Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県; Wakayama-ken) is part of the Kii Peninsula in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Wakayama.

History

Geography

Wakayama Prefecture is bordered by Osaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Mie Prefecture.

Cities

• Arida
• Gobo
• Hashimoto
• Kainan
• Shingu
• Tanabe
• Wakayama (capital)

Districts

Economy

Wakayama-Ken supplies most of Japan with its high production of mikans(Mandrin Oranges) in October of every year.

Demographics

Culture

Mount Koya (高野山; -san) in the Ito District is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.

The Kumano Shrines are located in the southern tip of the prefecture.

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

External links

• Official Wakayama Prefecture homepage