Best Tourist Spots In Wakayama

Here're best Tourist Spots in Wakayama. We released a ranking of reviews about Tourist Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Wakayama.

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Stunning Views

Oishi Kogen Highlands 

6 Reviews

Very large highlands of pampas grass spreading to 360 degrees as far as the eye can see. They shine gold beautifully in the light of evening sun. You can enjoy taking picturesque portraits, too.

Shirosaki Ocean Park

5 Reviews

There are so many terrains that I can't put them on the picture! There were a lot of superb views that I want you to see once! Wakayama where you can see such a wonderful scenery for free! It's too amazing!

Hashigui Iwa Rocks

4 Reviews

Hashigui Iwa is located at Kushimoto, Wakayama, a southernmost town in Honshu Region of Japan. These pics are the lighting show in 2018. We can see this for three days, 11/2 to 4. The fantastic scenery different from its usual, is very impressive! The ordinary landscape is in the third pic. 5 min by bus from Kushimoto Station. You should visit Kushimoto rich in nature!

Spots With Great Nature

Hashigui Iwa Rocks

4 Reviews

Hashigui Iwa is located at Kushimoto, Wakayama, a southernmost town in Honshu Region of Japan. These pics are the lighting show in 2018. We can see this for three days, 11/2 to 4. The fantastic scenery different from its usual, is very impressive! The ordinary landscape is in the third pic. 5 min by bus from Kushimoto Station. You should visit Kushimoto rich in nature!

Nachi Falls

5 Reviews

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine with a long long history has a sacred atmosphere. It's the place concered with the beginning of Japan. The scenery of three-storied pagpda and Nachi's waterfall is very fantastic.

Oishi Kogen Highlands 

6 Reviews

Oishi Kogen Highlands is filled up with fluffy Japanese pampas grass in autumn. The evening scenery over the pampas grass on the mountain top is very beautiful. On the west hill, we can see even the ocean.

Spots With Beautiful Flowers

Oishi Kogen Highlands 

6 Reviews

Oishi Highland is good sunset view spot with the Japanese pampas grass shining in the evening glow. Autumn is the best season to see these pampas grass. And the temperature is low, you need to prepare winter clothes.

Wakayama Castle

1 Reviews

Wakayama Castle belonged to Kishu Tokugawa Family, which is one of the three Tokugawa Families. It's a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Many people come to enjoy cherry blossoms during its Sakura Festival!

Washigamine Cosmos Park

3 Reviews

Driving up the steep mountain road, we arrived at a cosmos field that commands the sky filled up many stars. On the opposite side, we can see the wonderful night view of town lights.◎30 min (15 km) by car from Arita IC of Hanwa Expressway.

Architectures

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

6 Reviews

Kumano Hongu Taisha is popular as a spiritual power spot. A Torii Gate at 'Oyunohara' isolated from the main shrine, is 33.9m high and 42m wide, the biggest one in Japan. A former shrine was used to stand here, a sacred place, and we can feel the energy of earth and prayers of predecessors.

Wakayama Marina City

9 Reviews

Located in Wakayama Marina City, PORTO EUROPE is a very fashionable and photogenic place that imitates the townscape of France and Italy. Because it doesn't require the admission fees, there're many people enjoy taking pictures.◎There're an amusement park, the local food shops and restaurants in the same site, so all of your families can enjoy together. The entrance fee is free, but you need fees if you want to take rides of an amusement park.

Danjo Garan

5 Reviews

Koya-san is a world heritage and the sacred place for Japan's esoteric Buddhism. Kompon Daito is a beautiful symbol as high as 50m. It stands in the site of Danjo Garan and lightened up at night. The silhouetted figure against the darkness was very impressive.◎The daytime was crowded with many people but we could enjoy the illumination without haste at night. It'll be good for you to stay at an accommodation of temple and walk around Koya-san at night.

Restaurants

Kan'non-yama Fruit Parlor

4 Reviews

A cafe in Kan'non-yama Fruit Garden. The parfait of the seasonal, locally grown matured fruit looks nice, and tastes good! Now, it uses strawberry, orange and apple, and that would be changed every season.

