Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Wakayama Prefecture February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Wakayama Prefecture ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Wakayama Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Wakayama Prefecture travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wakayama-Prefecture.dx6050642) ![和歌山城 天守と御橋廊下](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060323/91f5f878-5a13-4e9a-b74e-f08bc6581713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![和歌山城 天守と御橋廊下](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060323/91f5f878-5a13-4e9a-b74e-f08bc6581713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The temples are incredibly beautiful in Koya-san, every single one of them is worth the visit #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/45306e73-7c56-4f62-8509-c0574ced3112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koyasan, a lot of walking involved](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802095/47fdc8aa-343f-406a-80ed-e0071e608052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hashi-kui-iwa , Japan Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347126/2c5cc68d-e666-4d0f-bf7b-f2c6f495ed51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Wakayama Prefecture --- ### Popular places to visit ![Panda; Shutterstock ID 332567363; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6226687/f706b6f5-5441-48e1-8fc5-fdb221cdde8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Adventure World Meet the animals who live at Adventure World during your trip to Shirahama. Wander the beaches or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adventure-World-Tanabe.d6226687.Attraction) ![Buddhist ancient religious place hidden in the secret scary forest dur](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621586074461/dec7aaa2-d014-4f57-83c1-5d7f9e176b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Koyasan Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Koyasan during your travels in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Koyasan-Koya.d553248621586074461.Attraction) ![Shirahama_ShirahamaBeach_553248621532771104_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771104/757f0034-2b5b-4735-aa25-eed5640be162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shirahama Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Shirahama Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Shirahama. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirahama-Beach-Tanabe.d553248621532771104.Attraction) ![Japanese woman wearing traditional Heian Period costume at the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route in Wakayama prefecture of Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225063/db5b32fc-40da-4f8c-a1a3-5bac52c7fb01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine You can find out about the history of Nachikatsuura when you stop by Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumano-Nachi-Taisha-Shrine-Nachikatsuura.d6225063.Attraction) ![Wakayama castle in the autumn park, Japan autumn season, Wakayama.Japan; Shutterstock ID 713479216; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145478/76ebf687-10c8-4fd0-bf28-68d1a6f390cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wakayama Castle Learn about the local history of Wakayama when you spend time at Wakayama Castle. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wakayama-Castle-Wakayama.d6145478.Attraction) ![Senjojiki - A Thousand Tatami Mats in Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan; Shutterstock ID 1127200682; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771101/b51a1921-ff3a-4a02-a0eb-8483d28f42ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Senjojiki Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Senjojiki during your travels in Shirahama. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Senjojiki-Shirahama.d553248621532771101.Attraction) ![Shirahama_SakinoyuOnsen_553248621526920725-05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920725/3dbbabdb-cbf1-42ac-81c1-6c90fdbb6369.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sakino-yu Onsen You can take time to visit Sakino-yu Onsen during your travels to Shirahama. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakino-Yu-Onsen-Tanabe.d553248621526920725.Attraction) #### Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Hongucho Hongu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumano-Hongu-Taisha-Shrine-Tanabe.d553248621532771249.Attraction) #### Shirahama Onsen You can take time to visit Shirahama Onsen during your travels to Shirahama. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirahama-Onsen-Tanabe.d553248635810425565.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Wakayama Prefecture ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nachikatsuura-Katsuura.dx553248635976007729) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wakayama Marina City If you're spending some time in Wakayama Marina City, Porto Europa and Kuroshio Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wakayama-Wakayama-Marina-City.dx553248635997949569) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Wakayama Prefecture ![Shirahama_ShirahamaBeach_553248621532771104_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771104/757f0034-2b5b-4735-aa25-eed5640be162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shirahama ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ![Marble beach in Tajiri cho in Rinku Town, Osaka Prefecture of Japan at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050842/f7ca8ef3-8a7f-4f08-ad8c-fd9225169cf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Izumisano ![Yunomine onsen Yuzutsu, onsen village in Wakayama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136907/e9577af8-f8dc-43fa-966c-ae762f6e54ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tanabe ![Japan, Wakayama Prefecture, Nacikatsuura, Nachisanseigantoji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139809/8467170b-8b03-415f-b352-08cb94922dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nachikatsuura ![Japanese Apricot(Plum Blossom) in Minabe Town Wakayama Prefecture Japan. With a bright yellow background covered with field mustard, is one of early Spring features, and the poem about Spring in Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144156/d083cada-9420-43de-8e16-ac45a8fcbf58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Minabe ![Teragaike](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165504/6d959398-ccf7-4d95-a0af-818406de8771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [JEXP](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JEXP) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kawachinagano ![view from the Hashimoto City, Wakayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326073/9f073023-ba5c-4d00-9ee9-67b1ca75fa25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hashimoto ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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