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.

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Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

P3,648
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

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

P4,097
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
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Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

P4,553
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

P1,062
per adult
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka

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

P5,312
per adult
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

P17,831
per adult
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Shirahama Day Trip from Osaka Coastal Small Group

Shirahama Day Trip from Osaka Coastal Small Group

Activity duration is 11 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,224 per adult
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Osaka Sumo Experience: Sumo Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

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

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 39 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,730 per adult
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Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,061 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Japanese Kimono Workshop and History

Japanese Kimono Workshop and History

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,686 per adult
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What to do in Wakayama Prefecture

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Shirahama Beach

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If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Shirahama Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Shirahama. Stroll along the seaside 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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