About
Discover japan's true beauty, with fewer crowds and affordable ryokans.
Why go
- Feels like an entirely different world
- Sacred pilgrimage sites where mountains, temples and hot springs have drawn travelers for over 1,000 years
- Deep tradition
Must try
- Hike Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails
- Visit Nachi Falls near shrine
- Stay overnight at Koyasan monastery
- Make your own lacquer bento box
- Learn sushi skills with the Maguro King
Pro tips
- Wakayama Prefecture is only an hour away from the center of Osaka
- Wakayama City is only a 1-hr train ride away from Osaka
- If you mainly care about the atmosphere and onsen culture, you absolutely don’t need to spend a fortune
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