Things to Do in Wakayama - Top Tours and Activities

Wakayama is home to several sacred sites. Walk the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage route to Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, Hiro Jinja Shrine and the Nachi Waterfall. Stay overnight at Mt. Koya, a 1,200-year-old sacred location for Buddhism in Japan located in a valley in Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park. Relax in the thermal waters of Shirahama Onsen or stroll around mighty Wakayama Castle. Marine sports lovers will find the prefecture's coasts to be a great spot for canoeing and kayaking adventures too!