(Nature Wakayama)
Wakayama, anyone has ever heard of his name? The location is the same in Kansai but it is not as well known as Osaka and Kyoto, whereas Wakayama tours are not less interesting with the two places in Kansai.
Wakayama tourism is more dominated by nature tourism. Mountainous contours and beaches, life in Wakayama is very traditional, culture is well preserved as well as its nature.
The people in Wakayama are also very simple, in contrast to the metropolis culture in Osaka, many of the Wakayama people living in rural or coastal areas, becoming farmers or fishermen.
The unspoiled areas of Wakayama make Wakayama more suitable to enjoy while relaxing. Wakayama earth tread is very challenging because the distance from one place to another so far with the contours up and down.
For me the tours of Wakayama are other tours than others. A challenging tour, a tour suitable for quiet lovers and tours that will bring a new perspective on Japan.
(Porto Europa)
There are several places suitable for those who want to enjoy Wakayama tours for the first time, here are some of them
- Shirahama
This city is a resort town, a beach with a very long coastline. It is located on the south side of Wakayama and became one of the largest resort towns in Japan.
(Shirahama Beach)
The uniqueness of Shirahama is that although this is a coastal city, yes, the coastline is very long, but also known as the city of onsen. There are so many onsen and every inn definitely has an onsen.
There is a famous Shirahama mascot, Engetsu Island, located on the shores of Shirahama, shaped like a door. If it comes at sunset then can enjoy the sunset from behind this island.
(Engetsu Island)
Then the second is Sandanbeki Cave. Actually Sandanbeki is a hill with a really high coral and among the corals there are caves that can be visited by visitors.
Uniquely is to explore the cave is already provided elevators for the visitors. In the past, this cave became the secret headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the era of the Shogunate.
(Sandanbeki Cave)
The third most interesting place in Shirahama is Senjojiki, which means 1000 tatami. It is a rocky cliff that is layered and looks like a tatami. This place is free to visit and can enjoy the panorama off-shore freely.
(Senjokiji)
You could say Shirahama is the best of Wakayama tours, all kinds of facilities are available and the scenery is exotic.
- Adventure World
This is a zoo as well as an amusement park. The location is still around Shirahama but rather far from the coastline. Adventure Park is located in the mountains and away from the crowds.
Probably can be spelled out of the many tours Wakayama, this tour is classified as artificial tourism and do not rely on natural nuances. The interesting thing is there is a Panda in Adventure World and arguably a favorite of visitors, there are also penguins and also there Flamengo!
(Panda and Flamengo at Adventure World)
I suggest if you want to go to Adventure World better at weekdays. If the weekend masya allah busy ask for mercy!
- Porto Europe
Wakayama tourist spot is located in Wakayama City is in Wakayama Marina City. Its location is not far from Wakayama Station, it can be reached in about 15 minutes.
Porto Europe is a thematic relaxing place made in mid-century European style. So there are ancient Italian or Spanish-style houses in Porto Europe. In addition to walking around Porto Europe, there are also costumes that can be used to take pictures.
(Porto Europe)
Regions Porto Europe and Wakayama Marina City is a favorite of the people of Osaka who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the beach. Because the location is not too far from Osaka.
- The Kuroshio Fish Market
Because of its location on the coast, a lot of people who become fishermen in Wakayama. Culturally Wakayama is also one of the places of entry of fish in the famous sea fishing in Japan and in Kuroshio Fish Market is presented all kinds of fish species of fishing brave fishermen-fishermen in Wakayama.
The location is not big, even seem simple. But call what fish, there is available in Kuroshio.
Beside the market there is a restaurant serving fresh fish menus. The restaurant is located on the seafront, so while enjoying the scenery offshore, we can enjoy the sea dish. The menu of the sea dish is mostly burnt, similar to sate but without seasoning. Starting from the squid, shellfish, octopus, fish and so forth.
One more interesting is the show splitting the tuna. The show is held every weekend, morning and afternoon. The tuna that is split is the tuna of the fisherman Wakayama that has just docked, is still fresh and large.
(Performing Cut Tuna)
The tuna divider is a respected person in Wakayama. From large tuna to be sliced into small pieces in a short time, the knives are also used variously, from large knives to small ones.
At the end of the show, some of the tuna will be distributed to the audience to be eaten raw!
- Koyasan
For me this is the most interesting place in Wakayama and indeed the place I should visit. Located in remote areas, Koyasan is a spiritual venue for Buddhist Singon Sectarians.
(Koyasan)
In Koyasan no lodging, visitors must stay in the Buddhist temple which amounts to hundreds and spread throughout Koyasan. The atmosphere is very magical and it becomes an interesting place to contemplate.
Spending the atmosphere in Koyasan is enjoying the saddest days.
There are still many places to visit Wakayama wisat, 5 places I visited only a small part of Wakayama is very broad. For those who want to try a new adventure, a place that is still exotic and natural, please visit Wakayama, because Kansai is not only Kyoto and Osaka, there is Wakayama.
@Farchan.noor