Things to do in Wakayama Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.
A circular road bridge over a coastal area with rocky terrain and dense greenery.
A multi-tiered pagoda with a waterfall in the background.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lighting.

Things to do

Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

P3,692
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

P15,223
per adult
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

P15,223
per adult
Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

P4,567
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

P4,567
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

P15,223
per adult
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka

Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka

P5,328
per adult
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka
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Adventure World

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Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Adventure World during your trip to Shirahama. Wander the beaches or discover the area's hot springs.
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Where to stay in Wakayama Prefecture

Find the best Wakayama Prefecture areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Katsuura

If you're spending some time in Katsuura, Yoshino-Kumano National Park and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range are top sights worth seeing.

Wakayama Marina City

If you're spending some time in Wakayama Marina City, Porto Europa and Kuroshio Market are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and a large green hill.

Shirahama

A bustling street with neon signs, a tower, and traditional lanterns.

Osaka

A beach at sunset with silhouettes of people and a pier extending into the water.

Izumisano

A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.

Wakayama

A calm river with a bridge in the distance and hills in the foreground.

Sumoto

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and ornate roofs.

Kaizuka

A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by tall trees and moss-covered stone structures.

Koya

A coastal landscape with lush greenery, a clear view of the sea, and distant islands.

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