Totoan

5 Reviews

Fujimoan's Mont Blanc is a little different from regular Mont Blanc because it has gelato inside, so it's quite easy to eat! ! Mont Blanc seems to change the fruit depending on the season, and this time of year my favorite is Marihime strawberry! ! The cream made from raw chestnuts has a rich chestnut flavor and is very smooth. Inside is brown sugar and strawberry gelato and sponge cake. It was light and easy to eat♪

TSUBAKI Coffee and More

2 Reviews

After visiting Hashigui Iwa, we stop by here, too. It's a chic and urban-like cafe in a country. We can enjoy tasty coffee, cakes, and lunch. Have a relaxing cafe time.

Shrines And Temples

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

6 Reviews

The biggest torii arch stands at Oyunohara where Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was once located. The great torii in the nature is very impressive and cannot be ignored. What's more, the starry sky is also very beautiful, and I was moved by the Milky Way that was able to see with the naked eyes.

Danjo Garan

5 Reviews

It's a depository of scriptures built by Bifukumon-in for her husband Emperor Toba, and it's now well known as a spiritual spot of grace. If you push it and go around one time, you can receive the grace as much as you read the scriptures! Don't forget to visit here in Koyasan.

Kongobuji Temple

3 Reviews

The most mysterious place I have ever seen.

World Heritage Sites

Danjo Garan

5 Reviews

Koya-san is a world heritage and the sacred place for Japan's esoteric Buddhism. Kompon Daito is a beautiful symbol as high as 50m. It stands in the site of Danjo Garan and lightened up at night. The silhouetted figure against the darkness was very impressive.◎The daytime was crowded with many people but we could enjoy the illumination without haste at night. It'll be good for you to stay at an accommodation of temple and walk around Koya-san at night.

Kongobuji Temple

3 Reviews

1000m above the sea level. Kongobuji Temple of Koyasan. At the time of moon viewing, the precinct is wrapped with solemn atmosphere, and you can enjoy fantastic scene.◎Mizuki-kai (moon viewing party while listening to music): October 6th to 8th in 2017, you can see the candles in the precinct for free. But usually, they don't lighten up.

Koyasan Daimon Gate

1 Reviews

You see this Daimon at first when you visit Koyasan and you'll be surprised at the impressing size as high as 25 meters! The sacred place begins from here, so I felt tensed up.◎Parking lot: to the south down from Daimon, and 5min walk from the parking area to Daimon

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Nishimuro-gun

Shirahama

3 Reviews

The beautiful clear sea and white beach.

Engetsu Island

3 Reviews

Engetsu Island is a symbol of Shirahama. You can see the setting sun in the opening of the island. It's specially beautiful in the evening glow.◎You need to go when the sun sets.

Sandanheki

2 Reviews

A stratum had been gained for a long time and became stairs of bedrock. The contrast between the sky and the sea is magnificent.

Higashimuro-gun

Nachi Falls

5 Reviews

Nachi Waterfall is proud of the highest drop in Japan as a single waterfall. It's one of the three best waterfalls in Japan, and one element of a World Heritage 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'. It's lit up from New Year's Eve to the dawn of New Year's Day, so you can see the beautiful and mysterious Nachi Waterfall!◎Train and bus are available in daytime, but they may not in service in night-time. Using car is the best way to visit in night-time.

Hashigui Iwa Rocks

4 Reviews

Hashigui Iwa is located at Kushimoto, Wakayama, a southernmost town in Honshu Region of Japan. These pics are the lighting show in 2018. We can see this for three days, 11/2 to 4. The fantastic scenery different from its usual, is very impressive! The ordinary landscape is in the third pic. 5 min by bus from Kushimoto Station. You should visit Kushimoto rich in nature!

Daimonzaka

2 Reviews

It's located on the way to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. People who like nature, must visit once. What's more, there're many world heritage sites around here, you can enjoy visiting those together.

Ito-gun

Kongobuji Temple

3 Reviews

The most mysterious place I have ever seen.

Danjo Garan

5 Reviews

It's a depository of scriptures built by Bifukumon-in for her husband Emperor Toba, and it's now well known as a spiritual spot of grace. If you push it and go around one time, you can receive the grace as much as you read the scriptures! Don't forget to visit here in Koyasan.

