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Old castle town turned industrial
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Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2025
If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara..
Wakayama Top 10
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![Kitayama Log Rafting]( "Kitayama Log Rafting")
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![Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha]( "Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha")
2Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha
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![Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing]( "Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing")
3Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing
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![Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever]( "Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever")
4Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever
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![Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan]( "Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan")
5Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan
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![Temple Camp in Kumano]( "Temple Camp in Kumano")
6Temple Camp in Kumano
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![Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura]( "Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura")
7Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura
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![Cycling in Southern Wakayama]( "Cycling in Southern Wakayama")
8Cycling in Southern Wakayama
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
9One Day in Nachi-Katsuura
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![KOYA SAN]( "KOYA SAN")
10KOYA SAN
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![Koyasan Access Guide]( "Koyasan Access Guide")
1Koyasan Access Guide
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
2One Day in Nachi-Katsuura
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![The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird]( "The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird")
3The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird
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![Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival]( "Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival")
4Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival
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![Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate]( "Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate")
5Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate
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![Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival]( "Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival")
6Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival
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![Riding the Kuroshio Train]( "Riding the Kuroshio Train")
7Riding the Kuroshio Train
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![Tsubo-yu Onsen]( "Tsubo-yu Onsen")
8Tsubo-yu Onsen
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![Sky Lantern Festival]( "Sky Lantern Festival")
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![A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan]( "A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan")
10A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan
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![Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura]( "Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura")
1Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura
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![Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha]( "Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha")
2Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha
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![Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing]( "Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing")
3Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing
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![Kitayama Log Rafting]( "Kitayama Log Rafting")
4Kitayama Log Rafting
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![Cycling in Southern Wakayama]( "Cycling in Southern Wakayama")
5Cycling in Southern Wakayama
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![Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan]( "Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan")
6Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan
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![Temple Camp in Kumano]( "Temple Camp in Kumano")
7Temple Camp in Kumano
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
8One Day in Nachi-Katsuura
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![Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji]( "Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji")
9Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji
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![Yume – The Queen of Kaki]( "Yume – The Queen of Kaki")
10Yume – The Queen of Kaki
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Where to eat in Wakayama City
Japanese
Kuroshio Market
José Manuel ZardainKuroshio market is the highlight of Marina City in Wakayama. Watch the tuna cutting presentation and eat some maguro or blue fin..
Japanese
Wakayama City Hall Cafeteria
Mandy BartokSitting on the 14th floor of the Wakayama City Hall, the City Hall Cafeteria offers fast (but tasty) food with the best castle..
Places to stay in Wakayama City
Western
Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama
Mandy BartokDormy Inn Premium Wakayama is centrally located and has comfy beds, copious breakfasts and its own on-site onsen.
Accommodation
Guesthouse Rico
José Manuel ZardainLocated at a former Yakuza (Japanese mafia) owned neighbourhood, owners Mari and Takashi, are changing the area with its vision..
Latest Wakayama City Reports
Activities
Wakayama Top 10 Attractions
Wakayama Prefecture, located on Kii Peninsula in the Kansai area of the main Honshu island, Japan, is home to Wakayama Castle; the..
Activities
Don't Forget Marina City!
Nadiah EndarwyVisit Marina City in Wakayama for a day of fish, fruit and fun!
Culture
Tanpopo-no-ye Art Exhibition
José Manuel ZardainA unique exhibition in Wakayama City presenting the art pieces of adults with disabilities.