Culture A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan Róisín Finnerty Discover a new world in the spiritual center of Wakayama. Mount Koya offers a new perspective on the traditional world of Jap...
Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
9 Culture Sandanbeki Cliffs and Caves Larry Knipfing The Sandanbeki pirate Cliffs and Caves in Wakayama are mysterious and fun!
8 Culture Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls Masayoshi Hirose Rare build-up of ice on the rocks of Nachi Falls, and beautiful Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
Culture Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors c...
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
Culture The Sandy Shores of Shirahama Róisín Finnerty Come and relax on the sandy beaches of Shirahama and explore the beautiful coastal landscapes nearby. A great place for trave...
Culture The Sento Experience at Koufuku-Yu José Manuel Zardain Visiting a sento is an experience which will make you notice its rich and long-held tradition in the country. This is a defin...
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty The stunning backdrop of Nachi Waterfalls has become an iconic photo of Japan. Why not come and discover the area for yoursel...
Culture Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival 2025 Alena Eckelmann The spring festival at the Hongu Taisha from April 13th to 15th each year gets absolutely everyone in Hongu Town to participa...
