What to do in Wakayama Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.
A circular road bridge over a coastal area with rocky terrain and dense greenery.
A multi-tiered pagoda with a waterfall in the background.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, illuminated by warm lighting.

Things to do

Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

£55
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

£183
per adult
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour
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Kyoto/Osaka: Awaji Island Flower Fields & Fruit Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Awaji Island Flower Fields & Fruit Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £56 per adult
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £688 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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Osaka: Samurai Master’s Real Sword Show＆Experience+Sukiyaki

Osaka: Samurai Master’s Real Sword Show＆Experience+Sukiyaki

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £63 per adult
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Osaka: Sacred Inunaki Mountain and Shippouryuji Temple Tour

Osaka: Sacred Inunaki Mountain and Shippouryuji Temple Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £223 per adult
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Iriomote: Full-Day Plan - Guided Photo Tour

Iriomote: Full-Day Plan - Guided Photo Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £63 per adult
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What to do in Wakayama Prefecture

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Adventure World

9.2/10 (246 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Adventure World during your trip to Shirahama. Wander the beaches or discover the area's hot springs.
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Where to stay in Wakayama Prefecture

Find the best Wakayama Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Katsuura

If you're spending some time in Katsuura, Yoshino-Kumano National Park and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range are top sights worth seeing.

Wakayama Marina City

If you're spending some time in Wakayama Marina City, Porto Europa and Kuroshio Market are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Wakayama Prefecture

A beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and a large green hill.

Shirahama

A bustling street with neon signs, a tower, and traditional lanterns.

Osaka

A beach at sunset with silhouettes of people and a pier extending into the water.

Izumisano

A traditional wooden structure with multiple roofs and a forested backdrop.

Tanabe

A multi-tiered pagoda with a waterfall in the background.

Nachikatsuura

A multi-tiered pagoda surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Minabe

A calm river flanked by dense green trees and a sandy beach.
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Kawachinagano

A rural landscape with a winding road, buildings, and a forested hill with distant mountains.

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