Things to do in Wakayama Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A circular road bridge over a coastal area with rocky terrain and dense greenery.
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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

Kansai: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

P2,438
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Kansai: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

P16,310
per adult
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

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

P4,893
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo, Kimono & Hot Pot Meal
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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

P13,456
per adult
Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

P1,093
per adult
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience with Hot Pot Meal and Kimono

Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience with Hot Pot Meal and Kimono

P4,686
per adult
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience with Hot Pot Meal and Kimono
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

P16,310
per adult
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
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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.

Kada

While Kada isn't home to many top sights, Kada Beach and Awashima Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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