view of sunset behind giant rocks in the water

Wakayama

Enjoy An Oceanside Holiday

Located on the Kii Peninsula, Wakayama offers a range of culinary and outdoor activities, including ancient trails on the Ohechi route of the World Heritage-listed Kumano Kodo. The area is also great for relaxation with its many hot spring facilities, which draw in locals and visitors alike.

Participating Hotels
front of fairfield hotel at dusk

Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto

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view of fairfield hotel behind some green plants

Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami

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Featured Attractions
View of Hashigui Iwa rocks at sunset

Hashiguiiwa Rocks

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Kashinozaki Lighthouse tower during the day

Kashinozaki Lighthouse

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Exterior view of Cape Shionomisaki Tourist Tower

Cape Shionomisaki Tourist Tower

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A view of the lake and nearby mountains at Michi-no-Eki Ichimaiiwa Camp & Food Monolith

Michi-no-Eki Ichimaiiwa Camp & Food Monolith

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A river flowing through the rocks at Michinoeki Takinohaitaro

Michi-no-Eki Takinohaitaro

Rocks at Michinoeki Mushikuiiwa

Michi-no-Eki Mushikuiiwa

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View of the Umikongo Rocks in Wakayama Prefecture

Umikongo Rocks

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A fish tank with colorful fish swimming inside at Kushimoto Marine Park

Kushimoto Marine Park

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Exterior of Taiji-cho Whale Museium in Wakayama Prefecture

Taiji-cho Whale Museum

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A shrine standing in front of the Nachi waterfall

Nachi Falls

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Exterior view of Susami Aquarium of Crab and Shrimp in Wakayama Prefecture

Susami Aquarium of Crab and Shrimp

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View of Koibito Cape in Wakayama Prefecture

Koibito (Lovers) Cape

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View of the waterfall at Shizuku Falls in Wakayama Prefecture

Shizuku Falls

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A statue standing in the Japanese Nursery Song Garden with a view of the ocean.

Japanese Nursery Song Garden

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A view of Shirarahama Beach with palm trees and resort hotels in the distance

Shirarahama Beach

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A view of Engetsu Island at sunset in Wakayama Prefecture

Engetsu Island

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View of the Senjojiki Rock Plateau in Wakayama Prefecture

Senjojiki Rock Plateau

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Water flowing through the Sandanbeki Cave in Wakayama

Sandanbeki Cave

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A panda playing with a piece of bamboo

Adventure World

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Dinosaur mascot standing at the entrance of Shirahama Energy Land

Shirahama Energy Land

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view of ocean with sunset in background

Hashiguiiwa Rocks

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dinosaur mascot in front of local attraction

Shirahama Energy Land

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Featured Restaurants
Hot tea being poured over a bowl of rice and fresh fish

Manko

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Ohashi

Fried shrimp and hamburger steak served with vegetables

Restaurant Kukai

A bowl of hot udon in broth with a small bowl on the side for serving

Udon & Soba Hashigui

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Cape Town

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Kairi

A plate of sliced sashimi served with wasabi

Izakaya Kagura

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Seaside bal Nansea's

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Restaurant Sokai

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Susami Yoichi

Interior of Sushikiri with a wooden counter and chairs

Susami Sushikiri

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Miki Shokudo

Pasta topped with a white cream sauce

BUSH DE COFFEE

Curry rice topped with deep-fried cutlet

Taikobo

Freshly baked melon shaped bread and pastries

Fresh Bakery Fukujudo

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Tatsunoya

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Kaisen Kokorozushi

A plate of grilled fish with Japanese sake on the side

Gyosaikeishoku Kou

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Seafood Restaurant Kanpachiya