Koyasan Daimon Gate

1 Reviews

You see this Daimon at first when you visit Koyasan and you'll be surprised at the impressing size as high as 25 meters! The sacred place begins from here, so I felt tensed up.◎Parking lot: to the south down from Daimon, and 5min walk from the parking area to Daimon

Wakayama-shi

Wakayama Marina City

9 Reviews

Located in Wakayama Marina City, PORTO EUROPE is a very fashionable and photogenic place that imitates the townscape of France and Italy. Because it doesn't require the admission fees, there're many people enjoy taking pictures.◎There're an amusement park, the local food shops and restaurants in the same site, so all of your families can enjoy together. The entrance fee is free, but you need fees if you want to take rides of an amusement park.

Saikazaki Cape

2 Reviews

The landscape of Saikazaki Fishing Port In Wakayama. Its scenery is as beautiful as Amalfi in Italy. It makes me want to take pictures of the atmosphere that changes day and night. What's more, we can buy fresh seafood if the timing is right.

Isono-ura Beach

1 Reviews

Isono-ura Beach is popular as a surfing spot. I like to walk along the coast in the evening. If you have a good timing, you may meet the happy train of Nankai Kada Line. There're many places like this in Wakayama! You can find the ocean-view cafes near the beaches.

Review Ranking

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Located in Wakayama Marina City, PORTO EUROPE is a very fashionable and photogenic place that imitates the townscape of France and Italy. Because it doesn't require the admission fees, there're many people enjoy taking pictures.◎There're an amusement park, the local food shops and restaurants in the same site, so all of your families can enjoy together. The entrance fee is free, but you need fees if you want to take rides of an amusement park.

Name

Wakayama Marina City

Address

1527 Kemi, Wakayama-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

Hours

10:00-

How to get there

10 min by car, or 15 min by bus from JR Nankai Station

Parking

Toll parking area is available

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Very large highlands of pampas grass spreading to 360 degrees as far as the eye can see. They shine gold beautifully in the light of evening sun. You can enjoy taking picturesque portraits, too.

Name

Oishi Kogen Highlands 

Address

Nakada Kimino-cho, Kaiso-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

60 min by car or taxi from Wakayama Station

Parking

Free parking area is available

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There are so many terrains that I can't put them on the picture! There were a lot of superb views that I want you to see once! Wakayama where you can see such a wonderful scenery for free! It's too amazing!

Name

Shirosaki Ocean Park

Address

960-1 Obiki Yura-cho, Hidaka-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min by car, from Kiyura Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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Nachi Waterfall is proud of the highest drop in Japan as a single waterfall. It's one of the three best waterfalls in Japan, and one element of a World Heritage 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'. It's lit up from New Year's Eve to the dawn of New Year's Day, so you can see the beautiful and mysterious Nachi Waterfall!◎Train and bus are available in daytime, but they may not in service in night-time. Using car is the best way to visit in night-time.

Name

Nachi Falls

Address

Nachisan Nachi Katsu'ura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

Hours

7:00-16:30

Fee

Adult 300 yen、Child 200 yen

How to get there

30 min by bus from Kii Katsuura Station to Nachi Fall, then 5 min walk. By car, 170 min from Wakayama Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

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The biggest torii arch stands at Oyunohara where Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was once located. The great torii in the nature is very impressive and cannot be ignored. What's more, the starry sky is also very beautiful, and I was moved by the Milky Way that was able to see with the naked eyes.

Name

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

Address

1110 Hongu Hongu-cho, Tanabe-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

Tel

0735-42-0009

Hours

6:00-19:00

How to get there

By train, 130 min from Kyoto or Osaka Station to Kii-tanabe Staron, then take bus for 120 min to Hongutaisha. By bus, 60 min from Shingu Station to Hongutaisha. By car, 140 min from Wakayama city, 200 min from Nagoya city, or 180 min from Osaka city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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Hashigui Iwa is located at Kushimoto, Wakayama, a southernmost town in Honshu Region of Japan. These pics are the lighting show in 2018. We can see this for three days, 11/2 to 4. The fantastic scenery different from its usual, is very impressive! The ordinary landscape is in the third pic. 5 min by bus from Kushimoto Station. You should visit Kushimoto rich in nature!

