What to do in Wakayama Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket

CA $42
per adult
Godzilla Intercept Operation Awaji Attraction Ticket
Osaka Kansai Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Osaka & Kyoto Luggage Services - Airport / Hotel (1 Ticket for 1 Bags)

CA $48
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka & Kyoto Luggage Services - Airport / Hotel (1 Ticket for 1 Bags)
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal

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

CA $89
per adult
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo, Kimono & Hot Pot Meal
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka

Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka

CA $122
per adult
Up-Close Sumo Experience at Ochi Stable: Wear Kimono in Osaka
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour

CA $348
per adult
The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour
Kyoto Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Kyoto Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

CA $152
per traveller
Kyoto Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
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Awaji Private Charter｜Flower Hills, Coast & Pancake

Awaji Private Charter｜Flower Hills, Coast & Pancake

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $108 per adult
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Osaka: Sumo Show, Experience&Challenge with Giant Wrestlers

Osaka: Sumo Show, Experience&Challenge with Giant Wrestlers

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $108 per adult
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From Osaka: Shirahama Beach Small Group Day Trip

From Osaka: Shirahama Beach Small Group Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $102 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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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 CA $433 per adult
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Osaka, Kyoto & Nara 5 Days Tour with Accomodation

Osaka, Kyoto & Nara 5 Days Tour with Accomodation

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $4,064 per adult
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What to do in Wakayama Prefecture

Stay near popular Wakayama Prefecture attractions

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Adventure World

9.2/10 (246 reviews)
Visit the native and exotic 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 and neighborhoods 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.

Kada

While Kada isn't home to many top sights, Kada Beach and Awashima Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Wakayama Prefecture

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Shirahama

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Izumi

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Osaka

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Izumisano

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Wakayama

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Awaji

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Sumoto

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Kaizuka