Kansai International Airport 45 min
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History (8 min)
Museum, fossil, and taxidermy Kimiidera (16 min) Wakayama Castle (26 min)
Restored hilltop castle & park offering sweeping views, cherry blossoms & samurai weaponry exhibits. Saikazaki Signal Tower (27 min)
Rugged headland offering views of Awaji & Shikoku islands from a lighthouse's observation decks. Kishu Kuroshio Hot Spring (10 min)
Indoor & open-air thermal spring pools, plus a wood-paneled sauna that overlooks Wakayama Bay. 生石高原 (31 min)
Highland plateau reached by hiking trail & known for views of seasonal Japanese pampas grass. Negoroji (28 min) Marina City Umitsuri Fishing Park (11 min) Porto Europe (9 min)
Quaint European-style streets, in full-scale replica, are featured at this enchanting theme park. Manpa Resort (21 min)
Down-to-earth hot spring hotel featuring a restaurant & bay views, plus karaoke & bathhouses. Shikinosato Park (19 min)
Landscaped park with a rose garden, streams & ponds, plus children's rides & a food market. Wakayama Marina City (10 min)
Port area with a fish market, local fruits & vegetables for sale, a theme park & hot springs. Kishu Toshogu Shrine (18 min) Tamatsushima Shrine (17 min) Tomogashima (23 min)
Edo-era garden with a seawater pond & mountain views, landscaped with pine trees & hydrangea blooms. | 
