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Places in Wakayama
Browse 21 photo-backed places to visit in Wakayama.
Kishi Station
Wakayama, Japan
Famous for its feline stationmasters, this quirky rural train station features a charming cat-shaped building, a themed café, and whimsical calico-inspired trains.
Okunoin Cemetery
Wakayama, Japan
Shrouded in ancient towering cedars on sacred Mount Koya, Okunoin is Japan’s largest and most mystical cemetery, home to the eternal mausoleum of Buddhist master Kobo Daishi.
Okunoin Temple
Wakayama, Japan
Shrouded by towering ancient cedars on Mount Koya, Okunoin is Japan's most sacred pilgrimage site and the eternal resting place of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism.
Kongobuji Temple
Wakayama, Japan
Serving as the head monastery of Shingon Buddhism on Mount Koya, Kongobuji Temple captivates visitors with historic halls, gilded screen paintings, and serene rock gardens.
Garan
Wakayama, Japan
Stand at the spiritual heart of Mount Koya, where grand vermilion pagodas and sacred halls mark the historic birthplace of Shingon Buddhism.
Reihokan Museum
Wakayama, Japan
Discover centuries of sacred Buddhist heritage and magnificent religious artifacts at Koyasan's premier cultural treasury.
Koyasan Pilgrimage Trails
Wakayama, Japan
Trek along centuries-old sacred pathways through towering cedar forests to experience Mount Koya the traditional pilgrim's way.
Daishi Kyokai
Wakayama, Japan
Serve as the spiritual administrative hub of Shingon Buddhism on Mount Koya, offering visitors authentic Buddhist teachings, workshops, and traditional rituals.
Tokugawa Mausoleum
Wakayama, Japan
Built by the third Tokugawa shogun, this ornate Edo-period mausoleum on Mount Koya enshrines the spirits of Japan's legendary rulers Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hidetada amid towering sacred cedars.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Wakayama, Japan
Perched majestically in the sacred Kii Mountains, Kumano Nachi Taisha is an ancient UNESCO-listed Shinto shrine that offers an unforgettable blend of spiritual heritage and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Wakayama, Japan
Trace ancient, mist-shrouded mountain paths along one of the world's only UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trail networks.
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Wakayama, Japan
Serving as the sacred heart of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, Kumano Hongu Taisha is a deeply revered Shinto shrine nestled amid ancient cedar forests.
Shirahama
Wakayama, Japan
Shirahama is a premier coastal resort town famous for its shimmering white sand beaches and historic hot springs.
Nachi-Katsuura
Wakayama, Japan
Set along the rugged southeastern coast of the Kii Peninsula, Nachi-Katsuura is an enchanting seaside destination famed for its soothing hot spring resorts and bustling fishing port.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Wakayama, Japan
Standing majestically along the Kii Peninsula, Kumano Hayatama Taisha is one of the three revered Kumano Sanzan grand shrines rooted in ancient nature worship.
Kushimoto
Wakayama, Japan
Marking the southernmost tip of mainland Honshu, Kushimoto is a scenic coastal getaway celebrated for dramatic ocean panoramas and unique geological wonders.
Kumano City
Wakayama, Japan
Nestled along Mie Prefecture's rugged coastline, Kumano City offers a tranquil escape renowned for ancient pilgrimage paths, dramatic rock formations, and sacred seaside shrines.
Fudarakusan-ji
Wakayama, Japan
This ancient UNESCO-listed temple was once the departure point for devout Buddhist monks who set sail into the open sea on tragic, sacred voyages toward a mythical paradise.
Kamikura Shrine
Wakayama, Japan
Perched atop a rugged staircase of 538 ancient stone steps, Kamikura Shrine offers sweeping coastal views and deep spiritual significance as one of Kumano's most dramatic sacred sites.
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama, Japan
Standing atop Mount Torafusu, Wakayama Castle is a striking 16th-century fortress steeped in the samurai drama of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the formidable Tokugawa clan.
Awashima Jinja
Wakayama, Japan
Awashima Jinja is a mesmerizing coastal Shinto shrine renowned for housing thousands of donated traditional dolls and sacred figurines.
