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Wakayama

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Sacred & Religious Sites Castles Flea Markets
Split into two parts by the Kinokawa River, the city of Wakayama stands nestled in the eponymous plain, overlooked by a historic hilltop castle that was rebuilt after World War II. On a tour of Wakayama, you'll have the chance to take day trips to the prefecture's numerous natural and historic sights, as the town has good connections and also provides easy access to Osaka and Nara. Besides visiting and enjoying the view from the castle keep, you can check out the local restaurants, stroll the port area and its fish markets, and sample Wakayama's famous "umeboshi," or salted plums. Wakayama is in Wakayama Prefecture. Use our Japan online visit planner to arrange the details of your trip to Wakayama and other destinations.
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Wakayama Castle
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Site of Miyama Batttery
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Kimiidera Temple
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Tomogashima Island
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Side trips from Wakayama

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Nara Park
Nara
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Todai-ji Temple
Nara
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Mt. Koya
Koya-cho
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Kasuga Grand Shrine
Nara
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Hidden gems in Wakayama

Kao Eco Lab Museum
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Nakasuji Family Former Residence
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Momijidani Garden
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Wakaura Tenmangu
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Historic Sites in Wakayama

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Itakiso Shrine
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Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
4.1
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Second Battery Ruins
4.1
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Kimii-dera Shimbutsuden
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Kid-friendly things to do in Wakayama

Namihaya Beach
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Duration:2 h 30 min
Isonoura Beach
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Porto Europe
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Kataonami Beach
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Nature in Wakayama

Kimii-dera Sanseisui
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Mt. Tengu
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Duration:30 min
Mt. Takatsumi
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Duration:4 h
Mt. Uchikoshi
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Duration:30 min
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Kyoto BEST FOR: Historic Site, Religious Site, Scenic Walking Area
Osaka BEST FOR: Landmark, Theme Park, Park
Nara BEST FOR: Religious Site, Wildlife Area, Monument
Himeji BEST FOR: Castle, Landmark, Garden
Koya-cho BEST FOR: Cemetery, Religious Site, Historic Site
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