Wakayama 和歌山県
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Right now in Wakayama
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October: Autumn
- 高野山Koyasan: Okunoin and Kongobu-jiCool in summer at about 800 m altitude; autumn colour in early November; cold and sometimes snowy in winter.
- 熊野那智Kumano Kodo and Kumano Nachi Taisha with Nachi FallsSpring and autumn are best for walking; summer is hot and humid, and typhoons can close trails.
- 白浜ShirahamaSwimming season opens early (May) and runs through summer, with beach fireworks on 30 July and 10 August.
1 place
Temples & shrines
The big names and the quiet ones, from gold pavilions to neighbourhood shrines.
- 高野山On our list
Koyasan
Koyasan: Okunoin and Kongobu-ji
Best in May–June, October–November
2 places
Gardens, rivers & hills
Somewhere to slow down: riverbanks, gardens, parks and views from the hills.
- 熊野那智On our list
Nachisan
Kumano Kodo and Kumano Nachi Taisha with Nachi Falls
Best in March–May, October–November
- 白浜On our list
Shirahama
Shirahama
Best in May–September
From the journal
Wakayama on Shibuya246
We haven't posted from Wakayama yet. The places above are on our list, with notes from official sources checked every quarter. Our own photos will appear here after we visit.