Completed in 2023 in Shirahama, Japan. Images by Nacasa & Partners Inc. "303" is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a symbolic attraction in Wakayama prefecture, Japan..
Taking up a large chunk of the Kii Peninsula, Wakayama Prefecture remains one of Japan's hidden gems.
The capital of the prefecture, also called Wakayama, is a thriving castle city that’s only an hour from Osaka by train. Elsewhere in Wakayama Prefecture you’ll find mile after mile of gorgeous coastline and stunning mountain scenery. Many of the ancient pilgrimage routes called the Kumano Kodo weave through Wakayama. These trails form part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Working out where to stay in Wakayama Prefecture will depend on what you plan to see and do in this beautiful and diverse corner of Japan. To help you decide, we've picked out five of the best places to stay in Wakayama Prefecture whether you’re looking to stay in the city, hit the beach or get stuck into a hike deep into the mountains.
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