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
    󰺂6.4
    52.39
    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
    4.8/5
    AdabadcatAdabadcat

    It is a really good place for family! its fun and many amazing animal show!

  • Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Routetop_2
    󰺂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
    4.6/5
    到处玩玩到处玩玩

    The journey is a truly remarkable one, with world cultural heritage sites intertwined throughout. Many years from now, I might still recall these mountain streams, waterfalls, and creeks, the rain, dew, and gentle breezes, and my reverence for the gods!

  • Nakishirahama Onsentop_3
    󰺂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
    4.8/5
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    enjoying and relaxing in this onsen...very much , the trip is enjoyable and with a comfortable stay for a very nice recharge

  • Wakayama Castle
    4
    󰺂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
    4.6/5
    BiancaArielBiancaAriel

    There is a post office building next to Wakayama Castle and a bus stop at the entrance of the castle. It seems to be easily accessible from JR Wakayama Station by bus. There are a zoo and a garden together in the castle, and you can find the direction of the castle keep with the sign. The admission ticket is 410 yen. I went to the observatory on a very hot day, and the cool wind blew, so I wanted to stand for a long time.

  • Senjojiki Rock Plateau
    5
    󰺂5.3
    Shirahama63.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Autumn leaves create stunning scenery
    󱓊One of Shirahama's top attractions
    󱨠40% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    AcismeAcisme

    The landmark of Shirahama, a must-visit spot The visual effect of the thousand-layer chocolate cake 🍰 The aerial photography is also very impressive, and it is also a scenic spot with a wasteland style If you want to take pictures, it is suitable to wear bright and bright colors, such as red

  • Sandanbeki Cliffs
    6
    󰺂5.2
    Shirahama64.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊50ft cliffs & 1.2mi views
    󱓊Explore 118-foot-deep sea cave
    󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    msmsmsms

    You must go to the cave. The elevator goes down 36 meters, close to sea level, and the waves are rolling. 1500 yen is very worthwhile! The rocks are from the mines, and the colors are bright, which is the first time I have seen it in my life.

  • Shirarahama Beach
    7
    󰺂5.1
    Shirahama62.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Diving & surfing water activities
    󱓊Summer diving & beach volleyball
    󱨠35% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    西等记忆西等记忆

    The seawater is green. It was early in the morning of New Year so there were not many people. Two families were walking on the beach with their children. It was very nice! The beach was easy to walk on because it had just rained. If it was sunny, it would be very slippery! There is also a small pavilion for free foot bathing nearby! I also found a dolphin-shaped shower device by chance.

  • Kuroshio Market
    8
    󰺂4.9
    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
    4.7/5
    夜遊関西夜遊関西

    The Kuroshio Market, not far from Wakayama, is a classic tourist attraction. The tuna there is a specialty, fresher and cheaper than the Kuromon Market in Osaka. You can use the Kansai Pass and take the bus for free.

  • Kishi Station
    9
    󰺂4.8
    Kinokawa13.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cherry blossoms: a photographer's paradise
    󱓊Photo with cat stationmaster
    󱨠30% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    armsmanarmsman

    It's quite interesting to take a trip. You can take the JR from downtown to Wakayama and then transfer (pay attention to the Kansai Express train, don't take it to the airport). There is a yakiniku set meal restaurant outside Kishi. The price is not cheap, but the meat tastes good, and the boss and his wife are quite polite. The rest is to take pictures and look around. Two hours is enough to get out of Wakayama.

  • Koyasan
    10
    󰺂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
    4.9/5
    会发光的花卷会发光的花卷

    The only regret to go to Gaoye Mountain this time is that I didn't stay on the mountain for one night. Plus, I took the train from Wakayama City for an hour and a half to Hashimoto City on the day before going up the mountain. I made an appointment to meet a friend. I had a lot to talk about, but the relationship of time, an hour ended in a hurry, and then went up the mountain. If you live on the mountain, everything is fine, you can slowly feel the quiet, but the accommodation seems to be very tight, there is no way to book the hotel on the day, especially a good hotel, so everyone must pay attention, if you want to stay on the mountain overnight, you must book in advance. The package can be used for two consecutive days, and the next day can be slowly transferred again.

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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