Spots in this area(21)
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Wakayama
5.0(4)
Wakayama Butokuden (Historic Martial Arts Hall)
A Meiji-era martial arts hall still rings with bamboo swords.
Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory+1
Wakayama
4.6(5)
JR Wakayama Station
Gateway to Wakayama ramen, the Tama cat train, and the road to Kumano
Food & DrinkShopping
Wakayama
5.0(5)
Shikoan (Wagashi-Making Workshop)
Shape seasonal wagashi with a master confectioner, steps from Wakayama Castle
Culture ExperienceEntertainmentFood & Drink+2
Wakayama
5.0(5)
Souhonke Surugaya Zenemon Surugamachi Main Store
The birthplace of neri-yokan—560 years of devotion to a single craft.
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Wakayama
Hosshinmon Oji Shrine
Ancient cedars mark where pilgrims steeled their souls, 7 km from Kumano.
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Culture ExperienceHistoryOutdoor Activities+1
Art & ArchitectureHistory
Wakayama
Kiifudokinooka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
Ancient burial mounds and pit dwellings dot 650,000㎡ of open parkland.
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Wakayama
Shirasaki Kaiyo Koen Park
Clifftop BBQ smoke mingles with Pacific salt air on Wakayama's coast.
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Activities in Wakayama
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Approx. ¥55,000 / guest
Wakayama
3.9(9)
Kada Wakayama Fishing Experience
Approx. ¥6,000 / guest
Wakayama
4.8(9)
Learn to Taiko Drum From a Pro
Approx. ¥5,000 / guest
Wakayama
4.9(9)
Wagashi Sweet Making Workshop
Approx. ¥4,500 / guest
Wakayama
4.7(9)
Hidden Gem: Wakayama Castle Tour
Approx. ¥6,500 / guest
Locals in WAKAYAMA
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Japanese / EnglishFrequently asked questions
- What is Wakayama known for?
- Wakayama Prefecture is located in the south of the Kansai region. Facing the Pacific Ocean on two sides, it offers some of Kansai's most popular beaches and hot springs (onsen) with a view of the sea. It is also a great place to enjoy fresh seafood. Wakayama Prefecture has a rich religious and spiritual heritage, not unlike its neighbour Mie, including Mt. Koya and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage which have attracted notable visitors and pilgrims throughout the ages. You can join in the experience by…
- Where is Wakayama?
- Wakayama is an area in WAKAYAMA, Japan.
- What are the best places to visit in Wakayama?
- WOW U lists 21 spots in Wakayama. Popular spots include Wakayama City Museum, Wakayama Butokuden (Historic Martial Arts Hall), JR Wakayama Station, Shikoan (Wagashi-Making Workshop), Souhonke Surugaya Zenemon Surugamachi Main Store.
- Can I book a guided tour in Wakayama?
- Yes. WOW U lists activities in Wakayama hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
- What is WOW U?
- WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.