Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Wakayama, Japan

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6 sights
1.4 km

9 m
11 m

Experience Wakayama in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Wakayama

Sight 1: 珊瑚寺

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Sangoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect located in Falconer-cho, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is called Senkai Mountain. The honzon is the Bodhisattva of Saint Kanseon.

Wikipedia: 珊瑚寺 (JA)

550 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: 無量光寺

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Muryokoji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Satomiya Mountain. The honzon is Amitabha. The temple of the Tokumoto Jojin Daimyo Pagoda. It is known as the "Temple of the Great Buddha".

Wikipedia: 無量光寺 (和歌山市) (JA)

374 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: 三光寺

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Sankoji Temple is a temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect in Fukiage, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 三光寺 (和歌山市) (JA)

82 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: 恵運寺

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Eunji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect in Fukiage, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Founded by the Yamamoto family of Yamamoto Kansuke. It is also known as a temple of good luck.

Wikipedia: 恵運寺 (JA)

202 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: 本光寺

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Honkoji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism in Fukiage, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Hosei. The former main temple is Kyoto Myokakuji Temple, Shinshi Hoen. It is known as Akamonji.

Wikipedia: 本光寺 (和歌山市) (JA)

237 meters / 3 minutes