Top 20 Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture

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  • Adventure Worldtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.5
    892363
    Shirahama65 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Breathtaking ocean views & seaside
    󱨜Dolphin show: spectacular & thrilling
    󱨠Saved by 391 users󱨠140 positive reviews
  • Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Routetop_2
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.8
    Tanabe59.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route Hiking Tour | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience ancient culture & traditions
    󱓊Millennium pilgrimage ancient path
    󱨠38% positive reviews
  • Nakishirahama Onsentop_3
    4.8/5
    󰺂5.4
    Shirahama63.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Pacific views & hot springs
    󰋄Interact closely with red pandas
    󱨠Saved by 149 users
  • Wakayama Castle
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.4
    Wakayama412m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoWakayama Castle Drone Show "Festival of the Sky"
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󰋄Castle surrounded by pink blossoms
    󱓊Skydeck views of Ji River & city
    󱨠Saved by 133 users󱨠42% positive reviews
  • Senjojiki Rock Plateau
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.3
    Shirahama63.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Autumn leaves create stunning scenery
    󱓊One of Shirahama's top attractions
    󱨠40% positive reviews
  • Sandanbeki Cliffs
    6
    4.9/5
    󰺂5.2
    Shirahama64.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊50ft cliffs & 1.2mi views
    󱓊Explore 118-foot-deep sea cave
    󱨠43% positive reviews
  • Shirarahama Beach
    7
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.1
    Shirahama62.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Diving & surfing water activities
    󱓊Summer diving & beach volleyball
    󱨠35% positive reviews
  • Kuroshio Market
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.0
    Wakayama8.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Savor Wakayama's specialty sashimi
    Watch the Tuna Cutting Show at noon
    󱨠Saved by 143 users󱨠42% positive reviews
  • Kishi Station
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂4.8
    Kinokawa13.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cherry blossoms: a photographer's paradise
    󱓊Photo with cat stationmaster
    󱨠30% positive reviews
  • Koyasan
    10
    4.9/5
    󰺂4.7
    Koya38.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Natural oxygen bar in mountains
    󰋄Millennium heritage & serene Koyasan
    󱨠43% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Wakayama Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture:Adventure World, Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route, Nakishirahama Onsen, Wakayama Castle, Senjojiki Rock Plateau
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture include:Adventure World:4.8, Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route:4.6, Nakishirahama Onsen:4.8, Wakayama Castle:4.6, Senjojiki Rock Plateau:4.7
At what locations in Wakayama Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture are mainly located in:Adventure World:Shirahama, Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route:Tanabe, Nakishirahama Onsen:Shirahama, Wakayama Castle:Wakayama, Senjojiki Rock Plateau:Shirahama
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