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Wakayama Castle Thanks Lantern 2026
A magical spring evening awaits in Wakayama as Wakayama Castle Thanks Lantern prepares to illuminate the sky above the city's..
Activities
Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival 2026
Each year during spring, Wakayama's Kimiidera Temple is home to a sakura festival that celebrates these beautiful blooms in..
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![Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing]( "Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing")
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![Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura]( "Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura")
2Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
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![Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan]( "Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan")
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![Cycling in Southern Wakayama]( "Cycling in Southern Wakayama")
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![Temple Camp in Kumano]( "Temple Camp in Kumano")
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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")
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![Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever]( "Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever")
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![Kitayama Log Rafting]( "Kitayama Log Rafting")
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![KOYA SAN]( "KOYA SAN")
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![Koyasan Access Guide]( "Koyasan Access Guide")
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![Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival]( "Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival")
2Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival
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![Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival]( "Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival")
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![Wakayama All Meat Festa]( "Wakayama All Meat Festa")
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![Wakayama Castle Thanks Lantern]( "Wakayama Castle Thanks Lantern")
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
6One Day in Nachi-Katsuura
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![Hongu Taisha Spring Festival]( "Hongu Taisha Spring Festival")
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![Shirahama Beach]( "Shirahama Beach")
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![Japan's Waikiki: Visiting Shirahama Beach]( "Japan's Waikiki: Visiting Shirahama Beach")
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![The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird]( "The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird")
10The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird
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![Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura]( "Cherry 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")
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![Kitayama Log Rafting]( "Kitayama Log Rafting")
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![Cycling in Southern Wakayama]( "Cycling in Southern Wakayama")
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![Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan]( "Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan")
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![Temple Camp in Kumano]( "Temple Camp in Kumano")
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![One Day in Nachi-Katsuura]( "One Day in Nachi-Katsuura")
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![Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji]( "Temple & Adventure at Daitai-ji")
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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.