Kansai International Airport 57 min
Kishu Kuroshio Hot Spring (19 min)
Indoor & open-air thermal spring pools, plus a wood-paneled sauna that overlooks Wakayama Bay. Wakayama Castle (16 min)
Restored hilltop castle & park offering sweeping views, cherry blossoms & samurai weaponry exhibits. Bandoko Garden (17 min) Wakayama Marina City (19 min)
Port area with a fish market, local fruits & vegetables for sale, a theme park & hot springs. Kimiidera (16 min) Saikazaki Signal Tower (5 min)
Rugged headland offering views of Awaji & Shikoku islands from a lighthouse's observation decks. Tamatsushima Shrine (10 min) Kishu Toshogu Shrine (7 min) Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (15 min) Porto Europe (17 min)
Quaint European-style streets, in full-scale replica, are featured at this enchanting theme park. Tomogashima (6 min)
Edo-era garden with a seawater pond & mountain views, landscaped with pine trees & hydrangea blooms. Awashima Shrine (36 min) The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama (15 min) Manpa Resort (4 min)
Down-to-earth hot spring hotel featuring a restaurant & bay views, plus karaoke & bathhouses. | 
