Kansai International Airport 54 min
Tomogashima (35 min)
Edo-era garden with a seawater pond & mountain views, landscaped with pine trees & hydrangea blooms. Jino Island (11 min) Kimiidera (26 min) Tamatsushima Shrine (29 min) Wakayama Castle (38 min)
Restored hilltop castle & park offering sweeping views, cherry blossoms & samurai weaponry exhibits. Bandoko Garden (39 min) Wakayama Marina City (22 min)
Port area with a fish market, local fruits & vegetables for sale, a theme park & hot springs. Porto Europe (21 min)
Quaint European-style streets, in full-scale replica, are featured at this enchanting theme park. Kishu Kuroshio Hot Spring (23 min)
Indoor & open-air thermal spring pools, plus a wood-paneled sauna that overlooks Wakayama Bay. Kishu Toshogu Shrine (31 min) Marina City Umitsuri Fishing Park (24 min) Shirasakikaiyo Park Rest Area (54 min)
Seaside natural area featuring rugged limestone cliffs, a campground & an observation deck. 生石高原 (45 min)
Highland plateau reached by hiking trail & known for views of seasonal Japanese pampas grass. Manpa Resort (33 min)
Down-to-earth hot spring hotel featuring a restaurant & bay views, plus karaoke & bathhouses. Saikazaki Signal Tower (39 min)
Rugged headland offering views of Awaji & Shikoku islands from a lighthouse's observation decks. | 
