Tucked halfway up a mountain, deep in Japan's Wakayama prefecture you will find what just might be Japan's most beautiful shrine. A stunning pagoda set against a mountain waterfall is really just ...

From temple stays, to old world charm in the city - discover the allure of Tokyo and Wakayama in this four day itinerary. Homepage. ... home to several temple buildings and the 49m tall Great Pagoda.

So too does the similarly coloured pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple a few minutes further on. With the 133m Nachi Waterfall as its backdrop, it’s arguably one of the most iconic images of Japan.

The birthplace of Japanese soy sauce, Wakayama prefecture – south of the city of Osaka – offers an unexpectedly diverse abundance of flavors. Here are 10 food-related reasons every Japan ...