Shirahama in a day. From a pure white beach and famous…
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi and Kumano Hongu Taisha Course
A sacred pilgrimage course walking the Nakahechi route of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo t…
Koyasan Okunoin and Danjo Garan Sacred Sites Course
A one-day course through Koyasan, the mountaintop heart of Shingon Buddhism at about 800 m…
Nanki Susami Onsen
A simple, quiet seaside hot spring overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A hidden gem of s…
Kada Awashima Onsen
A cape hot spring overlooking the Kitan Strait. An atmospheric seaside bath near a sunset-…
Hanayama Onsen
A characterful hot spring near central Wakayama City, known for its rich mineral content. …
Nachikatsuura Yukawa Onsen
A hot spring by the gentle Yukawa, well suited as a base for journeys to Nachi Falls and K…
Watarase Onsen
A hot spring whose spacious open-air baths make it an ideal base for touring the Kumano sp…
Kawayu Onsen (Kumano Hongu, Wakayama)
A wondrous spring where hot water rises from the riverbed, letting you dig your own bath a…
Nanki Katsuura Onsen
A port-town hot spring famed for islands dotting an inlet and baths set in a cave. This is…
Shirahama Onsen
One of Japans three oldest hot springs, cradled by white sand and blue sea. Feel the sea b…
Yuasa Soy Sauce and Kinzanji Miso
Deeply flavored soy sauce and chunky kinzanji miso passed down in Yuasa, the birthplace of…
Shirasu Don
A seaside rice bowl heaped with just caught baby sardines, letting you savor the bounty of…
Namba Yaki and Kamaboko
Springy fish paste products carefully grilled from fresh minced fish, a Wakayama specialty…
Sanma Zushi
A pressed sushi topped with a whole butterflied saury, a festive dish of Kumano where gent…
Kishu Ume Chicken and Ume Pork
Branded chicken and pork raised on plum based feed, tender and richly flavored meats born …
Arida Mikan
A celebrated mandarin grown on warm hillsides with a fine balance of sweetness and tartnes…
Nanko Ume
A prized plum from Minabe celebrated for its plump, thick flesh, beloved nationwide as pic…
Nachikatsuura Fresh Tuna
One of the leading ports for fresh, never frozen tuna raised by the Kuroshio current, wher…
Mehari Zushi
A large rice ball wrapped in pickled leaf greens, a rustic and hearty local flavor that ha…
Wakayama Ramen
A soul food of Wakayama City where rich pork bone and soy sauce blend into a mellow, deepl…
Kimiidera: An Ancient Saigoku Pilgrimage Temple with Three Sacred Springs in Wakayama
Said to be founded in 770, this ancient temple takes its name from three sacred springs on…
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 scen…
Kuwanoki Falls: A Top-100 Waterfall Hidden in the Forests of Shingu, Wakayama
A roughly 21-meter sheer waterfall on a tributary of the Kumano River. Chosen as one of Ja…
Negoroji: Head Temple of Shingi Shingon with a National Treasure Great Pagoda in Wakayama
The head temple of the Shingi Shingon school, founded in 1132. Its great pagoda, one of th…
Dojoji: Wakayamas Oldest Temple, Famed for a Tragic Love Legend
Said to be founded in 701, this is the oldest temple in Wakayama. It is the stage of a tra…
Sukumadani Kannon: A Lesser-Known Temple of Good Fortune in Southern Wakayama
Said to be the oldest temple for warding off misfortune in southern Wakayama, founded by t…
Shiogama Jinja: A Cave Shrine for Safe Childbirth at Wakanoura, Wakayama
A small ancient shrine set in a rock cave at the scenic Wakanoura. Linked to a myth of two…
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 g…
Kamikura Jinja: A Giant Boulder Power Spot atop 538 Stone Steps in Shingu, Wakayama
A subsidiary shrine of Kumano Hayatama Taisha and the sacred site where the Kumano deity i…
Niutsuhime Jinja: A World Heritage Hidden Power Spot in the Amano Basin of Wakayama
A venerable shrine tucked into the Amano Basin at about 450 meters elevation below Mount K…
Wakayama Winter Travel 2026: Snowy Koyasan, Nanki-Shirahama & Kushimoto
和歌山の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。高野山雪景色・南紀白浜・串本など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Wakayama Autumn Foliage 2026: Koyasan, Ryujin Onsen & Mt. Gomadan
和歌山の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。高野山・龍神温泉・護摩壇山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Wakayama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Wakayama. Spring sakura viewing guide …
Wakayama Local Gourmet Guide: Wakayama Ramen
Discover Wakayama''s unique local cuisine including 和歌山ラーメン. A food lover''s guide to the …
Rainy Day in Wakayama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Wakayama! Discover top indoor attractions including 和歌山城天守閣…
Wakayama Food Guide: Wakayama Ramen, Mehari Sushi & Mikan
Wakayama's tonkotsu soy ramen has its own unique style. Discover the rustic Kumano mehari …
Koyasan: Sacred Buddhist Mountain Founded by Kobo Daishi at 1000m Elevation
Koyasan in northern Wakayama is the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Dais…
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 largest…
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 alongs…
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 Sa…
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 H…
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 t…
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 …
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 …
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 Beau…
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 …
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 r…
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi: Mountain Trekking along the UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage Route
The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi traversing Wakayama Prefecture is a UNESCO World Heritage pilgri…
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 M…
Dorokyo Gorge: National Special Scenic Beauty, Emerald Green Valley
Dorokyo Gorge spanning Wakayama, Mie, and Nara prefectures is a gorge designated as a Nati…
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 senior…
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 v…
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 …
Koya-Ryujin Skyline: Scenic Drive Route Crossing the Kii Mountains
The Koya-Ryujin Skyline (approximately 42km total) connecting Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen is …
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 loyal…
Hidden Kii Peninsula - Hatenashi Mountains: Walking the Kohechi Shugendo Trail
The Hatenashi Mountains spreading along the Wakayama-Nara border represent the most challe…
Koyasan and Kumano Kodo — The World Heritage Sacred Sites of Wakayama
Embark on a spiritual journey through Wakayama's UNESCO World Heritage sites: the sacred m…
Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls — World Heritage Power Spot with Japan's Tallest Waterfall
Witness the sacred Nachi Falls alongside Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine, a UNESCO World Herita…
Koyasan Kongobuji — The Sacred Site of Esoteric Buddhism Founded by Kobo Daishi
Ascend to Koyasan, the sacred mountaintop temple town founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the …
Shirahama Onsen — 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 …