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What to Do
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Adventure World
4.8
/5
134 Reviews
"Amusement parks"
Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
4.6
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33 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Wakayama Castle
4.6
/5
92 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Senjojiki Rock Plateau
4.7
/5
45 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Shirarahama Beach
4.5
/5
29 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Sandanbeki Cliffs
4.8
/5
60 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kuroshio Market
4.7
/5
37 Reviews
Kimii-dera
4.5
/5
17 Reviews
Shirahama Onsen
4.8
/5
18 Reviews
Koyasan
4.9
/5
48 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Mountain climbing"
Engetsu Island
4.7
/5
15 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Nachi Waterfall
4.5
/5
23 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Natural scenery"
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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Nanki Shirahama Nagominoyu Kachofugetsu
4.4
/5
12 Reviews
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
4.7
/5
1,205 Reviews
Hotel Route Inn Hashimoto
4.5
/5
103 Reviews
Forest Inn Gobo
3.6
/5
7 Reviews
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4.7
/5
512 Reviews
Hotel Route-Inn Grand Kainan Ekimae
4.3
/5
12 Reviews
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama
4.7
/5
429 Reviews
Hotel Route Inn Kinokawa
4.5
/5
42 Reviews
Comfort Hotel Wakayama
4.6
/5
261 Reviews
Smile Hotel Wakayama
4.2
/5
129 Reviews
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nanki Kushimoto
4.0
/5
36 Reviews
Wakayama Daiichi Fuji Hotel
4.0
/5
112 Reviews
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Mutsuaoi
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Hotel de Yoshino
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"Western-style"
Izumi
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"Japanese"
enen
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"Barbeque"
Shintani
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Yakiniku Carosso
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"Barbeque"
Tan Tan Musotaten
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Kaisen sushi Toretore icihba
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17 Reviews
Avg. AUD45/person
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Wa-so Chuka-an Baki
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Ginpei Wakayama Ekimae
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7 Reviews
Avg. AUD31/person
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HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.9
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42 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
8.5
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.8
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9.1
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431 Reviews
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9.3
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99 Reviews
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9.4
/5
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9.1
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9.4
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9.4
/5
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Legoland Japan Hotel
9.2
/5
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Hanagoyomi
9.1
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Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
9.0
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9.4
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9.5
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9.3
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489 Reviews
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9.5
/5
306 Reviews
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9.1
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260 Reviews
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9.5
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9.3
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9.7
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8.9
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9.4
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9.1
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8.9
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9.3
/5
99 Reviews
Togetsutei
8.6
/5
53 Reviews
Rangetsu
9.8
/5
72 Reviews
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9.2
/5
601 Reviews
Aloft Osaka Dojima
9.1
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129 Reviews
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9.1
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431 Reviews
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9.3
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585 Reviews
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9.7
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639 Reviews
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
9.3
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9.4
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73 Reviews
Mogana
9.1
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41 Reviews
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9.4
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62 Reviews
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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
9.9
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KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
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Maana Kiyomizu
9.3
/5
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Kyo No Ondokoro Kamanza Nijo #2
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Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu
9.7
/5
1 Reviews
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7
8.9
/5
4 Reviews
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9.4
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Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3
10.0
/5
2 Reviews
Gion Shirakawa No Yado
9.2
/5
10 Reviews
Setonite
8.1
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2 Reviews
Amayadori Ujousouan
9.3
/5
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Konjaku-So Dotonbori
9.0
/5
7 Reviews
Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Wakayama Prefecture
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Hanagoyomi
9.1
/5
26 Reviews
Hotel New Awaji
9.0
/5
17 Reviews
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
9.0
/5
235 Reviews
Nanten-En
9.3
/5
59 Reviews
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring
9.0
/5
559 Reviews
Okuno Hosomichi
9.3
/5
41 Reviews
Arimasansoh Goshobessho
9.5
/5
25 Reviews
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.3
/5
142 Reviews
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
9.5
/5
306 Reviews
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
9.5
/5
128 Reviews
Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi
9.1
/5
154 Reviews
Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano -Adult only-
9.6
/5
63 Reviews
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
9.3
/5
130 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.3
/5
1,504 Reviews
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
9.2
/5
1,634 Reviews
The St. Regis Osaka
9.0
/5
176 Reviews
Conrad Osaka
9.5
/5
238 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.1
/5
431 Reviews
InterContinental Hotel Osaka
9.5
/5
820 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Osaka
9.6
/5
1,131 Reviews
Hotel New Otani Osaka
9.5
/5
1,045 Reviews
Nara Hotel
9.4
/5
370 Reviews
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.3
/5
99 Reviews
MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin
9.7
/5
51 Reviews
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Kobe Kitano Hotel
8.8
/5
66 Reviews
OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts
8.7
/5
159 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.3
/5
1,504 Reviews
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
9.3
/5
1,235 Reviews
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
9.2
/5
1,634 Reviews
CUVÉE J2 HOTEL OSAKA by Onko Chishin
8.8
/5
44 Reviews
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
9.0
/5
2,527 Reviews
voco Osaka Central
9.1
/5
611 Reviews
Courtyard Osaka Honmachi
9.2
/5
540 Reviews
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
9.2
/5
1,747 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
9.6
/5
95 Reviews
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.3
/5
142 Reviews
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Hanagoyomi
9.1
/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
9.3
/5
59 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.4
/5
1,116 Reviews
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.1
/5
1,536 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
9.4
/5
768 Reviews
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4
/5
1,601 Reviews
Oriental Hotel Universal City
9.3
/5
1,190 Reviews
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.2
/5
509 Reviews
Resort Hotel Moana Coast
8.6
/5
2 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Wakayama Prefecture
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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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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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
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Parks
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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Katsuura Onsen
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2025 Senshuhanabi in Sennan
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Kishi Station
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Rinku Town
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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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Taiji-cho Whale Museum
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Senjojiki Rock Plateau
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Shirarahama Beach
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Izumi
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Ideshoten
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Noka Restaurant Mikanbatake
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