和歌山県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Wakayama Prefecture is an area that has been visited by people since ancient times, with the Kumano Sanzan of Kumano Honmiya Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and the Kumano Kodo connecting them, listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Mount Koya is home to the temple of the Shingon sect, the main temple of the Shingon sect, and is considered one of the important bases of Japanese Buddhism opened by the Kōho Daishi (Kōkai). In addition, there are many tourist attractions and traditional events, such as Wakayama Castle, which was developed as the seat of the Kishu Tokugawa family, and the Oshō Festival, known as the Genshou Fire Festival. In addition, Wakayama Prefecture is also referred to as the "fruit kingdom", and the production of mandarin oranges, plums, persimmons, etc.

Basic Information

Address:

1-1 Komatsuhara-dori, Wakayama, Wakayama

Region: Kinki

Prefecture: Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama

Demographics

Total Population:

913,297

Number of Households:

443,513

Major Industries

Agriculture: Famous as the "fruit kingdom", it ranks first in the country with the production of mandarin oranges, plum, persimmon, and hazak; and Greenpeace also ranks first in the country with production.
Fisheries industry: It faces the Pacific Ocean and is home to a thriving fishery of tuna, bonito and silass.
Service trade: In addition to Kumano Kodo, Koyasan, Shirahama Onsen, and Adventure World (famous for breeding pandas) are also popular tourist resources.

Local Products

Sesame tofu, mehari sushi, kue hotpot, shisin cuisine, Wakayama ramen, mandarin oranges, plums, soy sauce, kanzanji miso, stick sushi, chagayu, tuna, silas, Kishu lacquerware, Kishu chest, Kishu spatula rod, Hota paper, Gobo doll, Minchi-kasa, Nachi-kuro, wild Blacksmiths

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