Located in Japan’s Kansai region, Wakayama is a spiritual abode. Experience Japan’s spiritual history at the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route, a UNESCO world heritage site. Learn about the simple lifestyle of monks by staying overnight in Shukubo, a temple lodging in Koyasan. For an authentic experience of a Japanese-style inn visit Yunomine Onsen, an ancient town that’s also known for its hot springs. The water here is said to change colors seven times during the day. Get a birds-eye view of Wakayama city from the castle tower of Wakayama Castle. The grounds of the castle have been made into a public park. The castle has unbridled views during the cherry blossom season.