Culture Tanpopo-no-ye Art Exhibition Jose Manuel Zardain A unique exhibition in Wakayama City presenting the art pieces of adults with disabilities.
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 yourself?..
Culture Niutsushime-jinja Shrine & Jison-in Temple Róisín Finnerty Mount Koya's spiritual realm extends further, come and discover the Niutsushime Shrine and Jisonin Temple, which play their..
11 Culture Oku-no-in Cemetery, Koya-san Peter Sidell Near Osaka in Japan's Wakayama prefecture, the Buddhist mountain Koya-san is home to Oku-no-in, an ancient forest cemetery with..
12 Culture Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate Larry Knipfing Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..
Historical Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails Alena Eckelmann For over 1,000 years Kumano has attracted Japanese worshippers and seekers, and old trails, more or less intact, cross-cross Wakayama's..
Historical 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..
Culture Tanabe Festival Jul 24th - Jul 25th The Tanabe Festival takes place every year on the 24th and 25th of July in Tanabe City. During the festivities various processions..