- Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
- Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine
- Kongobuji Aji Kan
- Adventure World
- Kamikura-jinja Shrine
- Koyasan Reihokan Museum
- Cape Shionomisaki
- Taiji Whale Museum
- Shirahama Aquarium, Kyoto University
- Ueno Park
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What is Wakayama?
Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country’s most delicious ramen noodles.
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Itineraries
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- Explore the hot springs of Shirahama, Wakayama
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- Special features of sightseeing in Wakayama are the hot springs in the Shirahama area, regarded as the three greatest and three oldest springs in Japan. Here, you can enjoy cuisine unique to the coastal area while exploring hot springs. Looking over the sea while enjoying a bath in a hot spring is something special. Why not spend a whole day relaxing in an onsen?
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- 14 days: Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Hyogo, Kyoto, Ishikawa, Nagano, Tokyo, Kanagawa
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- Start: Kansai Airport(Osaka) Day 1: Osaka Day 2: Osaka Day 3: Osaka, Nara Day 4: Osaka, Wakayama Day 5: Osaka, Hyogo Day 6: Osaka, Kyoto Day 7: Kyoto Day 8: Kyoto, Ishikawa Day 9: Ishikawa, Nagano Day 10: Nagano, Tokyo Day 11: Tokyo Day 12: Tokyo, Kanagawa Day 13: Tokyo, Osaka Day 14: Osaka Popular spots in this itinerary: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Hozenji Yokocho Alley
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- Rejuvenate in Mt. Koya with shrine visits and sesame tofu
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- Use the weekend to escape the bustle of everyday. The Mt. Koya area of Wakayama Prefecture has the attraction of many spiritual places and healthy food. Here is a one-day driving course focused on healing. Do not rush your trip but enjoy the breaks. Go on a journey to please yourself, mind and body.
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What to Wear
- Jan
- Warm Cloth
- Feb
- Warm Cloth
- Mar
- Jacket
- Apr
- Jacket
- May
- Long
- Jun
- Long
- Jul
- Short
- Aug
- Short
- Sep
- Short
- Oct
- Long
- Nov
- Jacket
- Dec
- Warm Cloth
Getting Around
While most visitors arriving at Kansai International Airport head straight to Osaka or Kyoto, Wakayama city is just one easy hour away on a direct limousine bus. JR Pass holders can jump on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka and change onto the JR Kuroshio Line direct to Wakayama city just one hour away. With the mountainous center of the Kii Peninsula largely inaccessible, those starting at Kumano Sanzan are advised to come via Mie prefecture.
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How to get to Nankishirahama Airport