7 Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine Takako Sakamoto Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, the second shrine of Three Major Shrines in Kumano, is known as 'A Place of Resurrection'...
7 Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine Takako Sakamoto Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine in Kumano region of Wakayama Prefecture was considered a power spot in ancient times, and combines both..
Culture Sky Lantern Festival 2022 Nov 19th - Dec 3rd 2022 Past Event As the weather cools down, a wide variety of illumination events begin to pop up at various locations across Japan. One such event..
Culture Kishu Aoi Kiln Ceramics Exhibition 2021 Aug 10th - 24th 2021 Past Event For a limited time, Wakayama's Kawahisa Museum will be showcasing an exhibition of ceramic works from Kishu Aoi Kiln. More than..
Activities Sand-Art Contest at Shirahama Beach 2016 May 26th 2016 Past Event A great Sand-Art Contest at Shirahama Beach, Wakayama.
34 Culture Koyasan's Sacred Site: Okunoin Jacquelyn Sy Kukai's Okunoin, the site of Japan's largest graveyard at Koyasan
8 Fantastic Hashigui Rocks: Wakayama Takako Sakamoto See the fantastic 'Hashigui Rocks' in Kushimoto, Wakayama, the southernmost town of Honshu Island. The coastal view along..
Culture A Visit to Koyasan: Kongobuji Su Stori Kongobuji on Mount Koya: Headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, and a truly amazing place