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Adventure World
4.8
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133 Reviews
"Amusement parks"
Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
4.6
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33 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Wakayama Castle
4.6
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92 Reviews
"Night Attractions"
Senjojiki Rock Plateau
4.7
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45 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Shirarahama Beach
4.5
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29 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Sandanbeki Cliffs
4.8
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60 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kuroshio Market
4.7
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37 Reviews
Shirahama Onsen
4.8
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18 Reviews
Kimii-dera
4.5
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17 Reviews
Koyasan
4.9
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48 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Mountain climbing"
Engetsu Island
4.7
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15 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Nachi Waterfall
4.5
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23 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Wakayama Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
4.5
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102 Reviews
Nanki Shirahama Nagominoyu Kachofugetsu
4.1
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Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
4.2
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71 Reviews
Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu
4.6
/5
757 Reviews
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
4.7
/5
1,159 Reviews
Hotel Newpalace
4.5
/5
143 Reviews
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
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/5
87 Reviews
Hotel Route-Inn Grand Kainan Ekimae
4.3
/5
12 Reviews
CANDEO HOTELS Nankai Wakayama
4.7
/5
485 Reviews
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama
4.7
/5
406 Reviews
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
4.7
/5
438 Reviews
Shiraraso Grand Hotel
4.7
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422 Reviews
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"Western-style"
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Yakiniku Carosso
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Ginpei Wakayama Ekimae
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"Japanese"
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"Japanese"
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8.9
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
8.6
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.8
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The St. Regis Osaka
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9.1
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421 Reviews
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9.2
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98 Reviews
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9.5
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9.5
/5
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9.1
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9.4
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9.3
/5
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9.2
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Legoland Japan Hotel
9.2
/5
369 Reviews
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Hanagoyomi
9.2
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Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
9.1
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9.4
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299 Reviews
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9.1
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9.2
/5
98 Reviews
Togetsutei
8.6
/5
53 Reviews
Rangetsu
9.8
/5
71 Reviews
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/5
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Aloft Osaka Dojima
9.1
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127 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.1
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421 Reviews
Zentis Osaka
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562 Reviews
The Thousand Kyoto
9.7
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9.3
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112 Reviews
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9.4
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72 Reviews
Mogana
8.7
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39 Reviews
Nol Kyoto Sanjo
9.4
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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
9.9
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Maana Kiyomizu
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/5
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/5
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8.9
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9.4
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10.0
/5
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Gion Shirakawa No Yado
9.2
/5
9 Reviews
Setonite
8.1
/5
2 Reviews
Amayadori Ujousouan
9.0
/5
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Konjaku-So Dotonbori
9.0
/5
7 Reviews
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi
9.0
/5
95 Reviews
Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Wakayama Prefecture
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Hanagoyomi
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/5
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Hotel New Awaji
8.9
/5
16 Reviews
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
9.1
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233 Reviews
Nanten-En
9.2
/5
56 Reviews
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring
8.9
/5
545 Reviews
Okuno Hosomichi
9.3
/5
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Arimasansoh Goshobessho
9.4
/5
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Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.3
/5
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Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
9.5
/5
299 Reviews
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
9.5
/5
128 Reviews
Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi
9.0
/5
150 Reviews
Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano -Adult only-
9.6
/5
62 Reviews
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
9.3
/5
124 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.4
/5
1,464 Reviews
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
9.2
/5
1,605 Reviews
The St. Regis Osaka
9.1
/5
171 Reviews
Conrad Osaka
9.5
/5
237 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.1
/5
421 Reviews
InterContinental Hotel Osaka
9.5
/5
806 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Osaka
9.6
/5
1,097 Reviews
Hotel New Otani Osaka
9.5
/5
1,025 Reviews
Nara Hotel
9.3
/5
359 Reviews
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.2
/5
98 Reviews
MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin
9.6
/5
50 Reviews
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Kobe Kitano Hotel
8.8
/5
66 Reviews
OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts
8.6
/5
159 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.4
/5
1,464 Reviews
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
9.3
/5
1,193 Reviews
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
9.2
/5
1,605 Reviews
CUVÉE J2 HOTEL OSAKA by Onko Chishin
8.7
/5
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Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
8.9
/5
2,473 Reviews
voco Osaka Central
9.1
/5
603 Reviews
Courtyard Osaka Honmachi
9.3
/5
522 Reviews
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
9.2
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1,717 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
9.6
/5
90 Reviews
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.3
/5
141 Reviews
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Hanagoyomi
9.2
/5
26 Reviews
Amahara
8.9
/5
6 Reviews
Awakan
8.8
/5
41 Reviews
Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel
10.0
/5
1 Reviews
Nanten-En
9.2
/5
56 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.5
/5
1,089 Reviews
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.1
/5
1,489 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
9.4
/5
756 Reviews
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.3
/5
1,552 Reviews
Oriental Hotel Universal City
9.3
/5
1,152 Reviews
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9.2
/5
498 Reviews
Resort Hotel Moana Coast
8.5
/5
2 Reviews
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Historical attractions
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Beaches and shores
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Sightseeing tours
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Farms and pastures
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Popular Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
Adventure World
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Senjojiki Rock Plateau
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Shirarahama Beach
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Wakayama Castle
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Kuroshio Market
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Nachi Waterfall
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Kumano Nachitaisha
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Taiji-cho Whale Museum
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Adventure World
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Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
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Senjojiki Rock Plateau
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Koyasan
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Universal Studios Japan
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Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
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Nachi Waterfall
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Kumano Nachitaisha
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Kumano Kodo - Nakahechi Daimon-saka Pilgrim Route
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Kishi Station
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Rinku Town
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Universal Studios Japan
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Koyasan
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Universal Studios Japan
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Kongobu-ji Okuno-in
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Taiji-cho Whale Museum
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