Wakayama

Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southwest of the Kii Peninsula and is a land where a timeless history and abundant nature thrive. Its greatest attraction is the UNESCO World Heritage "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range." Mt. Koya, the holy ground of Shingon esoteric Buddhism founded by Kukai, and the "Kumano Kodo" connecting the three Kumano shrines, which have drawn people's faith since ancient times, bring spiritual peace to those who visit. The natural environment is also varied. "Shirarahama" in Nanki-Shirahama, with its gleaming white sand, is known as one of Japan's finest beach resorts. You will also be overwhelmed by the grandeur of Nachi Falls, which has the greatest drop of any single-tier waterfall in Japan. In terms of food, you can fully enjoy the bounty of mountain and sea, including "ume" and "mikan," for which the prefecture leads Japan in production, fresh tuna landed at Katsuura Fishing Port, and "Wakayama ramen," known for its pork-bone and soy sauce-based soup. There are also plenty of spots enjoyable for families, such as Adventure World. We invite you to spend a fulfilling time in Wakayama, where history, nature, and fine food are all found.