Wakayama

Wakayama Prefecture is home to many tourist attractions, including the World Heritage Site “Kumano Kodo” and “Adventure World,” known for its pandas. It is a nature-rich tourist destination where you can enjoy local specialties such as Nanko plums and Arita mandarins, as well as fresh seafood. Within Wakayama Prefecture, there are adult entertainment districts that attract many visitors from other prefectures. “Burakuricho” and “Arochi,” located between JR Wakayama Station and Nankai Wakayama City Station, are representative examples of these areas.Burakuri-cho is the only soapland district in Wakayama Prefecture, and the area along the east bank of the Wakayama River in particular attracts visitors from outside the prefecture, such as Osaka and Nara. On the other hand, Arochi, located near JR Wakayama Station, is an area with many love hotels and is frequented by users of outcall escort services. Wakayama City is accessible from Kansai International Airport in about 50 minutes by JR or about 40 minutes by Nankai. Both rail lines allow for travel with just one transfer.