Name

Hashigui Iwa Rocks

Address

Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

By bus, 5 min from Kushimoto Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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Washigamine Mountain is 586.2 meters high. Its observatory commands the whole view of Wakayama city. In autumn, we can enjoy cosmos fields, and take pictures of cosmos and night view together.

Name

Washigamine Cosmos Park

Address

244-2 Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

75 min by car from Wakayama Station

Parking

Free parking area is available

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The beautiful clear sea and white beach.

Name

Shirahama

Address

Shirahama Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

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Engetsu Island is a symbol of Shirahama. You can see the setting sun in the opening of the island. It's specially beautiful in the evening glow.◎You need to go when the sun sets.

Name

Engetsu Island

Address

Rinkai Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car or taxi, 15 min from Shirahama Station, 2 min from Shirahama Airport.

Parking

Parking area is available

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The landscape of Saikazaki Fishing Port In Wakayama. Its scenery is as beautiful as Amalfi in Italy. It makes me want to take pictures of the atmosphere that changes day and night. What's more, we can buy fresh seafood if the timing is right.

Name

Saikazaki Cape

Address

Saikazaki, Wakayama-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

15 min by car or taxi from Kimiidera Station

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It's a depository of scriptures built by Bifukumon-in for her husband Emperor Toba, and it's now well known as a spiritual spot of grace. If you push it and go around one time, you can receive the grace as much as you read the scriptures! Don't forget to visit here in Koyasan.

Name

Danjo Garan

Address

152 Koyasan Koya-cho, Ito-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

Parking

Free parking area is available

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The most mysterious place I have ever seen.

Name

Kongobuji Temple

Address

132 Koyasan Koya-cho, Ito-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

Tel

0736-56-2011

Hours

8:30-17:00

Fee

Adult 500 yen、Child 200 yen

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

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A stratum had been gained for a long time and became stairs of bedrock. The contrast between the sky and the sea is magnificent.

Name

Sandanheki

Address

2927-52 Sandan Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

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The appearance of raging waves broken on the rocks is awesome.

Name

Sandanbeki

Address

2927-52 Sandan Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

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It's located on the way to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. People who like nature, must visit once. What's more, there're many world heritage sites around here, you can enjoy visiting those together.

Name

Daimonzaka

Address

Nachisan Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

8 min by car or taxi from Nachi Station

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Wakayama Castle belonged to Kishu Tokugawa Family, which is one of the three Tokugawa Families. It's a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Many people come to enjoy cherry blossoms during its Sakura Festival!

Name

Wakayama Castle

Address

3 Ichiban-cho, Wakayama-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

15 min walk from Wakayamashi Station

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Innumerable stars in the sky spreading above our heads are so impressive! I thought it seen with the naked eye is more more more beautiful than that I saw in pictures!!! When you visit here, be careful on the narrow roads. And have good manners because there're some people taking pictures.◎You should be careful on the narrow roads. And it's very cold on the top of the mountain, so prepare the winter clothes!

Name

Misato Astronomical Observatory

Address

180 Matsugamine Kimino-cho, Kaiso-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

60 min by car or taxi from Wakayama Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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Isono-ura Beach is popular as a surfing spot. I like to walk along the coast in the evening. If you have a good timing, you may meet the happy train of Nankai Kada Line. There're many places like this in Wakayama! You can find the ocean-view cafes near the beaches.

Name

Isono-ura Beach

Address

Isono-ura, Wakayama-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

2 min walk from Isono-ura Beach

Parking

Parking area is available

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Oto-gawa River in Wakayama is famous for its onsen springing out from the dug bottom of the river. They dam up the river and 'Sennin Buro' comes out from December to February. Wearing bathing suits, men and women bathe together and enjoy onsen in the great nature all together. And more, it's free!

Name

Kawayu Onsen Sennin Buro

Address

Kawayu Hongu-cho, Tanabe-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map

Tel

0735-42-0735

Hours

6:30~22:00

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

Parking

Free parking area is available

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You see this Daimon at first when you visit Koyasan and you'll be surprised at the impressing size as high as 25 meters! The sacred place begins from here, so I felt tensed up.◎Parking lot: to the south down from Daimon, and 5min walk from the parking area to Daimon

Name

Koyasan Daimon Gate

Address

Koyasan Koya-cho, Ito-gun, WakayamaGoogle Map

How to get there

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