- Wakayama's Kumano Region is our Top TravelDestination for 2020!
Lying at the southernmost point of Japan’s
is the mountainous prefecture of
. It faces the Pacific Ocean and borders
,
, and
Prefectures. This majestic and seemingly untouched part of the
is known for its lush green forest, pristine waters, and the origin of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism in Japan. Even today, Wakayama feels sacred and hidden.
