ancient ruins
Tomogashima
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Wakayama is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Fuke, 15km from Tomogashima.
Wakayama is a city located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 356,729, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Wakayama sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wakayama to your route.
Wakayama (和歌山市, Wakayama-shi; pronounced [wakaꜜjama]) is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 351,391 in 157,066 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 208.84 squareRead more
kilometres (80.63 sq mi).
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Wakayama is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.2333 latitude, 135.1667 longitude.
Wakayama has a population of approximately 356,729 people, making it a city in Japan.
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ancient ruins
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A sacred mountaintop temple settlement and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, where visitors can stay in temple lodgings and walk through an ancient cemetery.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
57 km · about 65 min drive
restaurant
An Osaka institution open since 1910, serving meishi curry with the rice already mixed through the sauce and a raw egg on top, to be stirred in with Worcestershire sauce.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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