Title: Visit Wakayama Prefecture: Best of Wakayama Prefecture Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Wakayama Prefecture

## Japan

![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)

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![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)

### Popular cities in Wakayama Prefecture

[Shirahama

Known for Hot springs, Sea and Spas

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Explore Shirahama: its hot springs, aquarium, beaches, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Adventure World
- Shirahama Beach
- Senjojiki

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[Nachikatsuura

Known for Hot springs, Sea and Boating

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Relaxing Nachikatsuura awaits: its hot springs, UNESCO site, monuments, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
- Seigantoji Temple

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[Koya

Known for Temples, Gardens and Culture

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Love temples, gardens, and forests? Get away to Koya! 

## Reasons to visit

- Mount Koyasan
- Okunoin Temple

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[Wakayama

Known for Castle, Sea and Temples

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Escape to Wakayama! Enjoy its temples, monuments, and history. 

## Reasons to visit

- Wakayama Castle

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[Kushimoto

Known for Diving, Boating and Ports

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Kushimoto awaits: its diving, sightseeing, aquarium, and more! 

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[Tanabe

Known for Hot springs, Culture and Spas

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Trip time! Discover the hot springs, UNESCO site, and aquarium in tropical Tanabe. 

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