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Welcome to the official page of the Wakayama Tourism Federation of Japan! Wakayama is located next south of Osaka, and has easy access from Kansai International Airport. Though it is close to big cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara etc, Wakayama is rich in beautiful nature such as waterfall, deep mountains, white sand beaches and cliffs. Our two major UNESCO world heritage sites, Koyasan and K

umano, are together registered as 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'. If you are looking for the destination for relaxing and making yourself at home, Wakayama would be one of your choices!!

15/01/2025

The magnificent Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine has drawn pilgrims for thousands of years.
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📍 Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, Wakayama

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08/01/2025

The vivid vermilion of Konpon Daito pagoda adds a splash of color to an almost monochrome, snowy scene.
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📍 Kongobu-ji Head Temple, Wakayama

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Make it your New Year's resolution to visit the beautiful Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple. If you are lucky, it might be dusted with snow.
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📍 Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, Wakayama

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25/12/2024

Hoping for a white Christmas! The halls of Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex look even prettier, dusted with snow.
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📍 Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex, Wakayama

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18/12/2024

Fiery reflections at Momijidani Teien Garden, in the grounds of Wakayama Castle. The evening light-up event continues through winter.
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📍 Momijidani Teien Garden, Wakayama

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11/12/2024

A colorful collaboration of golden gingkos, fiery maples, and vermillion torii gates at Yuyadani Benzaitensha Shrine.
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📍 Yuyadani Benzaitensha Shrine, Wakayama

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04/12/2024

Soft light filters through the trees along the sacred paths of the Kumano Kodo, adding to the mystical atmosphere.
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📍 Kumano Kodo, Wakayama

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27/11/2024

On a clear autumn day, you can experience the natural beauty and spirituality of Koyasan
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📍 Daishi Kyokai Training Center Garden, Wakayama

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20/11/2024

Enjoy the satisfying symmetry of Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, at the heart of Kumano.
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📍 Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, Wakayama

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13/11/2024

The majestic Chumon Gate, mirrored in rain water, proves the saying that "beauty is truth's reflection."
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📍 Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex, Wakayama

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06/11/2024

Wakayama is a land of endless beauty in every season. Don't miss the autumn cosmos blooms at Washigamine Cosmos Park!
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📍 Washigamine Cosmos Park, Wakayama

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30/10/2024

Soft shafts of sunlight illuminate the pathways through Okuno-in, one of the most sacred places in Japan.
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📍 Okuno-in, Wakayama

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23/10/2024

It is said that the deities first descended to earth here on Mt. Gongen-yama. Seeing the natural beauty of this place, it is easy to believe.
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📍 Kamikura-jinja Shrine, Wakayama

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16/10/2024

At low tide, you can walk out to the magical Benten-jima Island. The popular spiritual spot has been shaped by centuries of erosion.
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📍 Benten-jima Island, Wakayama

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09/10/2024

Autumn in Wakayama is harvest time. The contrast between golden rice and the dramatic black torii gate at Oyunohara is unforgettable.

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📍 Oyunohara, Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, Wakayama

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02/10/2024

An unforgettable sight: early morning prayers at Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex.
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📍 Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex, Wakayama

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25/09/2024

Embark on a timeless journey, following the ancient pilgrim paths of the Kumano Kodo.
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📍 Daimon-zaka, Wakayama

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