Kushimoto · Place · candidate to visit
Hashiguiiwa
A line of rocks said to be what remains of Kobo Daishi's attempt to build a bridge in one night.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityValue Village
Wakayama travel guide
Koyasan Kongobuji and the three Kumano shrines: two mountains of faith. Nanko plums and Arida mandarins both rank first in Japan, with Kishu lacquerware and Shirahama Onsen. Wakayama, set out category by category.
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Sightseeing spots
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Around Tanabe · Place · candidate to visit
Kumano Kodo
With the Camino de Santiago, one of only two pilgrimage roads in the world inscribed as World Heritage.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityShrines & temples
Learn the history and culture, and prepare for your visit.
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Koya · Place · candidate to visit
Koyasan Kongobuji
The head temple of the Shingon school, opened by Kukai. Along the approach to the inner sanctuary stand some 200,000 graves, from Sengoku warlords to ordinary townspeople. Lords who were enemies in life sometimes lie side by side.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityTanabe · Place · candidate to visit
Kumano Hongu Taisha
The centre of the three Kumano shrines. There are almost no other cases in the world of a pilgrimage road itself becoming World Heritage. Being far from Kyoto and Nara is precisely where the value lies, because leaving the everyday world behind was the whole point.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityShingu · Place · candidate to visit
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
One of the three Kumano shrines. Many of its sacred treasures are designated National Treasures.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilitySpecialties & souvenirs
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See all Specialties & souvenirs in Wakayama (0)Crafts & industry
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Wakayama · Crafts & industry entry
Kishu Lacquerware
Kishu lacquerware from Kuroe, Kainan. Begun in the Muromachi period, it is a production area that has supplied everyday lacquerware in volume.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityWakayama · Crafts & industry entry
Kishu Lacquerware Traditional Industry Hall Uruwashi-kan
Uruwashi-kan in Kainan. It exhibits Kishu lacquerware, and visitors can try maki-e.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityWakayama · Crafts & industry entry
Kishu Koya Kumiko Work
Kumiko work from Koya. Thin pieces of wood are fitted together to form patterns.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityArt & culture
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Wakayama · Place · candidate to visit
The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Among Japan's great print collections, in a Kurokawa building of stacked tile-like eaves beside the castle.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityWakayama · Place · candidate to visit
Wakayama Prefectural Museum
The twin of the art museum next door, built around Kumano pilgrimage material and the Kishu Tokugawa collection.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKoya · Place · candidate to visit
Kongobuji and the Danjo Garan
Kukai's mountain monastery, laid out so that the position of each hall and pagoda maps a mandala.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facility100 Regional Revitalization Picks
100 local highlights chosen by each prefecture. Find candidates in nature, food and experiences.
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Wakayama · Place · candidate to visit
Kuroshio Market
A market at Wakayama Marina City, where tuna is butchered every day.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityWakayama · Place · candidate to visit
Wakayama Prefectural Natural History Museum
A prefectural museum in Kainan, showing the nature of Wakayama with a focus on aquatic life.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityWakayama · Place · candidate to visit
Misato Observatory
An observatory in Kimino, opening its 105-centimetre reflecting telescope to the public.
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