Wakayama

Wakayama

Stone path to Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine in Wakayama, Japan Some hiking
Kansai

Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine: The Perched Sanctuary

Discover the Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine, perched over the bay, between legends, marine beauty and Japanese spirituality.

Some crowds
1–2 hours (allow extra time if you stop for views and photos); half-day if combining with the Wakanoura bay area
Aragi Island Rice Fields Luminous
Summer

Aragijima: The Island of Rice Paddies

I’d expected no less. The view of the rice paddies is breathtaking! On the other hand, this viewpoint is a bit restricted.

Winter Illumination
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